evolutionary computation

Computer-based problem solving systems that use computational

models of evolutionary processes as the key elements in design

and implementation.

A number of evolutionary computational models have been

proposed, including {evolutionary algorithm}s, {genetic

algorithm}s, the {evolution strategy}, {evolutionary

programming}, and {artificial life}.

{The Hitchhiker's Guide to Evolutionary Computation

(http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/bngusenet/comp/ai/genetic/