This course will be structured in such a way as to facilitate several different methods of instruction. Readings, lectures, videos, group discussions, library and electronic media research, case analyses, and computer programming projects will be used throughout the course. Work will be done individually and in small groups. The readings will come from the required text as well as additional material to be provided by the instructors. Lectures and group discussions will enable the instructors and students to expand on the material presented in the readings.
Videos allow students to experience the excitement of prominent researchers in the field.
There is a plethora of subject specific material available in both printed form and on the world-wide web. Case analyses and computer programming projects allow the student to apply his or her knowledge and critical thinking skills to real situations. Reading will be assigned using a required text and additional material. Artificial Intelligence, The Very Idea , MIT Press, 1985. Each group of students will report on their team project.