Courses & Units
Artificial Intelligence KIT108
Hobart, Launceston
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 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Son Tran |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
1 | explain the local and global impact of AI on individuals, organisations, and society. |
2 | adapt techniques for acquiring, representing, and reasoning with data, information, and knowledge. |
3 | identify and apply techniques to develop AI solutions to solve practical problems. |
4 | select and implement evaluation methods to identify suitable AI approaches for a problem. |
Fees
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 029999 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
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Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2-hr lectures and 2-hr tutorials weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1 - Weekly quizzes (15%) AT2 - Weekly exercises (15%) AT3 - Practical assignment (20%) AT4 - 3-hr end of semester exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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| Recommended | |
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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