COMP SCI 3007NA - Artificial Intelligence
Ngee Ann Academy - Quadmester 1 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMP SCI 3007NA Course Artificial Intelligence Coordinating Unit Computer Science Term Quadmester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s Ngee Ann Academy Units 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor David Suter
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Knowledge of what constitutes "Artificial" Intelligence and how to identify systems with Artificial Intelligence. 2 Explain how Artificial Intelligence enables capabilities that are beyond conventional technology, for example, chess-playing computers, self-driving cars, robotic vacuum cleaners. 3 Implement classical Artificial Intelligence techniques, such as search algorithms, minimax algorithm, neural networks, tracking, robot localisation. 4 Ability to apply Artificial Intelligence techniques for problem solving. 5 Explain the limitations of current Artificial Intelligence techniques.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-5 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There are no prescribed reference texts for this course.Recommended Resources
The recommended textbook for this course is:
S. Russell and P. Norvig. Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach. 3rd edition. Prentice Hall.
Available from Unibooks. The library also has limited copies.Online Learning
All course material including lecture sildes, tutorial sheets, assignment instructions, and lecture recordings, are available from the course homepage:
https://cs.adelaide.edu.au/users/third/ai/
Course Forum - there will be an electronic forum where you should past questions that may of interest to other students (this is more uesful and efficient than emailing the lecturer directly - save that for things that affect only yourself).
The University is changing to Canvas - the old forums appear under:
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is taught primarily by lectures over two intensives - you should be given a timetable.
There are also tutorials to complete by yourself (though some of the material may be worked into specific class times).
Thirdly, you will be set two assignments - these are both a form of assessment and a form of learning.
Finally, and this can't be strssed enough, you need to read the associated material (e.g., from the recommended text or online materials) - it is not enough to sinply have and understand the lecture notes.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As a general rule you should look tp spend at least two extra hours, per hour of class/contact time, for this course.
A rough guide is that a 3cp unit should entail a minimum of 72hours of study. This could be more if you are less efficient in your study or of weaker skills/background than the average for the this class.Learning Activities Summary
Be fully engaged in lectures - devote substantial time to the assignments (practical work), test your understanding by doing tutorial questions and questions from the recommended text - as well as inventing questions for yourself.Specific Course Requirements
NoneSmall Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Two hour written exam. This contributes 60% to your final assessment.
Two individual assignments - these contribute 20% each to your final assessment.
All components above are mandatory and you are expcted to make a reasonable attempt at each. If you score less than 40% of the available marks in an assignment you max be excluded from passing the subject.Assessment Related Requirements
Achieve better than 40% of the available marks in each assignment and a pass mark overall, in order to pass the subject.Assessment Detail
Particular details will be published separately for each assignment.
Submission
You will be advised seprately of the submission process - be carful to follow the instructions carefully and plan your work schedule so that you meet the set deadlines.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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