Assessment Brief: ICT5356 Principles of Artificial Intelligence

Trimester 3, 2024

Assessment Overview
Type Weight Length Due ULOs
Assessment Task
ing Assessed
Assessment 1: Quiz Individual 18% 1 hour Weeks 3, ULO2
Respond to questions to describe (900 6, 8 ULO3
various AI and machine learning words)
Invigilated
approaches.

Assessment 2: Supervised Machine Individual 20% 500 words Week 4 ULO1

Learning Project + model ULO2
Implement a machine learning (equiv.
model to solve selected problems 1000
using supervised machine learning words)
and related data sets. Write a
report outlining steps taken.
Assessment 3: Laboratory Individual 12% 1 hour Weeks ULO1
Practicum (equiv. 5, 9 ULO2
Implement machine learning 2000 ULO3
Invigilated words)
models for given scenarios and ULO4
corresponding training data. Write
a report outlining steps taken.
Assessment 4: NLP / Computer Group 25% 500 words Week ULO2
Vision Project + model 7 ULO3
Implement a machine learning (equiv. ULO4
model to perform natural language 1000
processing (text classification) or words)
computer vision (image
classification) tasks. Write a report
outlining steps taken.
Assessment 5: Report Individual 25% 1000 Week ULO5
Write a report to discuss emerging words 12 ULO6
AI technologies, guidelines for their
development, and their impact on
society, industry and other
technology.
equiv. – equivalent word count based on the Assessment Load Equivalence Guide. It means this assessment is
equivalent to the normally expected time requirement for a written submission containing the specified
number of words.

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Note for all assessments tasks:
● Students can generate/modify/create text generated by AI. They are then asked to
modify the text according to the brief of the assignment.
● During the preparation and writing of an assignment, students use AI tools, but may
not include any AI-generated material in their final report.
● AI tools are used by students in researching topics and preparing assignments, but
all AI-generated content must be acknowledged in the final report as follows:

Format
I acknowledge the use of [insert the name of AI system and link] to [describe how it
was used]. The prompts used were entered on [enter the date in ddmmyyy:] [list the
prompts that were used]
Example
Tools
I acknowledge the use of ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com to create content to plan
and brainstorm ideas for my assessment. The prompts used were entered on 18
March, 2023:
● What are some key challenges in running an online business?

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 Assessment 1: Quiz

Due date: Weeks 3, 6, 8

Group/individual: Individual
Word count/Time provided: 450 words each (1 hour)
Weighting: 3 x 6% = 18%
Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO-2, ULO-3

Assessment 1 Detail
During one hour of the weekly seminar in Weeks 3, 6 and 8, you will be provided with some
questions and problems relating to one or more machine learning algorithms or approaches.
You will be required to provide written answers to explain:
● How the relevant algorithm(s) or approach(es) work
● How they relate to any problems/scenarios given

These assessments are held during each relevant weekly seminar and they are invigilated.

Assessment 1 Marking Criteria and Rubric

Each assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 6% of the total unit mark,
totalling a combined weight of 3 x 6% = 18%.

Marking Not satisfactory Satisfactory Good Very Good Excellent

Criteria
(0-49%) of the criterion (50-64%) of the (65-74%) of the (75-84%) of the (85-100%) of the
mark criterion mark criterion mark criterion mark criterion mark

Understanding of Shows little or no Shows some Shows good Shows very good Shows excellent
AI/ML (40 marks) understanding of the understanding of the understanding of understanding of the understanding of the
relevant algorithm or relevant algorithm or the relevant relevant algorithm or relevant algorithm or
machine learning machine learning algorithm or machine learning machine learning
approach. approach, but machine learning approach. Displays approach. Gives
displays one or more approach. understanding of the insightful descriptions
considerable rationale behind the indicating the rationale
omissions or errors. approach, and the behind the approach,
technicalities of how and the technicalities
it works. of how it works.

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 Application to Shows little or no Shows some Shows good Shows very good Shows excellent
Problem (40 understanding of how understanding of understanding of understanding of understanding of how
marks) to apply the relevant how to apply the how to apply the how to apply the to apply the relevant
algorithm or approach relevant algorithm or relevant algorithm relevant algorithm or algorithm or approach
to the approach to the or approach to the approach to the to the
problems/scenarios problems/scenarios problems/scenarios problems/scenarios problems/scenarios
presented. presented. Is able to presented. Is able to presented. Is able to presented. Is able to
demonstrate how to use the approach to use the approach to use the approach
solve the problem, solve the problems solve the problems logically and clearly to
but displays one or provided. provided with no solve the problems
more considerable errors at all. provided.
errors in solution.
Clarity and Answers are unclear, Answers are Answers are mostly Answers are clear Answers are clear and
Presentation disorganised, and somewhat clear, but clear and organised. and organised. organised, easy to
(20 marks) difficult to understand. lack organisation. understand, and
engaging or insightful.

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Assessment 2: Supervised Machine Learning Project

Due date: Week 4

Group/individual: Individual
Word count/Time provided: 500 words + model (equiv. 1000 words)
Weighting: 20%
Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO-1, ULO-2

Assessment 2 Detail
You will research a goal, problem or task that could be solved using:
● Supervised machine learning; with
● A dataset that can be captured within a .csv file or similar that you are able to source; and with
● A simple machine learning algorithm (one of the algorithms that you will explore during Week 2)

In your application to SAINT, you will describe:

● The goal, problem or task
● The kind of data that will be used to train the machine
● An example of the kind of dataset that could be used (by creating a small sample yourself, or
sourcing an appropriate sample online)
● The features that will be explored in the training
● The learning algorithm(s) that could be used to learn from the training data
● One or more working models trained on the dataset

Specifically, the machine learning model will be developed within the Orange software
package. You are required to submit three items:
1. A document (500 words) that includes:
● A description of the goal, problem or task that you want to solve
● An explanation of how this goal, problem or task could be framed as a classification or
regression task
● A training dataset that you will use to address this goal/problem/task - either link to an
actual dataset, or provide a sample of data that you create
● An explanation of this dataset - the features included, the target variable, and how the
data relates to the classification or regression task
● Any modifications or pre-processing you did for this training data, and why
● The machine learning algorithms you used for the goal/problem/task, and why
● Any hyperparameters you specified for your machine learning models
● What you achieved with the model - describe the predictions the model made on a small
sample of data

2. The Orange project.

3. The model(s) developed.
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 Assessment 2 Marking Criteria and Rubric
The assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 20% of the total unit mark.

Marking Not satisfactory Satisfactory Good Very Good Excellent

Criteria
(0-49%) of the criterion (50-64%) of the (65-74%) of the (75-84%) of the (85-100%) of the
mark criterion mark criterion mark criterion mark criterion mark

Description of The description of goal, The description The description The description is The description is
Task problem, or task is provides a basic clearly articulates thorough, well- exceptionally clear,
(30 marks) unclear or missing key understanding of goal, problem, or defined, and shows a detailed, and
details. Explanation goal, problem, or task and strong understanding insightful, showcasing
lacks clarity or task but lacks clarity demonstrates a of the goal, problem, a deep understanding
relevance to reasonable or task. Framing is of the goal, problem,
or depth. The
classification or insightful and well- or task. Framing is
framing is understanding.
regression. connected to exceptional, showing a
somewhat relevant Explanation
classification or deep and insightful
to classification or demonstrates a
regression concepts. connection to
regression but lacks clear understanding classification or
depth. of how the task can regression concepts.
be framed as
classification or
regression.
Training Data Explanation of the Dataset is described Explanation Explanation is Explanation is
used dataset is missing or with basic details but provides a clear thorough and exceptional, offering
(30 marks) contains significant lacks clarity or depth. overview of the demonstrates a detailed insights into
inaccuracies. No Basic modifications dataset, including strong grasp of features, target
modifications or pre- or pre-processing features, target dataset variable, and dataset's
processing are steps are mentioned, variable, and characteristics and
role in the task.
performed, or but their rationale is relevance to the relevance.
Modifications or pre-
explanations are unclear. task. Modifications Modifications or pre-
unclear. or pre-processing processing are well- processing are
are adequately reasoned and exceptional,
explained and effectively contribute showcasing a deep
justified. to model understanding of their
development. impact on the task.
Machine Inappropriate Basic algorithms are Appropriate Algorithms are well- Algorithm selection
Learning algorithms or chosen, but their algorithms are suited to the task, and hyperparameter
Algorithms (10 hyperparameters are suitability and selected, and their and tuning are exceptional,
marks) chosen, or explanations hyperparameters are relevance to the hyperparameters are demonstrating a deep
are missing. inadequately task is well-justified carefully tuned with understanding of
explained. along with clear reasoning. model choices.
reasonable
hyperparameters.
Predictions (10 Model achievements Basic model Model Model achievements Model achievements
marks) and predictions are achievements and achievements and and predictions are and predictions are
unclear or not predictions are predictions are well- clearly articulated, exceptional, with
provided. mentioned but lack described for a showcasing insightful analysis and
detail or clarity. small sample of interpretation.
data.
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insight.

Overall and The submission and The submission and Submission and Submission and Submission and
Orange Project Orange project lacks project meet basic project are well- project are cohesive, project are
(20 marks) coherence, structure, requirements but structured and insightful, and show a outstanding,
or relevance. lacks clarity. demonstrate a strong grasp of displaying exceptional
reasonable concepts. clarity, depth, and
understanding of insight into all aspects
key concepts. of the assessment.

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 Assessment 3: Laboratory Practicum
Due date: Weeks 5, 9
Group/individual: Individual
Word count/Time provided: equiv. 2000 words each (1 hour)
Weighting: 2 x 6% = 12%
Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO-1, ULO-2, ULO-3, ULO-4

Assessment 3 Detail
During one hour of the weekly seminar in Weeks 5 and 9, you will be provided with a
scenario and corresponding training data for a classification or regression task. You will train
one or more machine learning models to perform this task and write a report outlining:
● How the training data relates to a classification or regression task
● Any modifications or pre-processing that are appropriate for this training data
● The machine learning algorithms used, including any hyperparameters
● An evaluation of the performance of any models developed

These assessments are held during each relevant weekly seminar and they are invigilated.

Assessment 3 Marking Criteria and Rubric

Each assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 6% of the total unit mark,
totalling a combined weight of 2 x 6% = 12%.

Marking Not satisfactory (0- Satisfactory Good Very Good Excellent

Criteria 49%) of the criterion (50-64%) of the (65-74%) of the (75-84%) of the (85-100%) of the
mark criterion mark criterion mark criterion mark criterion mark
Training Data Explanation of the Dataset is Explanation Explanation is Explanation is
(25 marks) dataset is missing or described with provides a clear thorough and exceptional, offering
contains significant basic details but overview of the demonstrates a detailed insights into
inaccuracies. No lacks clarity or dataset, including strong grasp of features, target
modifications or pre- depth. Basic features, target dataset variable, and dataset's
processing are modifications or variable, and characteristics and
role in the task.
performed, or pre-processing relevance to the relevance.
Modifications or pre-
explanations are steps are task. Modifications Modifications or pre-
unclear. mentioned, but or pre-processing processing are well- processing are
their rationale is are adequately reasoned and exceptional,
unclear. explained and effectively showcasing a deep
justified. contribute to model understanding of their
development. impact on the task.

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Machine Inappropriate Basic algorithms Appropriate Algorithms are well- Algorithm selection and
Learning algorithms or are chosen, but algorithms are suited to the task, hyperparameter tuning
Algorithms (25 hyperparameters are their suitability selected, and their and are exceptional,
marks) chosen, or and relevance to the hyperparameters demonstrating a deep
explanations are hyperparameters task is well-justified are carefully tuned understanding of model
missing. are inadequately along with with clear reasoning. choices.
explained. reasonable
hyperparameters.
Model Model achievements Basic model Model Model achievements Model achievements
evaluation are unclear or not achievements are achievements are are clearly are exceptional, with
(25 marks) provided. mentioned but well-described for articulated, insightful analysis and
lack detail or a small sample of showcasing interpretation.
clarity. data. understanding and
insight.
Overall and The submission and The submission Submission and Submission and Submission and project
Orange Project Orange project lacks and project meet project are well- project are cohesive, are outstanding,
(25 marks) coherence, structure, basic structured and insightful, and show displaying exceptional
or relevance. requirements but demonstrate a a strong grasp of clarity, depth, and
lacks clarity. reasonable concepts. insight into all aspects
understanding of of the assessment.
key concepts.

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Assessment 4: NLP / Computer Vision Project
Due date: Week 7
Group/individual: Group
Word count/Time provided: 500 words + model (equiv. 1000 words)
Weighting: 25%
Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO2, ULO3, and ULO4

Assessment 4 Detail

You will research a particular natural language processing or computer vision goal, problem
or task that could be solved using:
● Text classification (if you choose to solve an NLP problem); or
● Image classification (if you choose to solve a computer vision problem)
● In your application to SAINT, you will describe:
● The specific NLP or computer vision task you are seeking to accomplish
● What kind of goal or problem this will achieve/solve for your organisation
● A small sample of image data or language data that could be the basis for training a
model
● An abstract design of a neural network that could be used to train a model using this
training data
● One or more AI models trained from the sample data, using a suitable algorithm

Specifically, the machine learning model will be developed within the Orange software
package. You are required to submit three items:
1. A document (500 words) that includes:
● A description of the goal, problem or task that you want to solve.
● An explanation of how this goal, problem or task could be framed as a text
classification task or image classification task
● A training dataset that you will use to address this goal/problem/task - either link to
an actual dataset, or provide a sample of data that you create
● An explanation of this dataset - what a typical data point is, the possible target class
labels, and how this relates to the classification task
● A diagram to depict a neural network that could be used to train a model using this
training data
● Any modifications or pre-processing you did for this training data, and why
● The machine learning algorithms you used for the goal/problem/task
● Any hyperparameters you specified for your machine-learning models
● What you achieved with the model - describe the predictions the model made on a
small sample of data
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3.The model(s) developed.

Assessments 4 Marking Criteria and Rubric

The assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 25% of the total unit mark.

Marking Not satisfactory (0- Satisfactory Good Very Good Excellent

Criteria 49%) of the criterion (50-64%) of the (65-74%) of the (75-84%) of the (85-100%) of the
mark criterion mark criterion mark criterion mark criterion mark
Description of Description of goal, Description Description clearly Description is Description is
Task problem, or task is provides a basic articulates goal, thorough, well- exceptionally clear,
(20 marks) unclear or missing key understanding of problem, or task defined, and shows detailed, and
details. Explanation goal, problem, or and demonstrates a strong insightful,
lacks clarity or task but lacks clarity a reasonable understanding of showcasing a deep
relevance to text or or depth. The understanding. understanding of
the goal, problem,
image classification. framing is Explanation the goal, problem,
somewhat relevant demonstrates a or task. Framing is or task. Framing is
to text or image clear understanding insightful and well- exceptional,
classification but of how the task can connected to text or showing a deep and
lacks depth. be framed as text image insightful
or image classification connection to text
classification. concepts. or image
classification
concepts.
Training Data Explanation of the Dataset is described Explanation Explanation is Explanation is
used dataset is missing or with basic details provides a clear thorough and exceptional,
(20 marks) contains significant but lacks clarity or overview of the demonstrates a offering detailed
inaccuracies. No depth. Basic dataset, including strong grasp of insights into
modifications or pre- modifications or features, target dataset features, target
processing are pre-processing variable, and characteristics and
variable, and
performed, or steps are relevance to the relevance.
dataset's role in the
explanations are mentioned, but task. Modifications Modifications or
unclear. their rationale is or pre-processing pre-processing are task. Modifications
unclear. are adequately well-reasoned and or pre-processing
explained and effectively are exceptional,
justified. contribute to model showcasing a deep
development. understanding of
their impact on the
task.

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Neural Network Diagram is inaccurate, Diagram includes Diagram illustrates Diagram accurately Diagram is precise,
(20 marks) explanation shows no basic elements of a clear understanding represents essential incorporating all
understanding of data neural network; of how data points components of a essential
representation or explanation shows are represented, neural network, components
network layers. basic understanding demonstrates shows an accurately, and
of data appropriate layer understanding of demonstrates an
representation and configuration, but their relationships, exceptional
network layers. and conveys a understanding of
may
strong grasp of data
have minor
neural network representation,
inaccuracies.
architecture layer configuration,
principles. and connections
within a neural
network.
Machine Inappropriate Basic algorithms are Appropriate Algorithms are well- Algorithm selection
Learning algorithms or chosen, but their algorithms are suited to the task, and
Algorithms (10 hyperparameters are suitability and selected, and their and hyperparameter
marks) chosen, or hyperparameters relevance to the hyperparameters tuning are
explanations are are inadequately task is well-justified are carefully tuned exceptional,
missing. explained. along with with clear demonstrating a
reasonable reasoning. deep understanding
hyperparameters. of model choices.
Predictions (10 Model achievements Basic model Model Model Model
marks) and predictions are achievements and achievements and achievements and achievements and
unclear or not predictions are predictions are well- predictions are predictions are
provided. mentioned but lack described for a clearly articulated, exceptional, with
detail or clarity. small sample of showcasing insightful analysis
data. understanding and and interpretation.
insight.
Overall and The submission and The submission and Submission and Submission and Submission and
Orange Project Orange project lacks project meet basic project are well- project are project are
(20 marks) coherence, structure, requirements but structured and cohesive, insightful, outstanding,
or relevance. lacks clarity. demonstrate a and show a strong displaying
reasonable grasp of concepts. exceptional clarity,
understanding of depth, and insight
key concepts. into all aspects of
the assessment.

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 Assessment 5: Report
Due date: Week 12
Group/individual: Individual
Word count/Time provided: 1000 words
Weighting: 25%
Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO-5, ULO-6

Assessment 5 Detail
You will create a white paper report (1000 words) on the future of AI technology in relation
to your chosen organisation, outlining:
● What emerging AI technologies could be used by the organisation
● What kind of policies or guidelines the organisation will consider, to be responsible
in its development or use of any future AI technologies
● What approach the organisation will use to develop or use these AI technologies
● What wider impact AI technology will have on the industry or field the organisation
works in

Assessments 5 Marking Criteria and Rubric

The assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 25% of the total unit mark.

Marking Not satisfactory (0- Satisfactory Good Very Good Excellent

Criteria 49%) of the criterion (50-64%) of the (65-74%) of the (75-84%) of the (85-100%) of the
mark criterion mark criterion mark criterion mark criterion mark
Identification of The report lacks clear Basic identification The report The identification of The identification
Emerging identification or of potential AI identifies and emerging AI of emerging AI
Technologies understanding of technologies is explains emerging technologies is well- technologies is
(20 marks) relevant emerging AI provided, but the AI technologies that researched and exceptional,
technologies for the discussion lacks are relevant to the insightful, showing showcasing a deep
chosen organisation. depth or relevance chosen a strong understanding of
to the organisation. organisation, understanding of their potential
demonstrating a their applicability to impact and
reasonable the organisation. relevance to the
understanding. organisation.
Responsible AI The report lacks or Basic mention of The report The consideration The discussion of
(20 marks) provides inadequate responsible AI discusses relevant of responsible AI responsible AI
consideration of policies is included, and thoughtful policies is well- policies and
responsible AI policies but the discussion policies or elaborated and guidelines is
or guidelines for the lacks depth or guidelines for demonstrates a exceptional,
organisation. clarity. responsible AI strong showcasing a
development or understanding of comprehensive and
use, demonstrating ethical thoughtful
considerations and

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understanding. challenges. AI deployment.

Implementing AI The report lacks a A basic approach is The approach to AI The approach is The approach is
(20 marks) clear or coherent outlined, but it technology well-defined, highly detailed,
approach to AI lacks specificity or development or use addresses strategic, and
technology depth in addressing is well-considered organisational considers all
development or use the organisation's and demonstrates a needs, and relevant aspects of
for the organisation. needs. reasonable considers potential AI technology
understanding of challenges, showing development or
the organisation's a strong use, showcasing
context. understanding of AI exceptional insight
implementation. and foresight.
Impact of AI The report lacks a Basic mention of The report The discussion of The discussion of
(20 marks) clear discussion of the potential impact is discusses the impact is well- impact is
potential impact of AI provided, but it potential impact of analysed and exceptional,
technology on the lacks depth or AI technology on considers providing
organisation's consideration of the organisation's industry-wide comprehensive
industry or field. industry-wide industry or field effects, showing a insights into how AI
implications. with reasonable strong technology will
insights. understanding of influence the
AI's transformative organisation's
potential. industry or field.
Overall The report lacks The report meets The report is well- The report is The report is
(20 marks) coherence, structure, basic requirements structured and cohesive, insightful, outstanding,
or relevance in but lacks depth, demonstrates a and shows a strong displaying
addressing the clarity, or reasonable grasp of the topics, exceptional clarity,
assigned topics. organisation. understanding of providing valuable depth, and insight
the assigned topics. insights and into all aspects of
analysis. the assigned topics.

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