Lectures
Meeting Times: 9:05 - 9:55 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Meeting Place: Klaus 1456

Prerequisites
Familiarity with basic concepts of computer science and methods of computer programming.
Some knowledge of theory of algorithms would be helpful.

Instructor
Ashok Goel
Email: goel@cc.gatech.edu
Phone: 404-894-4994
Office: TSRB 219
Office Hours: MWF 10:00-11:00 TSRB 219

Teaching Assistants
Dongshin Kim
Email: dongshin@cc.gatech.edu
Office: TSRB 230
Office Hours: I decided not to maintain fixed office hours, since it's not efficient for us. Just feel free to email me anytime before you come.

Description
CS 6601 is a 3-credit graduate-level introductory course on Artificial Intelligence that serves as a
"gateway" to more advanced courses in AI, ML, and Intelligent Systems.

Objectives
The learning objectives of the course are to (i) Get a broad overview of Artificial Intelligence,
(ii) Develop an understanding of basic AI concepts and methods, (iii) Develop an understanding of
AI research issues and methods, and (iv) Develop design skills in building simple intelligent agents.

Format
The course will consist of class lectures and discussions, a number of reading assignments, five design projects,
and two examinations. Several home works will be assigned but not graded. Students will take turns taking class notes
and posting them on class swiki accessible from the class webpage. Class participation is strongly encouraged.

Readings
Primary text:
-Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach; S. Russell and P. Norvig, Prentice Hall, Second Edition, 2003.
Supplemental texts
-Artificial Intelligence: A New Synthesis; Nils Nilsson, Morgan Kauffman, 1998.
-Artificial Intelligence; Patrick Winston, MIT Press, Third Edition, 1993.
-Artificial Intelligence; Elaine Rich and Kevin Knight, McGraw Hill, Second Edition, 1991.