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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
CMP4501 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TEVFİK AYTEKİN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The course introduces basics of artificial intelligence. Basic search techniques used for problem solving, fundamentals of knowledge representation and logical formalisms, basic learning algorithms, and fundamentals of expert systems will be introduced. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Be able to formulate a state space description of a problem II. Be able to select and implement brute-force or heuristic algorithm for a problem. III. Be able to implement minimax search with alpha-beta pruning. IV. Be able to compare and evaluate the most common models for knowledge representation. V. Be able to explain the operation of the resolution technique for theorem proving. VI.Be able to explain the differences among supervised and unsupervised learning. VII. Be able to explain the concepts of overfitting, underfitting, bias, and variance. VIII. Be able to implement some of the basic algorithms for supervised learning and unsupervised learning. IX. Be able to describe fundamentals of expert systems and evaluate them. |
Introduction to AI, state spaces and searching, heuristic functions and search, alpha-beta pruning, propositional and first-order predicate logic, propositional and first order inference, unification and resolution, linear regression, logistic regression, neural networks and backpropagation algorithm, Bayes’ rule and naive Bayes algorithm, clustering and k-means algorithm, fundementals of expert systems, software for expert systems. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to AI | |
2) | State spaces and searching. | |
3) | Heuristic functions and search | |
4) | Decisions in games, alpha-beta pruning. | |
5) | Propositional and first-order predicate logic | |
6) | Propositional and first order inference | |
7) | Unification and resolution | |
8) | Linear Regression | |
9) | Midterm | |
10) | Logistic Regression | |
11) | Neural networks and backpropagation algorithm. | |
12) | Bayes’s rule and naive Bayes algorithm. | |
13) | Clustering and k-means algorithm | |
14) | Fundementals of expert systems. | |
15) | Software for expert systems. |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Russell, S., Norvig, P., Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, (3rd edition), 2009. Giarratano, J.C., Riley, G.D., Expert Systems: Principles and Programming, (4th edition), 2004. |
References: | Yok - None |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 2 | % 10 |
Project | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Project | 4 | 20 |
Homework Assignments | 10 | 20 |
Quizzes | 2 | 8 |
Midterms | 5 | 15 |
Final | 5 | 20 |
Total Workload | 125 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. | |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. | |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. |