Cybernetic / Artificial Intelligence
- Arts
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 118 pages
- 12 units
This course introduces students to Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), exploring its nature, historical development, and capabilities in information storage, problem-solving, and knowledge acquisition. Students will examine A.I.'s role in knowledge representation, simulation, information dissemination, and machine language. The course also delves into the epistemological limitations of A.I., questioning whether machines can equate to humans and considering the irreducibility of human consciousness. It evaluates the current and future prospects of A.I.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 20 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHL324, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 THE EPISTEMOLOGICAL LIMITATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEPage 81
- UNIT 2: CAN MACHINES BE EQUATED WITH MEN? – SOME NOTABLE DEBATESPage 86
- UNIT 3: THE IRREDUCIBILITY OF HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESSPage 92
- UNIT 4: THE PSYCHO-MORAL IMPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: CYBER- BULLYING AS CASE STUDYPage 96
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHL324 · UNIT 1 HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (A.I.)
There are two segments on assessment for this course. These are: Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and a written examination. You are expected to submit your assignments to your tutor as at when due for 30% of your total course mark. Afterward, a final three-hour examination accounts for 70% of your total course work. Together, all of these amount to 100%.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the historical development of Artificial Intelligence.
- Explain the nature and significance of Artificial Intelligence.
- Articulate the epistemological limitations of AI as compared to human intelligence.
- Evaluate the current and future prospects of AI.
- Determine the contribution of A.I. to the growth of human knowledge.
- Outline the merits and demerits of AI.
What it prepares you for
- AI Developer
- Data Scientist
- Robotics Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Research Scientist
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Education
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Unit 5: Artificial Intelligence: A Consequent of the Metaphysical Problem of Mind
Understanding the metaphysical problem of mind requires grasping abstract philosophical concepts and their implications for AI development.
- Module 3: Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Unit 3: The Irreducibility of Human Consciousness
This unit requires understanding complex arguments about the limits of machine capabilities and the unique attributes of human thought.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 19.5 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Unit 1: Historical Evolution of Artificial Intelligence · 1.5 hours
Read the introduction to understand the scope and objectives of the unit.. Examine the historical development of human technology.. Trace the historical evolution of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.).. Discuss the concepts of Science and Technology and their relevance to A.I..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Unit 2: The Nature of Artificial Intelligence · 1.5 hours
Discuss the general description of Artificial Intelligence.. Differentiate between natural and artificial intelligence.. Discuss the rationale for the invention of artificial intelligence.. Reflect on the benefits and drawbacks of AI..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Unit 3: The Subject Matter of Artificial Intelligence · 1.5 hours
Explain the concept of perception in detail.. Differentiate between human perception and intelligence machine perception.. Discuss the task of intelligence machines in human society.. Analyse the philosophical perspectives to Artificial Intelligence.
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Unit 4: Intelligent Machines and Perception · 1.5 hours
Explore the issues on intelligent machines and perception.. Differentiate between the problem-solving method in intelligence machine and human method.. Understand the concept of recognition and action in machine perception..
- Week 5Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Unit 5: Artificial Intelligence: A Consequent of the Metaphysical Problem of Mind · 1.5 hours
Explain the mind-body problem.. Establish how the mind-body problem informed artificial intelligence.. Show the role of Gilbert Ryle on the philosophic relationship between mind-body problem and artificial intelligence..
- Week 6Module 2: The Significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Unit 1: The Usefulness of Artificial Intelligence · 1.5 hours
Understand and explain the concept of Machine Learning.. Discuss in detail the possibility of intelligent machines learning and achieving knowledge.. Differentiate between the types of learning in Machine learning..
- Week 7Module 2: The Significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Unit 2: Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge · 1.5 hours
Discuss the idea of natural language in artificial intelligence.. Explore the relevance of Artificial Intelligence to Knowledge.. Know the difference between human intelligence and artificial intelligence..
- Week 8Module 2: The Significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Unit 3: The Epistemological Significance of Artificial Intelligence · 1.5 hours
Understand and explain the concept of Epistemology.. Differentiate between the both types of knowledge, A priori and A posteriori.. Discuss the epistemic significance of Artificial intelligence and its benefit to man..
- Week 9Module 2: The Significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Unit 4: Machine Learning and Conflict Resolution: The Farmer Herdsmen Conflict as Case Study · 1.5 hours
Comprehend the origin and cause of the Herder-Farmer's Crises.. Understand the political implication of the crises.. Explore the impact of artificial intelligence via machine learning toward rectifying the crises..
- Week 10Module 3: Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Unit 1: The Epistemological Limitations of Artificial Intelligence · 1.5 hours
Understand and explain the relationship between epistemology and the field of Artificial intelligence.. Discuss the limits of intelligent machines.. Explain the epistemic importance of human reasoning over machines..
- Week 11Module 3: Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Unit 2: Can Machines be Equated with Men? Some Notable Debates · 1.5 hours
Know the place of artificial intelligence and humans.. Argue for the extent to which artificial intelligence will require human intelligence.. Compare and contrast Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence..
- Week 12Module 3: Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Unit 3: The Irreducibility of Human Consciousness · 1.5 hours
Understand the limitation of reducing human consciousness.. Realise the problems of equating machines with humans.. Explore the concept of irreducibility and consciousness..
- Week 13Module 3: Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Unit 4: The Psycho-Moral Implications of Artificial Intelligence: Cyber-Bullying as Case Study · 1.5 hours
Learn what cyber-bullying means.. Understand how cyber-bullying extends to artificial intelligence.. Realise the limitations of artificial intelligence via cyber-bullying..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of AI's historical evolution, noting key milestones and figures (Unit 1).
- Compare and contrast different types of AI (Units 2, Module 1 and Unit 1, Module 2).
- Outline the main arguments for and against equating machines with humans (Unit 2, Module 3).
- Focus on understanding the philosophical concepts related to consciousness and epistemology (Units 5, Module 1 and Unit 3, Module 3).
- Review case studies, such as cyber-bullying and farmer-herdsmen conflicts, to understand the practical implications of AI (Unit 4, Module 3 and Unit 4, Module 2).
- Practice answering essay questions that require critical analysis and evaluation of AI's potential and limitations.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHL324 about?
This course introduces students to Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), exploring its nature, historical development, and capabilities in information storage, problem-solving, and knowledge acquisition. Students will examine A.I.'s role in knowledge representation, simulation, information dissemination, and machine language. The course also delves into the epistemological limitations of A.I., questioning whether machines can equate to humans and considering the irreducibility of human consciousness. It evaluates the current and future prospects of A.I.
How many units does PHL324 have?
PHL324, Cybernetic / Artificial Intelligence, has 12 units across 3 modules, over 118 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHL324?
PHL324 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Arts.
Is PHL324 hard?
PHL324 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PHL324 take to study?
About 20 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.
How is PHL324 assessed?
PHL324 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PHL324?
AI Developer, Data Scientist, Robotics Engineer, Software Engineer and Research Scientist.