Artificial Intelligence

COMP 3620 / 6320 – Semester 1 2026

The first lecture will be on Monday, 23rd Feb. 2026. There will not be any tutorials or drop-in labs until the forth week (March 16th).

This course covers three key topics from the field of AI: Search, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, and Planning. There are also a few invited lectures to give a flavour of other topics in AI and paths for students to continue their studies. See the course outline for more information about the course structure.

Summary of what you need to know:

• When:
  • Mondays 14:00-15:00
  • Tuesdays 16:00-18:00
• Where:
  • Mondays: Building 153, Theatre 2 (Rm 2.02)
  • Tuesdays: Robertson Bldg 46, Lecture Theatre 1.28A
• Lecturer: Prof. Jochen Renz and A/Prof. Felipe Trevizan
• Pre-requisites:
  • for COMP3620: COMP1110 or COMP1140 – and COMP2620
  • for COMP6320: COMP6710 and COMP6262
  • for everyone: know how to code in python and use git
• For permission codes click here
• Evaluation:
  • 3 assignments (total weight 15%)
  • multiple mini quizzes (only the best 10 count, total weight 10%)
  • 3 long quizzes (total weight 30%)
  • final exam (weight 45%)
• Passing grade: 50% or more