Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Class Notes
Course: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Instructor: Prof. Jane Doe
Semester: Fall 2025
University: Global Tech University
1. What is Artificial Intelligence?
- Definition: The science of making machines imitate intelligent human behavior.
- Goal: To create systems that can perform tasks requiring human intelligence.
2. Major Branches of AI:
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Robotics
- Expert Systems
3. Key Algorithms and Techniques:
- Supervised Learning: Linear Regression, Decision Trees
- Unsupervised Learning: K-Means, PCA
- Reinforcement Learning: Q-Learning, Deep Q Networks (DQN)
4. AI Applications:
- Healthcare: Diagnosis, personalized medicine
- Finance: Fraud detection, algorithmic trading
- Transportation: Autonomous vehicles
- Entertainment: Game AI, recommendation systems
5. Ethical Considerations:
- Algorithmic bias
- Job displacement
- Data privacy and surveillance
- Explainability and transparency
6. Additional Resources:
- Books: 'Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach' by Russell & Norvig
- Online Courses: Coursera, edX, MIT OpenCourseWare
- Tools: Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI Gym
7. Conclusion:
Artificial Intelligence is an interdisciplinary field that blends computer science, mathematics, and
cognitive science. As the field progresses, responsible innovation will be critical.