Course Overview
This class provides instruction on the mechanistic basis of intelligence – how the brain produces intelligent behavior and how we may be able to replicate intelligence in machines. Throughout the class, we will examine how human intelligence emerges from computations in neural circuits to reproduce similar intelligent behavior in machines. Working in teams, students will complete computational projects and exercises that reinforce the theme of natural symbiosis of both artificial and biological intelligence by bridging concepts between (computer science + math) and (neuroscience + cognitive science). The class culminates with student presentations of their projects.
Class instruction will be done virtually via Zoom.
Prerequisites
6.036 and (9.40 or 18.06), or permission of instructor
Class Meetings
Lectures W 130-330
Recitation: M 2-3
All classes in 46-3310
First class meets on Wednesday, September 4
Grading
10% Project proposal (2 pages ~1000 words). Due on 9/30 by 9 PM
25% Project report draft (4 pages ~2000 words). Due on 11/4
30% Project final report (4 pages ~2000 words). Due on 12/4
20% Final project presentation (12 minutes). On 12/11
15% attendance + participation in class