IIT Madras Launches Free Course on AI Knowledge Representation

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is set to launch a free course on AI titled “Artificial Intelligence: Knowledge Representation and Reasoning”. The course is designed to equip learners with the skills to solve complex problems in the world of artificial intelligence.

The course spanning 12 weeks delves into the pivotal aspects of knowledge representations and reasoning within the realm of artificial intelligence. The curriculum emphasizes creating representations of the domain of interest and developing the ability to reason effectively with these representations, acknowledging the crucial role of intelligent agents in problem-solving.

Who should join the IIT Madras course on AI?

The course is designed for a diverse range of audiences including Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. students catering to those pursuing education in Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science.

However, students are expected to have some exposure to formal languages, logic, and programming to ensure a foundational understanding of the advanced topics covered in the course.

What topics will be covered in the IIT Madras course on AI?

The curriculum covers fundamental concepts to advanced topics in knowledge representation and reasoning through this course.

• Introduction, History, and Philosophy
• Symbolic Reasoning, Truth, Logic, and Provability.
• Propositional Logic, Direct Proofs, The Tableau Method
• First-order Logic, Universal Instantiation, The Unification Algorithm
• Forward and Backward Chaining, The Resolution Refutation Method
• Horn Clauses and Logic Programming, Prolog.
• Rule Based Systems, The OPS5 Language, The Rete Algorithm
• Representation in First Order Logic, Conceptual Dependency
• Frames, Description Logics, and the Web Ontology Language
• Taxonomies and Inheritance, Default Reasoning
• Circumscription, Auto-epistemic Reasoning, Event Calculus
• Epistemic Logic, Knowledge and Belief

Will participants receive a completion certificate?

While the course is free to enroll and learn from, participants require registration and successful completion of a proctored exam to obtain a certificate.

The examination is scheduled for 27 April 2024, which is optional and comes with a fee of Rs.1000/-. The certification criteria include achieving a minimum average assignment score and an exam score.

The e-certificates that will feature the learner’s name, photograph, and scores will be e-verifiable through the NPTEL and IIT Madras portals.

Checklist for IIT Madras course on AI

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Level: Undergraduate (or) Postgraduate
• Start date: 22 January 2024
• End date: 12 April 2024
• Enrollment ends: 29 January 2024
• Exam registration ends: 16 February 2024
• Exam date: 27 April 2024

Conclusion

The launch of this comprehensive course underscores IIT Madras’ commitment to advancing knowledge in artificial intelligence and preparing the next generation of AI professionals. Learners are encouraged to explore the diverse facets of knowledge representation and reasoning AI and contribute to the evolving landscape of intelligent systems.