Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

2026-2027

Algemene informatie

Vakcode X_401089
Studiepunten 3 EC
Periode P1
Vakniveau 100
Onderwijstaal Engels
Faculteit Faculteit der Bètawetenschappen
Vakcoördinator dr. I. Tiddi
Examinator dr. I. Tiddi
Docenten prof. dr. K.S. Schlobach
dr. A. Yaman
B. Borsboom
prof. dr. F.A.H. van Harmelen
dr. M.C.A. Klein
dr. V.N. Stebletsova
dr. I. Tiddi
dr. N. Ullah
Onderdeel van opleiding(en)

Praktische informatie

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Onderwijsvorm Bijeenkomst, Werkcollege, Hoorcollege
Dit vak wordt in het Engels aangeboden. Omschrijvingen kunnen daardoor mogelijk alleen in het Engels worden weergegeven.

Doel vak

After completing this course, students will have:

  • a basic understanding of a number of subfields of AI; (Knowledge and understanding)
  • a good understanding of the academic skills required in studying AI; (Applying knowledge and understanding)
  • some basic skills in writing a project proposal (Communication)
  • a solid understanding of how the degree program in AI is structured. (Lifelong learning skills)
  • some experience with reflecting on the role of AI in society (Making judgements)

Inhoud vak

The course combines 3 types of lectures:

  • general lectures to survey the richness of the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • methodology lectures on how to conduct research in AI ;
  • individual working groups sessions where both theory and technical skills are discussed.

In addition, students will work in groups on small projects to find, analyse and solve (theoretically) an interesting AI problem using material gathered from the lectures.

The goal of the course is to provide a broad introduction to AI and to provide students with the basic academic skills and knowledge that are necessary for studying AI at the Bachelor's level.

Aanvullende informatie onderwijsvormen

  • General Lectures on subfields of AI
  • General Lectures on the methodology for AI research
  • Working groups

Toetsvorm

Assessment is based on:

  • a group assignment split over several weeks
  • individual contributions consisting in online quizzes
  • written MCQ exam about topics discussed in class

For students who failed, there will be an opportunity to resit the submissions (either resubmit reflections or improve the group report).

A passing grade of 5.5 is required in every assessment part.

Literatuur

As part of the group project, a literature search will be required on a self-chosen topic.

Aanvullende informatie doelgroep

Bachelor Artificial Intelligence (year 1)

Overige informatie

Use of GenAI : Level 2a (only permitted for orientation and brainstorming)

Aanbevolen voorkennis

Student can use the following book as support :
Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig, Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (https://aima.cs.berkeley.edu/)