This book lends insight into solving some well-known AI problems using the most efficient methods by humans and computers. The book discusses the importance of developing critical-thinking methods and skills, and develops a consistent approach toward each problem: 1) a precise description of a well-known AI problem coupled with an effective graphical representation; 2) discussion of possible approaches to solving each problem; 3) identifying and presenting the best known human solution to each problem; 4) evaluation and discussion of the Human Window aspects for the best solution; 5) a playability site where students can exercise the process of developing their solutions, as well as 'experiencing' the best solution; 6) code or pseudo-code implementing the solution algorithm, and 7) academic references for each problem.

Features:

Addresses AI problems well known to computer science and mathematics students from a number of perspectives

Covers classic AI problems such as Twelve Coins, Red Donkey, Cryptarithms, Rubik s Cube, Missionaries/Cannibals, Knight s Tour, Monty Hall, and more

Includes a companion CD-ROM with source code, solutions, figures, and more

Includes playability sites where students can exercise the process of developing their solutions

Describes problem-solving methods which may be applied to many problem situations

Brief Table of Contents:

1. Introduction. 2. Problem Solving. 3. The Missionaries and Cannibals Problem. 4. The 12 Coins Problem.
5. Cryptarithms. 6. The Red Donkey Puzzle. 7. The 15 Puzzle. 8. The Knight s Tour Problem. 9. Mastermind. 10. The Monty Hall Problem. 11. Rubik s Cube. 12. The Prisoner s Dilemma. 13. Miscellaneous Problems. 14. Conclusion. On The CD-ROM: Appendices A-D.