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Explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence in this introductory lecture from Memorial University's Computer Science program. Begin your journey into AI by understanding what artificial intelligence truly is, what it can accomplish, and how new AI systems are developed. Learn about the course structure, which covers algorithmic techniques and data structures used in modern problem-solving environments, with each topic reinforced through practical assignments applied to simple games. Discover the course logistics including the JavaScript programming component, assignment structure, and examination format. Gain insights into academic integrity policies, the use of AI tools in programming, and current job market statistics in the field. The lecture establishes foundational concepts by examining AI capabilities and introduces the game-based approach that will be used throughout the course to apply learned techniques in practical scenarios.
Syllabus
- Welcome and Introduction
- Course Intro Announcement
- Course Schedule Spreadsheet
- My Teaching Website
- Assignments
- Academic Misconduct
- Class Discord Server not public
- Lecture Delivery
- Slides Start + Course Goals
- Lecture Notes + Textbooks
- Assignments + Exams
- JavaScript Programming
- Cheating + Plagiarism
- AI Tools in Programming
- Job Market Statistics
- Cat Photos
- What is AI?
- What can AI do?
- How do we make new AI?
- Everything is a Game
Taught by
Dave Churchill