Courses & Units

Artificial Intelligence KIT108

Melbourne Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston, Online

Online enrolment is only available to Z1Q Diploma of Applied Technology (Specialisation) students.

Introduction

The unit provides an introduction to many AI sub-fields, including: expert systems, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, intelligent agents. Students will be exposed to state-of-the-art examples as well as emerging technologies and get practical experience of solving interesting problems in each of these sub-fields. The unit covers the definition of Artificial Intelligence and its subfields; introduces foundational logic and knowledge representation; and considers social, ethical, and philosophical consequences of the theory and practice of AI. Students will learn different perspectives on the approach to creating AI, its purpose, and its validity. The unit will highlight the increasingly important social and economic roles of AI and will feature guest lectures from research and/or industry experts to highlight current research directions and deepen students' understanding of specific topics.

Summary

Unit name Artificial Intelligence
Unit code KIT108
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator Doctor Shuxiang Xu
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 24/2/2025 25/3/2025 14/4/2025 1/6/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the fundamental concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its application in society currently and in the future
  • Analyse and apply techniques to develop AI solutions to solve practical problems.
  • Explain the human intelligence approaches behind various AI techniques

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
020119 $1,164.00 $1,164.00 not applicable $2,780.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On-Campus Melbourne teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team.

On-Line teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team.

On-Campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston: 

  • Lectures ("Seminars"): 2 hours/week
  • Lab Classes ("Tutorials"): 2 hours/week - from week 2
  • Independent Learning: 2 hours/week (on average)

For this unit, students are expected to attend lectures and on-campus lab classes (tutorials) and are expected to remain up-to-date with content delivered asynchronously online.

AssessmentQuizzes (weekly) (15%)|Tutorial Exercises (15%)|Software Application (30%)|Examination (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

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Recommended

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