COMP6380
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides an introduction and overview of important concepts and applications in the fields of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With the availability of fast computers, machine intelligence methods have found widespread applications in areas such as in Big Data and Autonomous Robots. This course will explore some of them, including systems where machine intelligence methods led to significant advancements, often surprising solutions, and sometimes triumphal success.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critically reflect on ethics, opportunities and risks of current and future developments of Machine Learning and AI.
2. Explain central concepts of Machine Learning and AI.
3. Analyse a given task or data and select suitable Machine Learning and AI methods for processing.
4. Implement relevant code or apply standard libraries for Machine Learning and AI to selected tasks.
5. Produce detailed reports and presentations suitable to support research or business decision-making.
Content
- Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- Support Vector Machines
- Autonomous Robots
- Search and Prediction in Games
- Evolutionary Algorithms
- Automated Reasoning and Logic
- Aspects of Advanced Machine Learning
Requisite
This course has similarities to COMP3330. If you have successfully completed COMP3330 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
The assumed knowledge is equivalent to that of a completed 2nd year Bachelor of Computer Science or a similar degree and should include: basic statistics and mathematics, including mean, standard deviation, vectors, dot product, hyperplanes, basic multivariable calculus, sets and basic first order logic. It also includes some basic programming skills in a language such as Python, Matlab, Java, C# or C/C++. The course will provide a brief mathematics workshop and a quick introduction to Python to refresh some of the assumed knowledge.
Assessment items
Project: Project (multi component)
Written Assignment: Written Assignment (multi component)
Quiz: (multi component)
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 40% - Must obtain 40% in this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- It is highly recommended to attend all lectures and labs.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Suggest 8-12 hours time commitment per week (guide only).
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Computer Lab-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Suggest 8-12 hours time commitment per week (guide only).
Course outline
- COMP6380 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 212.7 KB)
- COMP6380 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 170.2 KB)
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