Unit 1 AI and Its Subfields PPT

Abstract

Unit I – AI and Its Subfields is an Open Educational Resource (OER) presentation developed for the AI Fundamentals course for undergraduate students. This presentation provides a structured introduction to Artificial Intelligence and its major concepts. It covers the definition, objectives, characteristics, history and evolution of AI, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), industry applications, and challenges of AI. It also introduces the major AI subfields, including Knowledge Engineering, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Robotics. The presentation uses simple explanations, real-world examples, diagrams, flowcharts, comparisons, and visual learning approaches to help students understand fundamental AI concepts. It is designed to support both classroom teaching and examination preparation, with important concepts and examples presented in an easy-to-follow format. Learning Focus Students using this resource will be able to: Understand the basic concepts and evolution of Artificial Intelligence. Explain the characteristics and objectives of AI. Differentiate between Narrow AI and AGI. Identify major applications and challenges of AI. Explain the major subfields of AI. Understand the role of Machine Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Robotics, and Knowledge Engineering in AI applications. Target Audience: Undergraduate students, particularly first-year Computer Science and related disciplines. Use: This resource may be used for teaching, learning, revision, classroom presentations, and adaptation for educational purposes in accordance with the license specified for this OER. Author:Dr C V KrishnaveniLecturer in Computer ScienceSKR & SKR Government College for Women (Autonomous)Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India