Artificial Intelligence 7.5 credits

About the course

This course gives an introduction to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) including robotics and natural language processing, exploring both the historical roots and the latest applications. You will learn how to implement and apply classical AI algorithms for knowledge representation, planning, searching, and game-playing. The course focuses on symbolic artificial intelligence with techniques based on discrete mathematics and logics. Non-symbolic approaches common in machine learning and deep learning are briefly introduced and discussed in relation to symbolic AI.

Module 1, theory, 4.5 credits. The module introduces classical AI. It covers some historical background, fundamental problems, and modern-day applications. The course discusses problems such as the frame problem, the Turing test, the Chinese room argument, and various problem-solving techniques, including heuristic search algorithms and AI in games.

Additionally, the module addresses AI paradigms such as knowledge representation, logic programming, and robotics with an emphasis on sensors and actuators. It covers different agent paradigms, classical planning methods, and machine learning algorithms such as k-NN and deep learning.

The module also explores natural language processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), and Explainable AI. Ethical considerations and responsible AI use are emphasized, addressing biases and ensuring transparency and accountability.

Module 2, practice, 3 credits. In this module, some of the theories, methods, and concepts treated in the theory module are put into practice.

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Autumn 2025
- Artificial Intelligence
  
  Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  1 September 2025
  
  Ends
  2 November 2025
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-57230
  
  Eligibility At least 60 ECTS within Computing Science. At least 15 ECTS programming; 7.5 ECTS data structures and algorithms; 7.5 ECTS discrete mathematics; and 7.5 ECTS logics. Students enrolled on the master's program in artificial intelligence (TAAIM) are eligible.
  
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  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038
  
  Total fee: SEK 19,038
  
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