Introduction

On October 1 and 2 2001 the School for Information and Knowledge Systems (SIKS) will organize an Advanced Course on "Computational Intelligence". The objective of this course is to introduce PhD-students in Computer Science and adjacent areas to some advanced topics in Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning. Applications are in the areas of Robot control, Data mining, Finance and Marketing.
The course will be given in English and is part of the so called Advanced Components Stage of the Educational Program for SIKS-Ph.D. Students. Therefore, interested SIKS-PhD-students are strongly encouraged to participate. The course is given by experienced lecturers actively involved in the research areas related to the topics of the course.

Location

The Mitland hotel in Utrecht. Check the Route description for travelling details

Scientific Directors

• dr. J.C. Bioch (EUR)
• dr. I. G. Sprinkhuizen-Kuyper (UM)

Program

A provisionary program is available now

Costs

Arrangement 1: one stay in a standard room, breakfast, two lunches, dinner, course material included

Fully registrated SIKS-Ph.D.-student:	no charge
SIKS-research fellow/associated member:	f 500,=
Ph.D.-students from IPA, ASCI,OZSL or JF Schouten Institute:	f 600,=
Other academic participants:	f 800,=
Non-academic participants:	f 1500,=

Arrangement 2: same arrangement, but with the exclusion of one stay in a standard room and breakfast

Fully registrated SIKS-Ph.D.-student:	no charge
SIKS-research fellow/associated member:	f 300,=
Ph.D.-students from IPA, ASCI,OZSL or JF Schouten Institute:	f 400,=
Other academic participants:	f 600,=
Non-academic participants:	f 1250,=

Registration

In the conference center there is a limited number of places and there is interest from other groups in the topic as well. Therefore, an early registration is required.

Deadline for registration for SIKS-Ph.D.-students: September 3 2001

After that date, applications to participate will be honoured in a first-come first-serve manner. Of course, applications to participate from other interested groups are welcome already. They will receive a notification whether they can participate as soon as possible.
Information for non-SIKS- Ph.d.-students: SIKS needs a confirmation from your supervisor/office that they agree with the arrangement and paying conditions.

Anyone who is interested in the courses, is kindly requested to fill in the registration form

Cancellation Regulation

If registration is cancelled before September 17 2001, the course fee may be refunded. After that date, no reimbursement is possible. For all questions regarding the content of the course and the educational program, please contact the Office of SIKS.