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Subject: master of engineering in ai at k.u.leuven belgium
Annoucement of the program
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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at the Katholieke Universiteit LEUVEN, BELGIUM
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The PROGRAM
1. Mandatory Components
1.1 Introductory Courses -
Each course is taught during one semester, 1.5 hour a week.
In addition, 6 2.5 hour sessions accompany each course.
1. Fundamentals of AI (Y.D. Willems)
2. Cognitive Science (G. van Outryve d'Ydewalle)
3. Neural Computing (G. Orban)
1.2 Specialized Courses -
Each course is taught during one semester, 1.5 hour a week.
In addition, six 2.5 hour sessions accompany each course.
1. Logic as a Foundation for AI (Y.D. Willems, B. Demoen)
2. Programming Languages and Programming Methodologies
(K. De Vlaminck, J. Lewi)
3. Methodologies for Building Knowledge-based Systems (P. Suetens)
1.3 Seminar on AI (weekly 2.5 hour sessions) -
1.4 Thesis -
2 Optional Components
Each course is taught during one semester, 1.5 hour a week.
In addition, four 2.5 sessions accompany each course.
1. Robotics (J. De Schutter)
2. Computer Vision (P. Wambacq, P. Suetens)
3. Natural Language Processing (G. Adriaens)
4. Speech Processing (D. Van Compernolle)
5. Advanced Computer Architectures (L. Van Eycken, P. Wambacq)
6. Advanced Programming Languages for AI (J. Lewi, E. Steegmans)
7. Formal Reasoning and Proof Techniques for Software Systems
(J. Lewi)
8. Selected Topics in Logic Programming (M. Bruynooghe, Y.D. Willems)
9. Expert System Techniques for Control and Design in the Process
Industry (M. Rijckaert, W. Bogaerts)
10. Techniques for Solving Complex Conceptual Digital System Design
Problems (H. De Man)
11. Formal Reasoning and Proof Techniques for Digital System
Correctness Verification (H. De Man, L. Claesen)
12. Knowledge-based Techniques for Automated Analog System Design
(W. Sansen)
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS
To receive the degree of Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelli-
gence the candidate has to attend the mandatory part of the program
and to select at least 7 optional courses. Except for the thesis and
the seminar on AI, all courses are taught during one semester,
1.5 hour a week. In addition, practical exercises illustrate the
theory. Six 2.5 hour sessions accompany each mandatory course, and
four 2.5 hour sessions each optional course. In both semesters weekly
seminars are provided to discuss new research activities, to invite
outside lecturers and to arrange visits to university labs and com-
panies. The student will be involved in an AI research project on
which he has to write a thesis. The work load of the thesis corre-
sponds to the work load of four optional courses.
The Coordinating Staff is aware of the fact that students may have
various educational backgrounds. Students are therefore allowed to
propose to the Coordinating Staff other coherent programs that meet
their goals and conform to the basic requirements. The candidate is
not expected to take courses if he has previously studied the
equivalent subject matter. If such courses are listed as mandatory,
they must be replaced with additional optional courses.
If the student can not meet the prerequisites of the program, he may
attend courses taught elsewhere at the K.U.Leuven. Then, in excep-
tional cases, these courses may be allowed to replace either mandatory
or optional courses of this program.
Exams will be administered at the end of the year, during the months
of June and July.
Students other than those preparing for the MEAI, can attend individ-
ual courses within the regulations of the university. Students who
are preparing a doctoral dissertation at the K.U.Leuven in the field
of Artificial Intelligence are encouraged to enroll for courses of
this program.
TIME SCHEDULE
The first semester lasts from early October until the end of January.
The Christmas holidays last two weeks. The second semester lasts from
early February until the end of May. Easter holidays last three weeks
of which normally one week before and two weeks after Easter.
K.U.LEUVEN
Town of LEUVEN
Leuven is a typical university town. Many attractive cafis and
restaurants add to the town's playful charm.
Leuven profits from the unique geo-political position Belgium occupies
on the Continent. It is close to Brussels which, with the
headquarters of several important European organizations, has become
the unofficial capital of Europe. On the crossroads between Germanic
and Romance languages, it has always operated as a mediator between
different cultures. The university still offers the possibility to
study approximately 20 languages, ranging from Dutch to Chinese.
Leuven has always been considered one of the leading intellectual
centers in the Low Countries.
Belgium is a wonderful base for trips throughout Europe : such places
as Paris, Grenoble, London, Geneva, Z|rich, Milan, Rome, Venice,
Munich, Cologne and Amsterdam are easily accessible. This broad
orientation strengthens the cosmopolitan character of K.U.Leuven and
fosters the international spirit required for an International Study
Program in Artificial Intelligence.
Campus Facilities
The organizing laboratories are situated on and in the neighbourhood
of the Arenberg Campus in Heverlee, within walking distance from the
Leuven City center. Near the laboratories there is a university
restaurant, a sports center and several student residences. They are
situated in the attractive park of Arenberg Castle.
The organizing laboratories have computer facilities and their own
topical libraries, to which the participants of the study program have
access. In each of these libraries computer terminals give access to
the LIBIS data bank which contains information on all books and
journals available inside the university.
The students' living quarters are nearly as important as the lecture
hall, the library or the laboratory. The inner city of Leuven offers
a variety of accomodations : dormitories, private homes and communal
houses. Facilities have been built near the new campus in Heverlee.
The newly restored 13th century Groot Begijnhof, in the center of the
city, attracts visitors from all over the world. It accommodates 700
students and assistants in a quiet 'old-world' environment yet with
all modern comforts.
Apart from scientific lectures given by specialists from Belgium and
abroad, the Katholieke Universiteit of Leuven also offers excellent
concerts and recitals given by world famous orchestras, ensembles and
soloists. Exhibitions present the most important of the modern
Flemish painters and sculptors.
APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. This
degree should be obtained in the field of sciences or applied
sciences, including experience in computing concepts and practice.
An application form must be filled out, including a statement of the
individual's objectives; the applicant also has to explain how the
program and previous preparation meet these objectives. Foreign
students should register preferably before July 1, Belgian students
before September 1. Students who apply for a partial program, must
follow the same procedure. Admission to the program is normally
granted by the Coordinating Staff after consideration of the
information provided on the application form, the applicant's
educational and professional background and his motivation. Students
who apply before July 1, will be notified to their admission before
August 1. Those who apply after July 1, will be informed before
October 1.
Application forms can be obtained from :
Prof F. DELMARTINO
International Study Programs
Universiteitshal
Naamsestraat 22
B-3000 LEUVEN
Phone : (32) (16) 28.40.27
Telex : 257.15 kulbib b
Telefax : (32) (16) 28.40.14
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