Comp 190-002 syllabus and rubric
(Subject to change)
SYLLABUS: The following topics
will be covered; the exact level of detail depends upon how things
proceed during the semester.
- Agents
- Search
- Logic and reasoning
(Including: First-order predicate logic; some game theory; automated theorem proving)
- Reasoning under uncertainty
(Including: probabilistic reasoning; expert systems)
- Learning
(Including: neural nets)
GRADING:
The breakup of grades is tentatively set as follows:
- Several homework assignments: 25%
- One semester project: 15%
- Two in-class exams: 20 x 2 = 40%
- Final exam: 20%
Homework Assignments:
Students are encouraged to work together on homework problem sets.
( Note that this says work together - copying
homework solutions from another student will be considered cheating
and dealt with accordingly. A more comprehensive statement on
allowable collaboration appears in the
Comp 190-002 Honor Code statement.) Homework
assignments are due in class on the due date given. No late homeworks
will be accepted. You must include a signed honor statement with each
submission explicitly enumerating all collaboration.
Class Etiquette:
You are expected to maintain proper etiquette in class. This
includes:
- Not making a habit of arriving late, or leaving in the midst of class
- Not talking, sleeping, reading newspapers, eating, etc. in class
- Keeping cellphones, pagers, etc. off
- Not using your laptop to browse the web
Class Participation:
This class will be far more enjoyable for everyone if all students
come to class ready and willing to discuss the material to be
covered. I plan to reward those who participate in class by increasing
their final grade by up to half a letter grade. I also reserve the
right to add a similar negative "reward" to those who do not observe
appropriate etiquette in class.