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What is a common characteristic of interface agents compared to robots?
What is a common characteristic of interface agents compared to robots?
Which of the following is NOT a sample of intelligent systems in daily life?
Which of the following is NOT a sample of intelligent systems in daily life?
What branch of computer science is concerned with automating intelligent behavior?
What branch of computer science is concerned with automating intelligent behavior?
Which of the following describes systems that learn from a human expert to solve problems?
Which of the following describes systems that learn from a human expert to solve problems?
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What technique systematically explores a space of problem states?
What technique systematically explores a space of problem states?
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Which model is used to build intelligent programs by paralleling the structure of neurons in the human brain?
Which model is used to build intelligent programs by paralleling the structure of neurons in the human brain?
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What is the process of evolving new problem solutions from components of previous solutions called?
What is the process of evolving new problem solutions from components of previous solutions called?
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Which of the following best describes systems that 'act/behave humanly'?
Which of the following best describes systems that 'act/behave humanly'?
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What is the primary focus of the Artificial Intelligence course?
What is the primary focus of the Artificial Intelligence course?
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Which of the following topics is included in the course's tentative curriculum?
Which of the following topics is included in the course's tentative curriculum?
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What type of learning methods does the course cover?
What type of learning methods does the course cover?
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What ethical aspects are emphasized in the Artificial Intelligence course?
What ethical aspects are emphasized in the Artificial Intelligence course?
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Which of the following concepts is NOT explicitly mentioned as a course topic?
Which of the following concepts is NOT explicitly mentioned as a course topic?
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What will students primarily gain through the algorithmic approach of the course?
What will students primarily gain through the algorithmic approach of the course?
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What is one of the specific machine learning methods covered in the course?
What is one of the specific machine learning methods covered in the course?
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In which academic level is this Artificial Intelligence course categorized?
In which academic level is this Artificial Intelligence course categorized?
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Is the environment of an autonomous taxi driver classified as competitive or cooperative multiagent?
Is the environment of an autonomous taxi driver classified as competitive or cooperative multiagent?
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Which characteristic distinguishes a deterministic transition model from a stochastic one?
Which characteristic distinguishes a deterministic transition model from a stochastic one?
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What differentiates episodic experiences from sequential experiences in an agent's actions?
What differentiates episodic experiences from sequential experiences in an agent's actions?
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In a semi-dynamic environment, what remains constant despite the passage of time?
In a semi-dynamic environment, what remains constant despite the passage of time?
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Which of the following environments can be classified as fully observable?
Which of the following environments can be classified as fully observable?
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In which type of environment do the state variables evolve continuously?
In which type of environment do the state variables evolve continuously?
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What type of knowledge is required for an agent to operate effectively in an unknown environment?
What type of knowledge is required for an agent to operate effectively in an unknown environment?
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What feature represents a discrete environment?
What feature represents a discrete environment?
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What is the correct order of operations when CS has children that are to be placed in NSL?
What is the correct order of operations when CS has children that are to be placed in NSL?
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Which statement accurately describes the role of DE in the Backtracking Algorithm?
Which statement accurately describes the role of DE in the Backtracking Algorithm?
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What happens when CS has no children in the Backtracking Algorithm?
What happens when CS has no children in the Backtracking Algorithm?
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In which scenario will CS be reassigned from the first element of NSL?
In which scenario will CS be reassigned from the first element of NSL?
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What is the purpose of removing the first element from SL and NSL?
What is the purpose of removing the first element from SL and NSL?
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What is defined as the optimal solution in the context of problem-solving?
What is defined as the optimal solution in the context of problem-solving?
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In the Romania problem, what is the goal state?
In the Romania problem, what is the goal state?
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What does the path cost represent in a state space model?
What does the path cost represent in a state space model?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the state space representation?
Which of the following is NOT part of the state space representation?
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In a state space, what do the nodes represent?
In a state space, what do the nodes represent?
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How is a directed graph defined in the context of state spaces?
How is a directed graph defined in the context of state spaces?
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What is meant by the term 'transition model' in problem-solving?
What is meant by the term 'transition model' in problem-solving?
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What results from an exponential growth in the state space?
What results from an exponential growth in the state space?
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Which task environment is characterized as fully observable and non-deterministic?
Which task environment is characterized as fully observable and non-deterministic?
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What defines an episodic environment in contrast to a sequential environment?
What defines an episodic environment in contrast to a sequential environment?
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How can communication be seen as a rational behavior in multiagent environments?
How can communication be seen as a rational behavior in multiagent environments?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning?
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In the context of intelligent agents, what is primarily meant by 'learning agents'?
In the context of intelligent agents, what is primarily meant by 'learning agents'?
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What is the main characteristic of a partially observable environment?
What is the main characteristic of a partially observable environment?
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Which of the following best distinguishes goal-based agents from cost-based agents?
Which of the following best distinguishes goal-based agents from cost-based agents?
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When comparing sequential and episodic environments, which is true?
When comparing sequential and episodic environments, which is true?
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Study Notes
AI310 & CS361 Artificial Intelligence Course Introduction & Plan
- This course is for mainstream, medical informatics, and software engineering programs.
- Tentative topics and learning objectives are planned.
- Course logistics and grading policy are outlined.
- Details on effective classroom conduct and academic integrity are included.
- An academic agenda, including the weekly schedule of topics to be covered, is given.
Course Details
- Course code(s): AI301 and CS361
- Course name: Artificial Intelligence
- Coordinating unit: Department of Artificial Intelligence and Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computers & Artificial Intelligence, Helwan University.
- Term: Semester 1 [Fall]
- Level: Undergraduate - Level 3
Tentative Topics & Learning Objectives
- The course gives a basic introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
- Students learn about philosophical fundamental problems, ethical questions, and the field's history.
- Key topics of knowledge representation, reasoning, and learning will be covered.
- Topics will also include introductions to machine learning, probabilistic reasoning, and applications like robotics, computer vision, and natural language processing.
- Basic supervised classification techniques (e.g., Artificial Neural Networks) and unsupervised learning (Clustering), optimization (Evolutionary Algorithms), and regression, are also covered.
- Students gain practical understanding through implementations of the algorithms.
Topics Covered (Tentative)
- Main approaches to AI & Learning
- Task environment
- Performance measures
- Intelligent Agents
- Knowledge Representation
- Problem solving by searching
- Uninformed Search
- Informed Search
- Adversarial Search
- Beyond classical search: Evolutionary Algorithms
- Machine learning (ML)
- Supervised Learning versus Unsupervised Learning
- Decision Trees
- Artificial Neural Networks: Perceptrons, & Multi-Layer Perceptrons
- Support Vector Machines
- Clustering Algorithms
- Ensemble Learning
- Selected AI / ML Applications
Recommended Background
- Prerequisites for this course include an Introduction to Computer Science, Introduction to Programming Languages 1 & 2 (including Object-Oriented Programming), and Data Structures & Algorithms.
- Experience with Python/MATLAB, probability, statistics, and linear algebra is recommended, but not required.
Course Logistics
- Announcements & Course Materials
- Additional Resources (per section)
- Assessment Summary (Grading Policy)
- Exercises .. What have we learned?
- Be an Effective Learner ..?
- Classroom Code of Conduct
- Academic Integrity & Plagiarism
Announcements & Course Materials
- Video Lessons: All recorded lectures are available on the Amr S. Ghoneim YouTube Channel and a CS361 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence YouTube Playlist.
- Downloads, Homework, & Announcements: All course material (lecture notes, assignments, any supplemental notes), will be provided online on a weekly basis. The materials are hosted on a Google Drive folder.
- Required Resources: - Stuart J. Russell and Peter Norvig, "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach" (2010) - George F. Luger, "Artificial Intelligence: Structures and strategies for complex problem solving" (2005)
- Additional Textbooks - Wolfgang Ertel, "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence," - Miroslav Kubat, "An Introduction to Machine Learning," - Y. Abu-Mostafa, M. Magdon-Ismail, & H-T. Lin, "Learning from Data - A Short Course" - Max Bramer, "Principles of Data Mining"
Assessment Summary (Grading Policy)
- Final Written Exam: 50%
- Group Project: 35%
- Midterm Written Exam: 15%
- Attendance and Participation during labs are mandatory.
Class Project
- Students work in groups of 5–6 on a real-world domain.
- Final reports include presentations, analysis, and project results.
- Demos are required (~15 minutes).
- Focus on real-world data problems.
Exercises (What have we learned?)
- Key aspects of the topics discussed in each lecture are reviewed with exercises.
- Exercises are expected to highlight learned material, emphasize key information, correct misunderstandings, summarize, review, and demonstrate understanding.
- Students are expected to apply knowledge to new situations.
Be an Effective Learner
- Have the desire to seek knowledge and acquire new skills.
- Ask questions.
- Be an avid reader.
- Be an attentive listener.
- Find your preferred learning style and learn in multiple ways.
- Do NOT memorize.
- Embrace discomfort.
- Practice, practice, practice (gain practical experience).
- Teach what you've learned to someone else. Use testing to boost learning Avoid multitasking. Make use of memory improvement techniques. Draw up a schedule, examine your lifestyle and create a dedicated study station.
Classroom Code of Conduct
- Punctuality and preparation are emphasized.
- Handouts and work should be well organized.
- Participation in class is encouraged.
- Respect for oneself, teachers, and classmates is essential.
- Turn off mobile phones or set them to silent mode before entering.
- Adopt a positive professional attitude.
- Independent study is crucial (about 6–8 hours per week).
- Completed homework should be submitted on time.
- University/Faculty facilities (e.g. libraries) and online resources should be utilized.
- Adhere to University regulations.
- Understand all aspects of the required format for assignments and assessments.
- Maintain academic integrity and avoid plagiarism.
Academic Integrity & Plagiarism
- Discuss ideas and methodology with the class; independently write solutions for assignments and projects.
- Code-checking is employed to identify similar submissions or those using code from other sources.
- properly cite all code snippets from external sources.
Academic Agenda (Tentative Schedule)
- Weekly topics are listed, including schedules for exams and projects, which are to be determined by the faculty.
Lecture 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Discusses intelligence and AI foundations.
- Explores systems that act/think like humans (e.g., Turing Test, Chinese Room).
- Examines AI as the study and design of intelligent agents in the world.
- Discusses strong vs. weak AI hypotheses.
Lecture 1: Foundations of AI
- Outlines philosophical considerations in AI
- Explores connections between mathematics, economics and AI
- Introduces the concept of intelligence as related to ability for problem solving
Additional Resources (Various Lectures)
- Numerous YouTube links for additional learning resources are provided throughout the course material regarding the topics covered, including videos from various instructors and institutions on AI topics, which are frequently updated.
Additional Information
- Additional details on the various topics are provided in the supplementary materials. This includes, but is not limited to; exercises from the lecture, additional resources, and important links to further understanding.
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