ECTS - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (CMPE462) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence CMPE462 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
(CMPE323 veya SE328)
Course Language English
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Hürevren Kılıç
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to introduce basic concepts in both single, multi agent and swarm intelligence approaches to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To understand agent, multi-agent and swarm intelligence paradigms and its relation to AI.
  • To practice basic AI technique(s) and algorithms to different problem domains.
Course Content Agent Paradigm, Problem Solving by Searching, Informed/Uninformed Search Methods, Genetic Algorithms, Simulated Annealing, Constraint Satisfaction Problems, Adversarial Search, Ant Colony Optimization, Particle Swarm Optimization, Artificial Bee Colony Optimization, Multi-Agent Systems & Intelligent Agents, Multi-Agent Interactions, Philosophical Foundations & Ethics.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Agent Paradigm Chapters 1-2 (Russel & Norvig)
2 Agent Paradigm Chapters 1-2 (Russel & Norvig)
3 Problem Solving by Searching, Chapter 3 (Russel & Norvig)
4 Informed/Uninformed Search Methods Chapter 4 (Russel & Norvig)
5 Genetic Algorithms and Simulated Annealing Chapter 4 (Russel & Norvig)
6 Adversarial Search Chapter 5 (Russel & Norvig)
7 Constraint Satisfaction Problems Chapter 6 (Russel & Norvig)
8 Constraint Satisfaction Problems Chapter 6 (Russel & Norvig)
9 Swarm Intelligence: Particle Swarm Optimization Chapter 5.4 (de Castro)
10 Swarm Intelligence: Artificial Bee Colony Optimization Chapter 9 (Karaboğa)
11 Swarm Intelligence: Ant Colony Optimization Chapter 5.2 (de Castro)
12 Swarm Intelligence: Ant Colony Optimization Chapter 5.2 (de Castro)
13 Multi-Agent Systems & Intelligent Agents Chapters 1-2 (Wooldridge)
14 Multi-Agent Systems & Intelligent Agents Chapters 1-2 (Wooldridge)
15 Multi-Agent Interactions Chapter 11 (Wooldridge)
16 Philosophical Foundations & Ethics Chapter 27 (Russel & Norvig)

Sources

Course Book 1. Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (Fourth Edition). Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig Pearson Education, 2020, ISBN-13 : ‎ 978-1292153964
Other Sources 2. https://aima.cs.berkeley.edu
3. L.N. de Castro, Fundamentals of Natural Computing: Basic Concepts, Algorithms and Applications, Chapman & Hall/CRC, 2006. ISBN # 1-58488-643-9.
4. D.Karaboğa, “Yapay Zeka Optimizasyon Algoritmaları”, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2014, ISBN: 9786051337647 (in Turkish)
5. M. Wooldridge, An Introduction to Multi-Agent Systems, Wiley, 2009, ISBN-13 : ‎ 978-0470519462
6. M. Dorigo and T. Stützle, “Ant Colony Optimization”, MIT Press, 2004, ISBN # 0-262-04219-3.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 35
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 45
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 55
Percentage of Final Work 45
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering-specific subjects; uses theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Identifies, defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Designs a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Develops, selects, and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of computer engineering. X
6 Works effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually.
7 Communicates effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
8 Knows at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, makes effective presentations, gives and receives clear and understandable instructions. X
9 Has awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously improves oneself. X
10 Acts in accordance with ethical principles and has awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. X
11 Has knowledge about the standards used in computer engineering applications.
12 Has knowledge about workplace practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.
13 Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation.
14 Has knowledge about sustainable development.
15 Has knowledge about the health, environmental, and safety impacts of computer engineering applications in universal and societal dimensions and the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering.
16 Gains awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 Analyzes, designs, and expresses numerical computation and digital representation systems. X
18 Uses programming languages and appropriate computer engineering concepts to solve computational problems. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 12 12
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 18 18
Total Workload 126