CS 1700: Computation, Information, and Intelligence

Cross-Listing: COGST 172, EngrI 172, INFO 172 (COM S is parent)

Introduction to computer science focusing on current methods and examples from the field of artificial intelligence. Topics include game playing, search techniques, problem-space design, machine learning, information retrieval and web search, natural language processing, machine translation, and the Turing test. This is not a programming course; rather, "pencil and paper" problem sets are assigned, since the class is centered on algorithmic concepts and mathematical models.

Offered: Spring only

Prerequisites: Some knowledge of differentiation required; freshman standing or permission of instructor.

Grade options: Letter or S/U

Credit hours: 3

Recent offerings:

• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs172/2007sp
  • Lillian Lee
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs172/2005fa
  • Lillian Lee
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs172/2003fa
  • Amanda Holland-Minkley