Course Name Contact Hours Pre-requisite Purpose of the course

COMP 308 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 45 Data structures and algorithms To impart an understanding of the fundamental concepts underlying current intelligent systems technology.

Expected Learning On completion of this module, the students will be able to: Outcomes 1. Develop applications of intelligent systems 2. Discuss topics of evolutionary computation and genetic algorithms Course Content Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. History of Artificial Intelligence First Order Logic, Search Techniques, Reasoning Basic concepts of Knowledge Learning: symbolic learning systems and neural networks Evolutionary computation: Genetic algorithms, Genetic programming, paradigms based on ant colony, swam based systems. Implementation and application of genetic algorithms. Lectures, directed reading, practical demonstration of sample intelligent systems algorithms, hands-on laboratory sessions and projects. Audio visual equipment, chalk board, computer simulation software, computer programming tools Type Examination Continuous Assessment Total Core Reading Material for the course TITLE AUTHOR PUBLISHER Weighting (%) 70 30 100 ISBN

Mode of delivery Instructional Material and/or Equipment Course Assessment

Artificial IntelPrentice Hall Stuart ligence: A Modern ApRussell and P proach eter Norvig

Recommended Genetic Algorithms:Theory and Applications, Lecture Notes, Ulrich reference material Bodenhofer