Evolutionary Compututation & Genetic Programming

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Evolutionary Computation and Genetic Programming - Three semester hours Evolutionary computing is the collective name for a range of problem solving techniques based on principles of biological evolution, such as natural selection and genetic inheritance. These techniques have proven to be particularly successful in many diverse problem domains, ranging from economics and finance, to design and automatic programming. Specific topics addressed include theoretical models of evolutionary computation; search, optimization, and machine learning; evolution of programs; population dynamics; and emergent behavior. Prerequisites: CSCI 515 .