Last updated: 26 April 2013

Home Page for CM30229 & CM50230
Intelligent Control & Cognitive Systems   2013

Dr. Joanna Bryson

This unit was first offered in 2013, and reflects a rapidly developing field.  Therefore the schedule on this page is  subject to change.  This page is provided as a resource, mostly so you can find lecture notes and problem sets.  There is also a moodle page associated with this course, which contains forums & will be where you submit your coursework.

Note on Labs:  Sometimes a single laboratory will be mandatory for the entire class.  Generally it would be useful if you were all able to attend both sets of labs – let me know if there is anyone who can't make one of them.

Week
 Lecture Topics (exact organization still subject to change)
Coursework & Labs

First Lecture
Special notes
1
Introduction, Intelligence & Sensing; Artificial Intelligence & Cognition.
Lecture 1; Lecture 2
Coursework 1 described in lecture. 8 Feb
2
Action Selection; Cognitive Architectures.
Lecture 3; Lecture 4
Coursework 1 handed out. 11 Feb

3
Perception & Learning.
Lecture 5; Lecture 6

18 Feb

4
Evolution and Evolutionary Algorithms; Simulations and Specialised Perception for Robots.
Lecture 7; Lecture 8
Coursework 1 Due
Coursework 2 handed out
25 Feb

5
Science, Agents and Spatial Simulations; Social Simulation and Social Structure.
Lecture 9; Lecture 10

4 Mar

6
Hypothesis Testing and Evidence; Likeability, Believeability & Engagement.
Lecture 11;
Lecture 12

11 Mar

7
Multiple Conflicting Goals: Intro to Game AI;
Complex Planning & Emotions
Lecture 13; Lecture 14
Coursework 2 due
Coursework 3 (and 4) handed out
18 Mar



 Spring Break

8
no lectures Mandatory 3 hour lab on Thursday; Optional fun lab on Friday
8 Apr

9
Culture, Language & Cognition.
Lecture 15 & 16 (double lecture)

15 Apr

10
Philosophy of Mind; Ethical Obligations.
Lecture 17; Lecture 18
Coursework 3 due
no more labs
22 Apr

11
Monday: No Lecture
Friday:   Revision Lecture

29 Apr


revision week Coursework 4 due (postgraduate only)


If you want to meet with Dr. Bryson, schedule an appointment during her office hours.  Do not email her! unless it is really very urgent & a tutor can't help you.  Note that extension requests go to the Director of Studies, not to Lecturers.

Is there a text?

This course is an advanced course for which there is (so far) no single text book.  One of the skills taught in this course is reading primary literature.  However, I have ordered a large number of books on robots, LEGO robots & Cognitive Science for the library.  Have a look in the catalog & let me know if you particularly like any of them & think we should get more copies.



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