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.
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 |
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3 |
Perception & Learning. Lecture 5; Lecture 6 |
18 Feb |
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4 |
Evolution
and Evolutionary Algorithms; Simulations
and Specialised Perception for Robots. Lecture 7; Lecture 8 |
|
25 Feb |
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5 |
Science,
Agents and Spatial Simulations; Social
Simulation and Social Structure. Lecture 9; Lecture 10 |
4 Mar |
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6 |
Hypothesis Testing and
Evidence; Likeability, Believeability
& Engagement. Lecture 11; Lecture 12 |
11 Mar |
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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 |
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Spring Break | ||||
8 |
no lectures |
Mandatory 3 hour lab on Thursday;
Optional fun lab on Friday |
8 Apr |
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9 |
Culture, Language &
Cognition. Lecture 15 & 16 (double lecture) |
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15 Apr |
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10 |
Philosophy of Mind; Ethical Obligations. Lecture 17; Lecture 18 |
Coursework 3 due no more labs |
22 Apr |
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11 |
Monday: No Lecture Friday: Revision Lecture |
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29 Apr |
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revision week | Coursework 4 due (postgraduate only) |