| Course Code | COMP9491 |
| Course Title | Applied AI |
| Lecturers |
Dr Yang Song
(LiC),
Prof Maurice Pagnucco
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| Contacts |
Please email to
cs9491@cse.unsw.edu.au
for course related matters.
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| Classes |
Classes are scheduled as follows:
2-4pm Monday and Tuesday, Central Lecture Block 5 (K-E19-G06) |
| Consultations | Please request a time by email. |
| Units of Credit | 6 |
| Course Website | http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/~cs9491 |
| Handbook Entry |
https://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2022/COMP9491
https://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/postgraduate/courses/2022/COMP9491 |
This course presents some advanced topics in various aspects of artificial intelligence such as computer vision, speech and language processing, deep learning, and knowledge representation and reasoning. The course aims to integrate these various aspects of AI and present case studies where such integration of different methodologies delivers interesting applications. Project development is the major component of this course, to develop a solution to a practical or industry-based problem that requires an integration of more than one type of AI techniques ranging from symbolic AI (e.g. knowledge representation and reasoning) to deep learning, with example applications in computer vision, speech and language processing, etc. Assessment is based on group project development.
This course aims to introduce students to the advanced concepts in various application domains of artificial intelligence, and focus on selected topics such as computer vision, language processing, and knowledge representation and reasoning. This course also gives the students an opportunity to develop a solution to a practical or industry-based problem that requires method developments by integrating these various aspects of AI.
As a result of this course, students will:
The principal mode of teaching includes lecturing and project consultation. Lectures provide a means to present high-level overviews as well as in-depth presentations of selected topics. Project consultation sessions provide detailed guidance to help group project development. In summary, the course consists of:
All assignments are group-based (including individual components for assessments). Project groups are to be formed by Week 2.
There will be a recommended list of projects to choose from. Students can also define their own projects. In both cases, a project proposal will need to be submitted and approved by the lecturers.
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| Assignment 1 | Project proposal (report) | Week 4 (Wed) | 10% |
| Assignment 2 | Presentation of literature review | Week 5 (Tue) | 20% |
| Assignment 3 | Project demo | Week 10 (Tue) | 30% |
| Assignment 4 | Project report | Week 11 (Wed) | 40% |
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21T2 was the first offering of this course and we received some very positive feedback, including the freedom of choosing project topics, a taste of research, clear lecture content, helpful weekly consultations and the structure of assessment.
During the term of 22T2, based on the feedback, we plan to introduce more diverse content in the lectures, covering a broader range of AI related topics and more guidance on techniques for doing research. We also expect to have more effective interactions through hybrid delivery (hopefully all with the option for in-person attendance).
Students are encouraged to provide informal feedback during the session and to let us know of any problems as soon as they arise. Student feedback will also be obtained by electronic survey at the end of the course through myExperience.
This course does not have a prescribed textbook. Notes and/or slides on each topic will be made available on the class web page. References to the literature may be provided in lectures as relevant to the topic at hand. The following resources may be useful in gaining a more general understanding of various aspects of AI for and beyond this course.
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