This month, we feature insightful coursework, such as the AI: Search Methods for Problem Solving course, which equips students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. The achievements of our students inspire us, whether it is securing impressive internships and placements or excelling in academics and competitive exams. The generous support from the Ram Shriram Foundation has |
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| experiences and enriching their journey. As we open enrollments for the next batch, we remain committed to nurturing future leaders in data science and electronic systems domains. |
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| | This course delves into how intelligent agents approach and solve problems they've never encountered. It equips you with a foundational understanding of search algorithms, a Artificial Intelligence (AI) cornerstone. Course Structure:
The course follows a progressive learning structure:
i) Blind Search: You'll begin by exploring uninformed search techniques like Breadth-First Search and Depth-First Search. These methods systematically explore all possible solutions without any guidance about their potential effectiveness.
ii) Heuristic Search: Moving beyond blind approaches, you'll delve into heuristic search algorithms like A*. Here, the agent utilizes an informed guess (heuristic) to prioritize promising paths, leading to a more efficient search process.
iii) Combating Combinatorial Explosion: As problem complexity increases, possible solutions explodes exponentially. The course explores techniques like Iterative |
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| Deepening Search and Bidirectional Search mitigate this challenge. iv) Game Playing: You'll learn how search algorithms power game-playing AI in games like Chess and Go. Algorithms like Minimax and Alpha-Beta Pruning will be explored to understand how AI agents make optimal decisions within the game's constraints.
v) Logical Reasoning and Search: The course establishes the connection between search and logical reasoning. You'll explore how search facilitates efficient deduction and inference in problem-solving scenarios.
vi) Domain-Independent Planning: You'll delve into approaches for planning a sequence of actions to achieve a specific goal, independent of the problem domain. Techniques like Goal Stack Planning and AO* will be covered.
vii) Constraint Processing: The course concludes by exploring an alternative problem-solving approach – constraint processing. This method combines search with reasoning by representing problems as constraints that must be satisfied for a solution to exist. |
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| Difficulty and Time Commitment: This course is rated as moderately difficult. It requires a solid understanding of search methods and problem-solving algorithms. To grasp the concepts fully, a time commitment of approximately 6-10 hours per week is recommended. |
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| | | Key Skills Acquired: By taking this course, you'll gain valuable skills in AI problem solving: i) Historical and Philosophical Perspective on AI: You'll develop an understanding of the origins and philosophical underpinnings of AI research. ii) Problem Formulation: You'll acquire the ability to translate real-world problems into a general problem-solving framework suitable for search algorithms. iii) Search Algorithms: You'll gain in-depth knowledge of domain-independent search algorithms and their applications. iv) Advanced Search Techniques: You'll explore various search techniques beyond basic algorithms, including stochastic search, local search, and population-based approaches like Genetic Algorithms. v) Problem Decomposition and Rule-Based Methods: You'll understand how to break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable sub-problems and leverage rule-based systems for problem solving. vi) Game Playing AI Implementation: You'll gain the ability to implement basic game-playing algorithms using search methods. vii) Connecting Search with Other AI Techniques: You'll establish the link between search and other crucial AI formulations like planning, constraint processing, and logical reasoning. This course equips you with a robust understanding of search methods, a powerful tool in the AI problem-solving arsenal. It empowers you to approach new problems with a structured, algorithmic approach and lays the foundation for further exploration of advanced AI techniques. |
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| | ~ Aniket Dash Diploma Level Student, BS in DS What are the necessary and satisfying conditions for classifying something as music ? I read somewhere that the ‘aesthetics of music’ explored the mathematical and cosmological dimensions of rhythmic and harmonic organization. I tried to understand musical behavior and experience. I aim to understand the correlations between musical features and emotional states. “Mood” is a temporary state of mind or feeling. Read the full article here… |
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| | We're incredibly proud to share that our student Shreya has been accepted into Master's programs at top universities like Harvard, UPenn, CMU, and Columbia! |
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IITM BS: Toppers/Prize Winners of 2023 | The BS in Data Science program recently held a virtual meeting to announce the outstanding achievements of students for the year 2023. Academic Excellence Awards: The program proudly announced the names of students who received certificates in recognition of their academic excellence throughout 2023. First Graduating Class: A monumental moment for the program was acknowledging its inaugural graduating class! |
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|  | Ten students successfully completed all credit requirements for the BS degree by December 2023. Congratulations to our pioneering graduates! GATE Exam Success: The program also recognized students who excelled in the GATE exam, a highly competitive entrance exam. |
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 | Om Sharma, a final year student in the BS in Data Science and Applications program at IIT Madras, |
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| has secured a position at a leading glass manufacturing and solutions company! Om’s journey to landing this impressive role began with a strong foundation in data science. His program provided him with in-depth knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and cloud computing. Leveraging this knowledge and his skills in Python, Om was able to impress interviewers. |
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| 10 students from the BS program at IIT Madras, all beneficiaries of the Ram Shriram Foundation scholarship, recently had an unforgettable experience. They had the privilege of meeting Mr. Ram Shriram himself and engaging with esteemed faculty members like Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, Prof. Vignesh Muthuvijayan, and Ms. Bharathi. This interaction provided valuable insights and guidance to our scholars, further enriching their academic journey. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Ram Shriram Foundation for their unwavering commitment to promoting education and empowering students. |
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|  | | | We are committed to fostering strong industry partnerships that provide enriching experiences for our students.
Last week, we were delighted to host delegates from Renault at our office!
The productive meeting focused on exploring potential synergies between our programs and Renault's pioneering work in automotive technology.
We discussed exciting opportunities for collaboration, We look forward to further developing this partnership and propelling our students towards impactful careers in the automotive domain.
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