Courses & Units
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence KIT509
Hobart, ECA Melbourne, Launceston
Introduction
This unit is designed to give students an insight into a range of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques. AI is an emerging branch of Information and Communication Technology which has created an array of disruptions in multiple industries. The AI techniques leverage the computational power of machines to deal with complex tasks which normally require human intelligence. Students will learn the two main streams of AI including Knowledge-Driven AI and Data-Driven AI as well as current advanced AI techniques which have been used by giant tech companies like Google, Amazon, IBM and Microsoft. With the technologies discussed in the lecture, it brings together the state-of-the-art research and practical techniques in AI, providing students with the knowledge and capacity to conduct AI research and to develop AI applications. Students will have a chance to master advanced AI tools and APIs to explore and specialise their understanding, and also be required to use these technologies to develop an AI application. At the end of this unit, a student should understand the fundamental AI technologies and be able to provide design recommendations for a particular AI application.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KIT509 |
| 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 |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| ECA Melbourne | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | ||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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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 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its application in society currently and in the future
- Create and evaluate AI applications using AI development techniques and tools
- 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
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-Campus Melbourne teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team. On-Campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston: Lectures ("Seminars"): 2 hours/week 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. |
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| Assessment | Tutorial Exercises (15%)|Weekly tests (15%)|Assignment (30%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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