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    This document provides an overview of a course on artificial intelligence including its scope, applications, importance, early work, issues, and techniques. It outlines the syllabus which is divided into 4 units covering topics such as search techniques, knowledge representation, reasoning under uncertainty, and machine learning. The course aims to introduce students to key concepts and algorithms in artificial intelligence. It is authored by Dr. Rama Sushil and the advisory committee includes professors from JECRE University and the Directorate of Distance Education.

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    DMCA025 Artificial Intelligence

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    This document provides an overview of a course on artificial intelligence including its scope, applications, importance, early work, issues, and techniques. It outlines the syllabus which is divided into 4 units covering topics such as search techniques, knowledge representation, reasoning under uncertainty, and machine learning. The course aims to introduce students to key concepts and algorithms in artificial intelligence. It is authored by Dr. Rama Sushil and the advisory committee includes professors from JECRE University and the Directorate of Distance Education.

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