> [...] We are preparing a subject for university...
> we'd like to teach an introductory course on AI and
> we are doing the previous research before deciding the
> contents that give a better view of this exciting topic.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0595654371/ -- "AI For You"
(AI4U) is an AI textbook that you might consider using as an AI Lab
supplement to pre-Singularity textbooks of artificial intelligence.
> It would be really helpful and a lot more interesting if you could
> give me your opinion on which are the basic areas to cover... or,
> in other words, what would you consider essential for the best
> understanding of the subject.
http://mentifex.virtualentity.com/acm.html shows the essential DIY AI
steps.
http://mentifex.virtualentity.com/lisp.html is a Lisp AI Weblog for Seed
AI.
> I have posted this message in different groups.
> Basically because I think not everyone may know about everything,
> but maybe about some aspects of AI yes. Really interested also!!
http://www.kurzweilai.net/mindx/profile.php?id=26 - Mind-eXchange
is where readers share ideas and support for Open Source AI projects.
> So, this is my query. Giving a good understanding of AI and
> spreading its contents is basic for getting more minds
> involved in it. Thank you very much in advance.