Computational Intelligence : An Introduction

Computational intelligence is the study of adaptive mechanisms to enable or facilitate intelligent behaviour in complex and changing environments. As such, computational intelligence combines artificial neural networks, evolutionary computing, swarm intelligence and fuzzy systems. This book presents a highly readable and systematic introduction to the fundamentals of computational intelligence. In-depth treatments of the more important and most frequently used techniques are also given. The book provides treatment of computational intelligence in a manner which allows the reader to easily implement the different techniques, and to apply these techniques to solve real-world, complex problems. Key features include: • A balanced treatment of the different computational intelligence paradigms • Inclusion of swarm intelligence • Coverage of the most recent developments in computational intelligence • Complete algorithms presented in pseudo-code to allow implementation in any language • Includes numerous exercises to involve and stimulate the reader further The careful and considered approach to this key subject makes this book appropriate for both the first-time reader, as well as individuals already active in the field. "Computational Intelligence: An Introduction offers an in-depth exploration into the adaptive mechanisms that enable intelligent behaviour in complex and changing environments. The main focus of this text is centred on the computational modelling of biological and natural intelligent systems, encompassing swarm intelligence, fuzzy systems, artificial neutral networks, artificial immune systems and evolutionary computation." "Computational Intelligence: An Introduction is essential reading for third and fourth year undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Cl. The first edition has been prescribed by a number of overseas universities and is thus a valuable teaching tool. In addition, it will also be a useful resource for researchers in Computational Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence, as well as engineers, statisticians, operational researchers, and bioinformaticians with an interest in applying Al or Cl to solve problems in their domains."--Jacket. A major thrust in algorithmic development is the design of algorithmic models to solve increasingly complex problems.