Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
2021 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2021 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2021. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2021. |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 0100304 Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | S308 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Other learning experiences
Course overview
Deakin’s Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence equips you with the knowledge and skills to design, develop and evolve software solutions that harness the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Get hands-on experience developing AI-driven software solutions with the support of academics who are leaders in this emerging field. Our world-class research in AI feeds directly into our classrooms, ensuring what you learn is at the cutting edge of industry expectations and capabilities.
You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and fully equipped computer labs, with the latest software and technologies to ensure you graduate with the specialist knowledge to design and build the intelligent machines and software of our future.
To further enhance your industry readiness, a minimum of 100 hours of professional experience will allow you to work side-by-side with experienced AI specialists.
Want the skills to build intelligent machines and software that power our future?
AI is driving digital disruption, with new technology redefining many industries. Businesses are looking to take advantage of recent advances in AI, creating a large demand for skilled professionals.
AI offers you an exciting future as more industries spend time and money on improving what they do through learned behaviour and operating efficiencies. This is just the tip of the iceberg however, and many more challenging, real-world problems remain to be solved.
Intelligent systems such as driverless cars and smart digital assistants create high demand for skilled AI professionals to develop and implement them. The number of jobs emerging in the AI space is increasing each year and will enable productivity increases for most industries across the globe.
As an artificial intelligence specialist, you’ll work alongside software engineers, data scientists, application developers and business analysts, applying your expert knowledge to ensure artificial intelligence is appropriately integrated into software solutions.
As a graduate, you’ll be well-equipped to work on the design, development and operation of software solutions involving AI.
Indicative student workload
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence is provisionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Career opportunities
AI offers an exciting future for students as more industries invest in improving what they do through learned behaviour and operating efficiencies. However, this is the tip of the iceberg and many more challenging real-world problems remain to be solved.
Graduates will have the specialist knowledge and be equipped to work on the design, development and operation of software solutions involving AI, across a broad range of industry sectors. You may find employment in roles such as a data scientist, data analyst, AI technology software engineer, AI ethicist or an AI architect to name a few.
Participation requirements
Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Pathways
Graduates of the Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence will be able to progress to further studies in the Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence, the Master of Data Science or pursue research higher degrees after enrolling in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).
Equipment requirements
For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the School of Information Technology's website, www.deakin.edu.au/information-technology/students or telephone 03 9244 6699.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Develop a broad, coherent knowledge of the discipline of artificial intelligence, including deep learning and reinforcement learning, with detailed knowledge of key AI algorithms. Design, develop and implement software solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence Apply knowledge of artificial intelligence to the research and evaluation of AI solutions and provision of specialist advice. |
| Communication | Prepare different types of technical and user-oriented documentation using adequate structure, terminology and context. Convey information in a clear, concise and coherent manner using appropriate oral communication techniques and skills. Represent ideas using IT codes, conventions, modelling languages, and standards to reflect on artificial intelligence ideas and processes in an effective manner. Apply interpersonal skills to proactively assist, contribute to ideas, respect opinions and value contribution made by others when working collaboratively. |
| Digital literacy | Identify, select and use digital technologies and tools to generate, manage and share digital resources associated with artificial intelligence concepts and solutions. Independently and systematically locate information, evaluate its reliability, and use the information for design and problem solving. Identify appropriate practices and processes to ensure the security, integrity, safety and availability of digital resources. |
| Critical thinking | In assessing artificial intelligence scenarios, critically evaluate arguments, hypothesis, systems, and proposals to identify basic statements. In assessing artificial intelligence scenarios, locate ambiguity and vagueness in arguments, requirements, and proposals to determine if ideas are reasonable, and identify information that may be contradictory, omitted, or not collected. In assessing artificial intelligence scenarios, apply judgement in evaluating ideas, associated reasoning, and available evidence to arrive at conclusions that are valid. |
| Problem solving | Apply technical skills, knowledge and techniques to identify and define problems utilising artificial intelligence in a variety of contexts. Apply technical skills and knowledge in modelling methods and processes to understand problems, handle abstraction and design artificial intelligence solutions. Apply technical skills and knowledge to develop creative approaches and/or solutions in planning, designing, managing, evaluating and executing artificial intelligence projects. |
| Self-management | Evaluate own knowledge and skills using frameworks of reflection and use that self-awareness to target professional goals. Recognise the need, and engage in, independent learning for continual development as a computing professional. Work under general direction, engaging in the feedback process independently to ensure outcomes are achieved. |
| Teamwork | Contribute knowledge and skills of artificial intelligence when working within a team, demonstrating responsibility and accountability. Engage consistently and professionally in groupware to contribute knowledge and skills of artificial intelligence to achieve shared team objectives and outcomes. Apply strategies to support positive group dynamics and to function effectively as a team member. |
| Global citizenship | Apply professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice. Demonstrate awareness of regulation and ethical implications of acquisition, use, disclosure and eventual disposal of information. Engage with societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues to identify consequential responsibilities relevant to artificial intelligence in practice. |
Approved by Faculty Board 27 June 2019
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence, students must attain 24 credit points.
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- 20 core units (totalling 20 credit points)
- 4 credit points of elective units
- level 1 - maximum of 10 credit points
- levels 2 and 3 - minimum of 14 credit points over both levels
- completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- completion of SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- completion of STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.
Course structure
Core
Year 1 - Trimester 1
| STP050 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
| SIT010 | Safety Induction Program (0 credit points) |
| STP010 | Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points) |
| SIT102 | Introduction to Programming |
| SIT192 | Discrete Mathematics |
| SIT111 | Computer Systems |
| SIT114 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence |
Year 1 - Trimester 2
| SIT232 | Object-Oriented Development |
| SIT103 | Data and Information Management |
| SIT202 | Secure Networking |
| SIT194 | Introduction to Mathematical Modelling |
Year 2 - Trimester 1
| SIT221 | Data Structures and Algorithms |
| SIT215 | Artificial and Computational Intelligence |
Plus two elective units (two credit points)
Year 2 - Trimester 2
| SIT315 | Concurrent and Distributed Programming |
| SIT223 | Professional Practice in Information Technology # |
| SIT292 | Linear Algebra for Data Analysis |
Plus one elective unit (one credit point)
Year 3 - Trimester 1
| SIT374 | Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices ~ |
| SIT307 | Data Mining and Machine Learning |
| SIT319 | Deep Learning ^ |
Plus one elective unit (one credit point)
Year 3 - Trimester 2
| SIT378 | Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery |
| SIT316 | Optimisation and Constraint Programming |
| SIT314 | Software Architecture and Scalability for Internet-Of-Things |
Plus
| SIT306 | IT Placement # |
OR
| STP301 | Industry Based Learning # |
^ available from 2022
# Must have completed STP010 Introduction to Work Placements (0-credit point unit)
~Note: Students are recommended to undertake SIT374 and SIT378 in consecutive trimesters. Students should seek advice from the unit chair if they are unable to complete SIT374 and SIT378 consecutively
Electives
Select from a range of elective units offered across many courses. In some cases you may even be able to choose elective units from a completely different discipline area (subject to meeting unit requirements).
It is important to note that some elective units may include compulsory placement, study tours, work-based training or collaborative research training arrangements.
Work experience
This course includes a compulsory work placement where you will be required to undertake a minimum of 100 hours in industry, providing professional work experience with an approved host organisation. Alternatively, high achieving students may have the opportunity to undertake an extended full-time paid industry-based learning placement between 6 – 12 weeks (conditions apply, please refer to deakin.edu.au/sebe/wil.)
Elective units may also provide additional opportunities for Work Integrated Learning experiences.
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Other learning experiences
To broaden your experience of the world, you will have an opportunity to participate in overseas placements and study tours as an elective option in your course.