The course is based on Peter Brusilovsky"s regular course in this topic at University of Pittsburgh. For more information of the course and the learning resources, see the following links: http://www.sis.pitt.edu/~peterb/2480-132/syllabus.html http://www.sis.pitt.edu/~peterb/2480-132/readings.html The course is directed for both doctoral students and Master¿s students at their 4th or 5th year of studies. Undergraduate students with no BSc are not accepted. No separate exams.