The textbook for CS486/686 is Artificial
Intelligence: A Modern Approach (2nd Edition), Prentice Hall,
by Russell and
Norvig. This will be the main
reference for the course. A few copies are currently on reserve
at the library (call #UWD1615). Readings in the textbook are
assigned
for every lecture in the course schedule.
There are many other references for specialized areas of Artificial
Intelligence. Although we won't be using the following references
in the course, you are encouraged to consult them if one topic
particularly interests you: