Bachelor Project Artificial Intelligence

Doel vak

After completing this course, the student:

• has demonstrated the ability to actively engage with their knowledge (Apply knowledge and understanding), through the following skills:
• the ability to formulate and validate knowledge and techniques from Artificial Intelligence;
• the ability to analyse, model and solve problems using established AI methods and techniques;
• the ability to design an effective project plan for solving a prototypical Artificial Intelligent problem in a real life context in a responsible manner.
• has demonstrated an analytical and critical way of thought, and an ability to apply logical reasoning (Making judgements), as seen through:
• the ability to critically review results, arguments and problem statements in the field of Artificial Intelligence;
• competence in the search and critical processing of professional literature in Artificial Intelligence;
• an awareness of the ethical, normative and social consequences of the developments in Artificial Intelligence.
• is able to communicate ideas effectively in written form to teaching staff, and through oral presentations to peers and teaching staff (Communication).
• has shown to be able to manage their own learning and development, including time management and organisational skills (Learning skills).
• has shown the ability to reflect on their own style of thought and working methods, as well as the ability to take the necessary corrective action (Learning skills).

Inhoud vak

The Bachelor Project is meant as a conclusion of AI bachelor studies.

Each student will select a project based on available topics and supervisors. If the student works on the thesis according to the standard timeline, the student can select from an assortment of topics offered by the department, or do a project within a company. If the student finds a suitable supervisor, it is also possible to suggest an own topic.

Part of the project consists of the study and review of literature.

The Bachelor Project AI is concluded with an individual report/thesis.

Aanvullende informatie onderwijsvormen

After an orientation meeting, the student selects a supervisor and a topic. The work, carried out on individual basis, results in a written report (thesis) and an oral poster presentation at the annual AI Bachelor Seminar.

Toetsvorm

Grading is done via a rubric available on Canvas.

• evaluation of student work (50%)
• final report (40%)
• final oral presentation (10%)

Use of generative AI is only permitted for orientation and brainstorming (Level 2a):

In this course, generative AI (GenAI), such as ChatGPT or similar tools, may only be used for orientation and brainstorming, for example to explore ideas or clarify questions. GenAI may not be used to generate content that becomes part of the final submission. The final product must be based entirely on the student's own understanding, analysis, and wording. Incorrect use of GenAI is considered fraud. If established, the submitted work or assessment result will be declared invalid, and the Examination Board may impose further measures.

Vereiste voorkennis

Students can only enrol for the Bachelor Project Artificial Intelligence XB_40002 after obtaining 6 ECs for the course Introduction to Python Program XB_0145 (or the previous courses XB_0082 & X_401096), as well as a minimum of 90 total credits within the Bachelor programme.

Aanvullende informatie doelgroep

Overige informatie

The standard time to do your thesis is in period 5 and 6, usually running from the beginning of April until the end of June (see https://vu.nl/en/education/more-about/academic-calendar for the precise dates).

Topics are shared with students earlier in the academic year. Topic registration is only final if the topic has been recorded in OnStage.

If a student starts the work on their topic late, there is no guarantee that the student is able to finish their thesis work within the given academic year. In practice, this means that if a student does not register their topic before the start of period 5, then they need to do their thesis in the following academic year.

Toelichting Canvas

On Canvas you can find the Bachelor Project manual with detailed information. The Onstage platform will be used for finding projects, supervisors, as well as for the submission of documents and assessment.