What are the objectives of this course?

• Introduce the fundamental concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Expose students to different branches of AI and their practical applications.

Learning Outcomes for the course.

Understand the basic concepts of AI and the problem domains it is suitable for. Analyze and formulate a given problem, and select the appropriate AI technique(s) to solve it. Apply different AI techniques to solve real-world problems. Evaluate the performance of AI techniques using standard metrics and benchmark datasets. Enhance their computing skills by the use of Matlab/R/Python programming.

Syllabus details

The course topics will be covered as follows.

Week 1: Introduction to AI Introduction to AI

Week 2 : Knowledge Representation & Reasoning (introduction to algorithms for logical inference, and planning) Constrained Satisfaction Problems Propositional Logic First-Order Logic

Week 3,4 :-10 Machine Learning in General (Introduction to a variety of machine learning techniques for different applications) Regression Classification Structured Learning

Week 5, 6: Deep Learning Topics DNN (Deep Learning Network) CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) DRL (Deep Reinforcement Learning)

Week 7: Graduate Student Project Presentations and Final Exam

Title: Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, Fourth Edition Author: Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig Publisher: Prentice Hall
Year: 2021

This course will be taught entirely onsite in the classroom assigned by the ECE department

Important:

The final grade obtained from the above marking scheme for the purpose of GPA calculation will be based on the percentage-to-grade point conversion table as listed in the current Undergraduate Calendar. https://www.uvic.ca/calendar/archives/202105/undergrad/#/policy/S1AAgoGuV?bc=true&bcCurrent=14%20-%20Grading&bcItemType=policies

There will be no supplemental examination for this course.

Note to students: Students who have issues with the conduct of the course should discuss them with the instructor first. If these discussions do not resolve the issue, then students should feel free to contact the Chair of the Department by email or the Chair's Assistant to set up an appointment.

Accommodation of Religious Observance: https://www.uvic.ca/calendar/archives/202209/undergrad/index.php#/policy/r1q0gofdN

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Academic Integrity Cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic fraud are taken very seriously by both the University and the Department. You should consult the entry in the current Undergraduate Calendar for the UVic policy on academic integrity.
https://www.uvic.ca/calendar/archives/202209/undergrad/index.php#/policy/Sk_0xsM_V

Equality: This course aims to provide equal opportunities and access for all students to enjoy the benefits and privileges of the class and its curriculum, and to meet the syllabus requirements. Reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made available to students with documented disabilities (physical, mental, learning) in order to give them the opportunity to successfully meet the essential requirements of the course. The accommodation will not alter academic standards or learning outcomes, although the student may be allowed to demonstrate knowledge and skills in a different way. It is not necessary for you to reveal your disability and/or confidential medical information to the course instructor. If you believe that you may require accommodation, the course instructor can provide you with information about confidential resources on campus that can assist you in arranging an appropriate accommodation. Alternatively, you may want to contact the Centre for Accessible Learning located in the Campus Services Building. https://www.uvic.ca/services/cal/. The University of Victoria is committed to promoting, providing, and protecting a positive, supportive, and safe learning and working environment for all its members.

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