Basic Aspects of AI

[Arthur T. Murray]

> [...] 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 DIY AI steps.

http://mentifex.virtualentity.com/python.html is a Python AI Blog.
 
> 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.