COMP SCI 7206A - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Industry Project Part A

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 2 - 2024

This is a project course giving students the chance to conduct applied research in a real world artificial intelligence and machine learning problem domain. As part of the project students will present their work to an audience and write a major report detailing their results. The project is conducted individually under the guidance of an academic supervisor and may also involve an industrial partner. Project topics vary from year to year depending on staff and industry supervisor availability. It will be better if students have some working experience or are currently employed by companies.

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Course Details

Course Code	COMP SCI 7206A
Course	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Industry Project Part A
Coordinating Unit	Computer Science
Term	Trimester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Contact	Meetings as negotiated with supervisors.
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Available to Master Machine Learning students only.
Assessment	Research Project, reports, outcomes and presentations.

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Ehsan Abbasnejad

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

Identify and evaluate a current, specialised problem in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Industry and devise an appropriate software development or software management solution
Contextualise a software development or management project within the relevant academic literature and industry context
Implement an industry software development or management project with clear milestones
Appraise and select appropriate software development methodologies for a real-world software development or management project

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)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 3, 4
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 2, 3, 4
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	3, 4
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	4
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1, 2, 3, 4

Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes

Working with industry supervisor to achieve project goals.
Working with academic supervisor who will provide on-going guidance and feedback.
The project work may involve face-to-face or online meetings with both the industry and academic supervisors.
Communicating with your peers and the course coordinator, who will post announcements and answer general course questions.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

This is a 3-unit course and typical workload is 156 hours over the whole trimester. Please note that students work at different paces, so this indicates the approximate time required to complete this course.

Learning Activities Summary
Learning activities include:
- Meeting with industry and academic supervisors.
- Reading scientific and engineering literature
- Preparing and delivering presentations.
- Writing reports.

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

You will complete three assessments: a project proposal, a mid-term project review, and a final report. These assessments have been structured to support you to develop your research project. The feedback you receive on each submission will help you further refine your ideas and progress your project.

Assessment Detail

Assessment	Weighting	Individual/Group	Due
Assessment 1: Project proposal	25%	Individual	Week 3
Assessment 2: Mid-term progress report	25%	Individual	Week 7
Assessment 3: Term Final report	50%	Individual	Week 12

Submission

Submission using myUni assessment page.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

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.

Student Feedback

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