Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python

Course Overview

• Course Goal: Teach core AI concepts through hands-on Python projects.
• Target Audience: Intermediate learners with Python basics.
• Total Modules: 8 (plus bonus content & wrap-up)

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to AI

• Topics:
  • What is AI?
  • AI vs Machine Learning vs Deep Learning
  • Applications in the real world
• Project: AI Use Case Research – students write about 3 AI tools in use today
• Bonus: Downloadable PDF: “AI Glossary for Beginners”

Module 2: Search Algorithms

• Topics:
  • Uninformed Search: BFS, DFS
  • Informed Search: Greedy, A*
  • Heuristics in AI
• Project: Maze Solver using A* in Python
• Downloadable: Code template + solution walkthrough

Module 3: Knowledge Representation & Logic

• Topics:
  • Propositional Logic
  • Inference and Resolution
  • Horn Clauses & Models
• Project: Minesweeper AI
• Bonus: Logic Puzzle eBook (interactive worksheet)

Module 4: Probability & Uncertainty

• Topics:
  • Probability theory basics
  • Bayes’ Theorem
  • Markov Models
• Project: AI Bot for “Guess Who” game using probabilistic inference

Module 5: Machine Learning

• Topics:
  • Supervised Learning (Regression, Classification)
  • scikit-learn library
  • Model Evaluation (Precision, Recall)
• Project: Spam Classifier using Naive Bayes
• Bonus Video: AI model debugging in Python

Module 6: Natural Language Processing

• Topics:
  • Text preprocessing
  • Word embeddings
  • Sentiment analysis
• Project: Chatbot with simple intent classification
• Downloadable: NLP mini-dataset for practice

Module 7: Reinforcement Learning

• Topics:
  • Markov Decision Processes
  • Q-learning
  • Exploration vs. Exploitation
• Project: Tic Tac Toe AI using Q-Learning

Module 8: Neural Networks

• Topics:
  • Perceptrons and activation functions
  • Backpropagation
  • TensorFlow / PyTorch intro
• Project: Handwritten Digit Recognition (MNIST)

Final Project / Capstone

• Options:
  • Build a smart assistant
  • Create a recommendation system
  • Design your own AI game bot
• Submission: Upload GitHub repo or Google Colab link