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
Supportive Courses X
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 Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the software engineering discipline; acquires the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selects and applies proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. X
3 Develops the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Demonstrates the ability to select, and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in software engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. X
5 Develops the ability to design experiments, gather data, analyze, and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the software engineering discipline.
6 Demonstrates the ability to work effectively both individually and in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams in fields related to software engineering. X
7 Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to deliver effective presentations, and to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8 Gains knowledge of at least one foreign language; acquires the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
9 Acquires an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself. X
10 Acts in accordance with ethical principles and possesses knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities.
11 Knows the standards used in software engineering practices.
12 Knows about business practices such as project management, risk management and change management.
13 Gains awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation.
14 Gains knowledge on sustainable development.
15 Has knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of software engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering.
16 Acquires awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
17 Applies knowledge and skills in identifying user needs, developing user-focused solutions and improving user experience. X
18 Gains the ability to apply engineering approaches in the development of software systems by carrying out analysis, design, implementation, verification, validation, and maintenance processes. 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