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This is the site for 6.034 Artificial Intelligence, with Professor Patrick Winston.
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== '''Welcome to the 2017 Edition of 6.034'''==
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===Logistical stuff:===
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* [[Reference material and playlist]]
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* [[Frequently Asked Questions | Frequently asked questions]]
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* [[Grading and collaboration policy]]
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* [[6.S966:_A_Graduate_Section_for_6.034 | 6.S966 with Gerald Sussman]]
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* [http://courses.csail.mit.edu/6.034f/Examinations/ Quiz archive]  ([[Index]])
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== News ==
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=== Wednesday, 13 October ===
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In tutorial this week, many of you may have seen the CSP problem from
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[http://web.mit.edu/6.034/www/labs/csp/ program traces] of that particular problem under the three types of CSP searches we've covered in the course.  This [http://web.mit.edu/6.034/www/labs/csp/ directory] also contains code from lab 4 covering CSPs.  You can get a head-start on lab 4 by filling in forward_checking.py.  Doing the implementation may solidify your understanding of CSP search prior to Quiz 2.
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[http://ai6034.mit.edu/fall10/index.php?title=Lab_3 Lab 3] on Games search is released.  It is due the evening of Friday, October 22th at midnight.
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[http://courses.csail.mit.edu/6.034f/Examinations/2010s1.pdf Solutions] have been posted.
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Quiz 1 will be on Wednesday in class.  It is open notes but no laptops or cell phones as usual.  Additional [http://ai6034.mit.edu/fall10/index.php?title=Reference_material_and_playlist reference] material for the search and rule based systems have been posted.  In addition, here are some [https://docs.google.com/View?id=dhqhm2bq_105f7zbgtfg notes] the TAs have prepared.  Last minute TA office hours will be held in 34-302 from 6:10-7:10pm on Tuesday. Bring problems.
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[http://ai6034.mit.edu/fall10/index.php?title=Lab_2 Lab 2] on Search is released.  It is due the evening of Friday, October 8th at midnight.  Looking over lab 2 and working on it early may give you additional hands-on experience with search concepts, and can help you master the material for Quiz 1.
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[http://ai6034.mit.edu/fall10/index.php?title=Lab_1 Lab 1] on Rule-based Systems is released.  It is due the evening of Friday, September 24th at midnight.  The dates for all lab releases are also available from the [[Labs]] page.
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If you currently still do not have a [[Recitations]] and/or [[Tutorials]] assignment please email Yuan (yks) with the times that work best for you.  Even if you don't plan to attend, it's good to sign up to receive announcements and extra material from your Recitation instructors and TAs.
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Many of the online tester submit issues have been resolved by a recent fix to the key.py file that you are asked to download.  If you have been having trouble submitting, please download a new key.py file from [https://6.034.scripts.mit.edu:444/fall10/tester/ https://6.034.scripts.mit.edu:444/fall10/tester/] and replace the one you currently have.  Please let us know if you still have problems.
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We have assigned you to a regular recitation if we received your form.  In the usual 3.091 chaos, some forms may have gone missing.  If you are not on the assignment list above, fetch a form from us on Wednesday, fill it out, and make sure it gets into the hands of a TA.
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Your tutorial assignment is available via the link above.
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We have to start over on recitation assignments because of a miscommunication with the registrar.  Scheduling forms similar to the one you filled out for tutorial assignment will be handed out in Monday's lecture.
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[http://ai6034.mit.edu/fall10/index.php?title=Lab_0 Lab 0] is available from the "Labs" link above.  It is Due Friday, September 17th.
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Lecture are Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 AM in 10-250.  Mega-recitations occur on Fridays at 10 AM in 10-250, the same place and time slot that is occupied by lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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==== Python ====
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===Reference stuff:===
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The official language of 6.034 is Python for a variety of reasons having little to do with the strengths and weaknesses of the language.  We expect a focused weekend with any of the many Python books would be adequate preparation.  See, for example, the [http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/books/285856/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_b_1_5_last Amazon list].
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* '''NEW:''' [http://web.mit.edu/6.034/www/sigmoid/ Grade Calculator]
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* [[Demonstrations]]
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* [http://web.mit.edu/dxh/www/ Dylan's AI Demonstrations]
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* At the other end of the spectrum, the text that was used in 6.00 has been expanded into one called ''Think Python''. It's [http://www.greenteapress.com/thinkpython/ online]. It is targeted at people who have not programmed much or at all.
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* In the middle is the O'Reilly book ''Learning Python''. MIT has a subscription to O'Reilly, so anyone with an MIT IP address can read the book [http://proquest.safaribooksonline.com/9780596513986/ online].
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==== Friday, December 15: End-of-semester review sessions ====
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<li>Final examinations have been examined, and you can examine yours in my office on or after Monday, December 21. By institute rule, you cannot take your final away from the vicinity.
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<li>Alas, you cannot get your grade any other way. By institute rules, we cannot give out grades by email or by telephone, nor can we post grades. In particular, if you go to the Undergraduate Office, and ask for your grade, you will drive the normally kind, courteous, and helpful Anne Hunter crazy with rage, which will be viciously directed at the 6.034 staff.
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On Saturday (December 16) and Sunday (December 17), we will be having end-of-semester review sessions covering all 6.034 core topics. More details can be found [[Office_Hours|on the office hours page]].
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==== Monday, November 20: 6.034 2017 T-shirts announced ====
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Recitations have been assigned! To view or change your recitation, please visit the [https://ai6034.mit.edu:444/recitation/ 6.034 Recitation Self-Service page]. Recitations begin on Monday 9/11 (tomorrow) and Tuesday 9/12. We'll see you there!
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====Wednesday, September 6: Recitation Sign-Up====
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Recitations will start next Monday 9/11 and Tuesday 9/12. Please fill out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVVrHiB9gj2EATvaYFx4HBH0X6gTRjoO1wn3uditphv8tdBQ/viewform recitation request form] by 5pm today to indicate your recitation preferences. Recitation assignments will be sent out by Sunday afternoon.
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====Special 2017 opportunity for extra units====
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There is a new [http://web.mit.edu/6.034/www/labs/lab0/tester.py tester.py] which lets you just run that module to do local tests, and if those succeed, to submit, all in one go.  If you're running up against the clock, remember to submit using either the command line or test_online() even if you don't pass the local tests though!  Partial credit is better than none.
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A short conversation about [[Mutation]]
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====Special 2017 opportunity for graduate credit====
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==== 6.034 Lab 0 Released ====
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Contents

Welcome to the 2017 Edition of 6.034

Logistical stuff:

Reference stuff:

Note that the current staff mailing list is 6.034-2017-staff@.

News

December 2017

Friday, December 15: End-of-semester review sessions

On Saturday (December 16) and Sunday (December 17), we will be having end-of-semester review sessions covering all 6.034 core topics. More details can be found on the office hours page.

Sunday, December 10: Quiz 4 thresholds

We'll be returning Quiz 4 during recitations this week. Beginning Wednesday, you may pick up your quiz from Professor Winston's office (32-251) when he is in, or contact your TA to arrange a pick-up. The Quiz 4 thresholds are:

Thorough understanding (5) Acceptable understanding (4) Some understanding (3) / Needs work
Problem 1: Bayes (50) ≥ 44 ≥ 39 ≥ 33
Problem 2: Boosting (50) ≥ 46 ≥ 41 ≥ 35
Total ≥ 90 ≥ 80 ≥ 68

Friday, December 1: Quiz 4 Locations

Quiz 4 will take place on Wednesday, December 6. Locations will be the same as for Quiz 2. That is,

  • Family name A-M in Walker, 3rd floor
  • Family name N-Z in 10-250

The core topics are Bayesian inference and boosting (Adaboost). The spiritual/right now topics are listed as "4srn" on the Reference material page.

November 2017

Monday, November 20: 6.034 2017 T-shirts announced

By popular request, you can now order a limited-edition 6.034 2017 T-shirt, featuring our class motto as coined by Dr. Vikash Mansinghka, former 6.034 student and Head TA.

This year's T-shirt will be available in sapphire blue, available at cost in both crew-neck ($8) and v-neck ($9). If you would like to buy one, please order here by Tuesday morning, November 28.

Sunday, November 12: Quiz 3 thresholds

We hope you've had a pleasant long weekend!

We'll be returning Quiz 3 during recitations tomorrow and Tuesday. Beginning Wednesday, you may pick up your quiz from Professor Winston's office (32-251) when he is in, or contact your TA to arrange a pick-up. The Quiz 3 thresholds are:

Thorough understanding (5) Acceptable understanding (4) Some understanding (3) / Needs work
Problem 1: SVMs (50) ≥ 45 ≥ 39 ≥ 33
Problem 2: Neural Networks (50) ≥ 45 ≥ 40 ≥ 33
Total ≥ 90 ≥ 79 ≥ 66

Tuesday, November 7: Quiz 3 Locations

Quiz 3, covering neural networks and support vector machines, will be held during class time on November 8. You will be in the same location as you were for Quiz 1: in other words,

  • Family name A-M will be in 10-250
  • Family name N-Z will be in Walker, 3rd floor

October 2017

Monday, October 23: Quiz 2 thresholds

We will be returning Quiz 2 during recitations on Monday and Tuesday. Beginning Wednesday, you may pick up your quiz from Professor Winston's office (32-251) when he is in, or contact your TA to arrange a pick-up. Thresholds are:

Thorough understanding (5) Acceptable understanding (4) Some understanding (3) / Needs work
Problem 1: ID Trees (30) ≥ 27 ≥ 24 ≥ 19
Problem 2: k-Nearest Neighbors (30) ≥ 26 ≥ 22 ≥ 16
Problem 3: Constraint Propagation (40) ≥ 33 ≥ 26 ≥ 20
Total ≥ 86 ≥ 72 ≥ 55

Saturday, October 14: Quiz 2 Locations

Quiz 2 (covering constraint propagation, k-nearest neighbors, and identification trees) will be held on October 18 at 10am. If you were in Walker for quiz 1, you will be in 10-250 for quiz 2, and vice versa. Hence,

  • Family name A-M will be in Walker, 3rd floor
  • Family name N-Z will be in 10-250

Sunday, October 1: Quiz 1 thresholds

Quiz 1 will be returned in recitations on Monday and Tuesday. Beginning Wednesday, you may pick up your quiz from Professor Winston's office (32-251) when he is in, or contact your TA to arrange a pick-up. Thresholds are:

Thorough understanding (5) Acceptable understanding (4) Some understanding (3) / Needs work
Problem 1: Search (35) ≥ 32 ≥ 27 ≥ 22
Problem 2: Rules (35) ≥ 31 ≥ 27 ≥ 21
Problem 3: Games (30) ≥ 28 ≥ 24 ≥ 20
Total ≥ 91 ≥ 78 ≥ 63

September 2017

Saturday, September 23: Quiz 1 Locations

Quiz 1 (covering rule-based systems, search, and games) will be held on Wednesday, September 27 at 10am. Half of you will take the quiz in 10-250, and half in 10-250, enabling less crowded conditions. Locations:

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

Sunday, September 10: Recitations are now assigned

Recitations have been assigned! To view or change your recitation, please visit the 6.034 Recitation Self-Service page. Recitations begin on Monday 9/11 (tomorrow) and Tuesday 9/12. We'll see you there!

Wednesday, September 6: Recitation Sign-Up

Recitations will start next Monday 9/11 and Tuesday 9/12. Please fill out the recitation request form by 5pm today to indicate your recitation preferences. Recitation assignments will be sent out by Sunday afternoon.

If you are not yet registered for the class, please fill out the recitation request form anyway, and register for 6.034 as soon as possible.

Summer 2017

Special 2017 opportunity for extra units

The 2017 edition of 6.034 will offer an optional 3-unit add-on set of lectures given by Professor Robert C. Berwick. This addition will supplement the main lectures and recitations because it will focus on the science side of 6.034, addressing long-standing scientific questions and biological intelligence, rather than existing tools for building applications. Evolution and human language will be emphasized.

To avoid conflicts with other classes, Professor Berwick will offer the once-a-week extra session twice:

3-4 on Wednesdays 36-153

2-3 on Fridays. 36-155

You can attend either of the two sessions.

If you are interested, sign up for 6.S077 in addition to 6.034.

Special 2017 opportunity for graduate credit

The 2017 edition of 6.034 will offer an optional, experimental, graduate-credit version, for graduate students only, by Professor Gerald J. Sussman. Students involved will do all 6.034 classes, homework, and quizzes plus an extra class with Professor Sussman and extra work. You can read the prospectus here.

The class, 6.S966, will meet on Fridays, 11am-12noon, in 34-303.

If you are interested, register for 6.S966. When registering, you must explicitly register for 12 units; the registration software will try to default to 1 unit.

6.034 Lab 0 Released

Many students interested in taking 6.034 for credit wonder if their Python skills are adequate for the 6.034 laboratory assignments, especially those who have not taken 6.0001 or equivalent. The answer is to be found in Lab 0, which in past years we have released at the beginning of the semester.

You can look over Lab 0 now, before the semester begins, so that you can determine if you should review Python for a day or two before the semester begins. You can find Lab 0 here.

If you have any questions, email the 6.034 staff at 6.034-2017-staff@.

About 6.034, Fall 2017 Edition

In the fall semester of 2017, 6.034 will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 to 11 in 10-250. 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.

We are pleased to note that Bloomberg has listed 6.034 as among "Five of the Best Computer Science Classes in the U.S." What they meant to say is that 6.034 has had outstanding TAs.

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