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This is the site for 6.034 Artificial Intelligence, with Prof. Patrick Winston.
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== '''Welcome to the 2015 Edition of 6.034'''==
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===We are pleased to note ...===
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...that Bloomberg has listed 6.034 as among [http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-11/five-of-the-best-computer-science-classes-in-the-country "Five of the Best Computer Science Classes in the U.S."]
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===Road map:===
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To see how 6.034 outcomes relate to the outcomes of other subjects in the Course 6 curriculum, see the graphical display in the [http://6004.mit.edu/gmap/public.html?focus=6.034 6.034 Curricular Goals Map]
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===Logistical stuff:===
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* [[Frequently Asked Questions | Frequently asked questions]]
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* [[Grading and collaboration policy]]
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* [[Staff | Staff email addresses]]
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* [[Recitations | Recitation assignments]]
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* [[Office Hours | Office Hours]]
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* [[Reference material and playlist | What material will be on the quiz?]]
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* [http://goo.gl/forms/5Q6X53fNrE Suggestion Box] <!--jmn's 2015 edition-->
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* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGU5NkkzdGdsLWpITnZxQlJ6UHdDUUE6MQ Suggestion Box] (old)
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===Reference stuff:===
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* [[Problem sets]]
 
* [[Calendar]]
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* Tips for [[using DrScheme]]
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* [[Staff]]
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* [[Reference material and playlist]]
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* [[Recitation assignments]]
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* [[Labs]] (also known as "problem sets")
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* [http://piazza.com/mit/fall2015/6034 Piazza]
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* [[Demonstrations]]
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* [http://web.mit.edu/dxh/www/ Dylan's AI Demonstrations]
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* [http://courses.csail.mit.edu/6.034f/Examinations/ Quiz archive]
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Note that the current TA mailing list is 6.034-2015-support at mit.edu.
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* [http://web.mit.edu/dxh/www/sigmoid/ Dylan's Grade Calculator]
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* [http://logical.ai/6.034/ Quiz archive]
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===2014 Surveys:===
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* [http://courses.csail.mit.edu/6.034f/2014polls/Workload.pdf End of term workload survey] 
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* [http://courses.csail.mit.edu/6.034f/2014polls/FrancisChen.pdf Francis Chen's confidence survey, Executive Summary] 
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* [[TA Notes | Notes]] on most of the primary topics
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* [[Recitation Handouts]]
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* [[Objectives and desired outcomes | Statement of objectives and desired outcomes]]
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([[Index]])
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Note that the TA address is: 6.034-2013-staff@mit.edu
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== News ==
== News ==
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=== September 22, 2006 ===
 
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[[Problem set 1]] has been graded, and the grades were e-mailed out by GraderBot. If you haven't received any grade e-mails yet, we might not know you're in the class, so [mailto:6.034-tas@mit.edu e-mail the TAs].
 
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The [http://web.mit.edu/6.034/psets-f06/ps0 solutions to pset 0] and [http://web.mit.edu/6.034/psets-f06/ps1 solutions to pset 1] have been released.
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=== 30 September 2015 ===
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Quiz 1 will be returned in recitations next Monday and Tuesday. After Tuesday, you may pick up your quiz from [http://aurellem.org/6.868/32-251.jpg Prof. Winston's office] when he is in. Thresholds are:
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Jumpin' Jack Flash was jettisoned in favor of Paint it Black, reportedly used as the opener the first time ever.
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An erratum has been added to [[Problem set 1]], clarifying some inconsistency in the use of the word "trigger".
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=== September 17, 2006 ===
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| ||Thorough understanding (5) ||Acceptable understanding (4)|| Some understanding (3) / needs work
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| style="text-align:left;" | Problem 1: Rule-Based Systems || ≥ 35 || ≥ 31 || ≥ 26
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| style="text-align:left;" | Problem 2: Search || ≥ 26 || ≥ 22 || ≥ 18
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| style="text-align:left;" | Problem 3: Games || ≥ 27 || ≥ 23 || ≥ 20
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| style="text-align:left;" |Total || ≥ 88 || ≥ 76 || ≥ 64
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If you didn't receive a grade, it may be that we haven't graded your problem set yet. It could be because we don't know your Athena username, or because you submitted it late, in which case it will be sent out in a second round of grading.
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=== 29 September 2015 ===
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(If you are listed on [[Tutorial assignments]] with an address that isn't @mit.edu, please [mailto:6.034-tas@mit.edu let us know] your Athena username. If you are a cross-registered student, you are supposed to be able to acquire an Athena username.)
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Quiz 1 is tomorrow during class time (10 AM). Half of you will take the quiz in Walker, half in 10-250, enabling less crowded conditions. Locations:
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* Family name A-L: Walker, 3rd floor
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* Family name M-Z: 10-250
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Mega-Recitation will be held tomorrow, Friday 11AM-Noon, in 32-123. 
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[[Problem set 1]] has been released.
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Final has been scheduled for Wednesday, 16 December, 9am-12pm, Johnson.
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[[Problem set 0]] is due at midnight tonight.
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Thursday recitation room assignments have been made.  Check the [[Recitation assignments]] page for where your section will meet.
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Good news! If you have been unable to submit labs through Windows, we have found a solution.  The source of the problem is Python versions 2.6.5 through 2.7.3. The recommended solution is to install a version of Python >= 2.7.4 or <= 2.6.4; we recommend the latest stable release, Python 2.7.10.  
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Recitations have been assigned.  Check the [[Recitation assignments]] page for which one you're in. 
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Some of the tutorials that meet on Monday have been assigned different rooms since yesterday.  Check the updated [[tutorial assignments]] page for permanent room assignments.
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The online tester for Lab 2 is now live!  If you have already downloaded the files for Lab 2, you will need to add a patch to lab2.py.  Simply copy all the lines from [http://web.mit.edu/6.034/www/labs/lab2/patch.txt patch.txt] and paste them at the bottom of your lab2.py file.  (If you have not yet downloaded Lab 2, the files in lab2.zip and online are already up-to-date as of 4pm today, so no need to patch.)
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Second, we are trying to understand our tester's incompatibility with certain combinations of Windows and Python versions. If you have successfully or unsuccessfully submitted a lab on Windows, you can help us by telling us your Windows and Python versions using [http://goo.gl/forms/33pHVWlwIM this form], or by e-mail to jmn@.
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Tutorials have been assigned. Check the [[tutorial assignments]] page for which one you're in.
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Recitations will be assigned by Wednesday.
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If you wish to try out the Genesis story understanding system, you can [http://groups.csail.mit.edu/genesis/ load it] using Java's Webstart feature.
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Based on discussions with students from previous years, we are introducing several changes
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==== Quizzes and evaluations ====
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=== 13 September 2015 ===
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The final will be organized into parts corresponding to the quizzes. If you have a bad day
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We have finished assigning recitation sections based on your preferences and have sent welcome e-mails to each section. If you have not received an e-mail, or if you would like to view/switch your recitation at any time, you can visit http://ai6034.mit.edu/recitation (certificates required).
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All quizzes and the final are open book, open notes, open problem sets and solutions,
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You are welcome to attend multiple recitations if you like; in any case, we'll use your official recitation to return quizzes to you.
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open everything, except for computers.
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Most, but not all of Professor Winston's lectures will be on Monday and Wednesday.   
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Examinations will cover material from the traditional lectures as well as the right-now lectures.  It will be extremely difficult to field questions on the right-now material if you do not attend the right-now lectures because the material is not yet in textbooks or, in many cases, published papers.
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Recitations (previously known as "tutorials") will meet weekly on Monday and Tuesday.  On the first day of class, you will fill out a form that will enable us to assign you to a recitation.
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Revision as of 23:07, 30 September 2015

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Contents

Welcome to the 2015 Edition of 6.034


Road map:

To see how 6.034 outcomes relate to the outcomes of other subjects in the Course 6 curriculum, see the graphical display in the 6.034 Curricular Goals Map

Logistical stuff:

Reference stuff:

  • Labs (also known as "problem sets")


Note that the current TA mailing list is 6.034-2015-support at mit.edu.


News

30 September 2015

Quiz 1 will be returned in recitations next Monday and Tuesday. After Tuesday, you may pick up your quiz from Prof. Winston's office when he is in. Thresholds are:

Thorough understanding (5) Acceptable understanding (4) Some understanding (3) / needs work
Problem 1: Rule-Based Systems ≥ 35 ≥ 31 ≥ 26
Problem 2: Search ≥ 26 ≥ 22 ≥ 18
Problem 3: Games ≥ 27 ≥ 23 ≥ 20
Total ≥ 88 ≥ 76 ≥ 64

29 September 2015

Quiz 1 is tomorrow during class time (10 AM). Half of you will take the quiz in Walker, half in 10-250, enabling less crowded conditions. Locations:

  • Family name A-L: Walker, 3rd floor
  • Family name M-Z: 10-250

24 September 2015

Final has been scheduled for Wednesday, 16 December, 9am-12pm, Johnson.

23 September 2015

Good news! If you have been unable to submit labs through Windows, we have found a solution. The source of the problem is Python versions 2.6.5 through 2.7.3. The recommended solution is to install a version of Python >= 2.7.4 or <= 2.6.4; we recommend the latest stable release, Python 2.7.10.

19 September 2015

The online tester for Lab 2 is now live! If you have already downloaded the files for Lab 2, you will need to add a patch to lab2.py. Simply copy all the lines from patch.txt and paste them at the bottom of your lab2.py file. (If you have not yet downloaded Lab 2, the files in lab2.zip and online are already up-to-date as of 4pm today, so no need to patch.)

Second, we are trying to understand our tester's incompatibility with certain combinations of Windows and Python versions. If you have successfully or unsuccessfully submitted a lab on Windows, you can help us by telling us your Windows and Python versions using this form, or by e-mail to jmn@.

16 September 2015

If you wish to try out the Genesis story understanding system, you can load it using Java's Webstart feature.

13 September 2015

We have finished assigning recitation sections based on your preferences and have sent welcome e-mails to each section. If you have not received an e-mail, or if you would like to view/switch your recitation at any time, you can visit http://ai6034.mit.edu/recitation (certificates required).

You are welcome to attend multiple recitations if you like; in any case, we'll use your official recitation to return quizzes to you.

June 2015

In the fall semester of 2015, 6.034 will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 to 11. Most, but not all of Professor Winston's lectures will be on Monday and Wednesday. On many, but not all Fridays, you will learn about what is happening in the field right now from someone who is doing work right now in an area related to the Monday and Wednesday lectures.

Examinations will cover material from the traditional lectures as well as the right-now lectures. It will be extremely difficult to field questions on the right-now material if you do not attend the right-now lectures because the material is not yet in textbooks or, in many cases, published papers.

Recitations (previously known as "tutorials") will meet weekly on Monday and Tuesday. On the first day of class, you will fill out a form that will enable us to assign you to a recitation.

6.034 is no longer offered in the spring term.

More details will emerge during the first lecture on Wednesday, 9 September 2014.

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