Class Detail

Examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in games. Covers core AI technologies for search, control, and learning, and the application of AI to improve game design, development, and game play. Examines the AI content in multiple commercial games. This is an online class; most lectures are asynchronous. The weekly lab is synchronous, focused on Q&A and group discussion of work in progress.

Prerequisite(s): CSE 101 or equivalent; familiarity with python a plus, though not required. Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

All students - if you completed the prerequisites but get an error message - email your proof of prerequisite material to the instructor for approval to enroll - Daniel Shapiro, dgs@ucsc.edu.
From the Instructor: This class is online and primarily asynchronous. The class will have several synchronous sessions over the term: The first lecture, a midterm review, 1-2 guest lectures, feedback sessions on the project proposals, and final project presentations. These synchronous online sessions will be held MW from 4:00 - 5:05 PM.

Days & Times	Room	Instructor	Meeting Dates
	Online	Shapiro,D.G.	06/24/24 - 08/30/24