School of School of Computing, Engineering
and Mathematical Sciences
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
CSE4002
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SUBJECT LEARNING GUIDE
Teaching Period Term 2 2023
Subject Coordinator Dr Fei Lui
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SUBJECT DETAILS
Subject Code: CSE4002
Subject Title: Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
Teaching Period: Term 2, 2023
Location(s): Bundoora
Credit Points: 15
Delivery Mode: Online
AQF Level: 8
ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Assumed Skills & Knowledge: N/A
Special Study Requirements: Students with special needs whose participation in this subject
might be limited by any study requirements are encouraged to
consult the Equality and Diversity Centre (EDC).
To contact the Centre:
• Telephone on (03) 9479 2900 (Melbourne); (03) 5444 7410
(Bendigo); (02) 6024 9628 (Albury-Wodonga)
• National Relay Service Deaf and Hearing Impaired: 133 677
(within Australia only)
Email: equality@latrobe.edu.au or refer to the website.
Additional subject requirements: Internet access. All resources are available online via the LMS.
Class materials: All materials are available online via the LMS.
STAFF CONTACTS
Subject Coordinator: Dr Fei Lui
Email: f.liu@latrobe.edu.au
Tel: +61 (0)3 94791949
Location: City campus BG236
Consultation time/s: Times by email and/or appointment
ABOUT THIS SUBJECT
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the field of engaging computers for reasoning and decision making. In this
subject you will learn the fundamental concepts and different application fields of AI. The main topics you
will learn about include searching, knowledge representation and reasoning, expert system design and
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development, and responsible AI principles and applications. You will also practise the design and
development of AI models for real-world problems in the learning material and activities.
SUBJECT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (SILOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject, you should be able to:
1. Critically assess the scope of artificial intelligence theories and applications
2. Devise appropriate representations of search problems and knowledge representation schemes
3. Represent diverse situations using knowledge representation schemes
4. Design and develop AI models for real-world problems
GRADUATE CAPABILITIES (GC)
GC GC Point
Communication Midpoint
Inquiry and Analysis Midpoint
Personal and Professional Midpoint
Discipline Knowledge and Skills Midpoint
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Timetable details are available at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/your-course/timetables. Students
should also regularly check this subject’s LMS site for updated information.
Session Date Learning Activities Contact hours
1 Monday 27
February
2023
Introduction to AI
Drop-in session
1-2
2 Monday 6
March 2023
State space search
Drop-in session
1-2
3 Monday 13
March 2023
Automated reasoning
Drop-in session
1-2
4 Monday 20
March 2023
Game-playing and expert systems
– Drop-in session
Assessment consultation opportunity
2-3
5 Monday 27
March 2023
Machine learning and chatbots
– Drop-in session
Assessment consultation opportunity
2-3
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6 Monday 3
April 2023
Anomaly detection and responsible AI
– Drop-in session
Assessment consultation opportunity
2-3
7 Monday 10
April 2023
Study/Exam week
Total 9-15
Details of any self-allocation activities
N/A
SELF-DIRECTED STUDY
In addition to the learning activities specified, you are expected to allocate approximately 17 hours per
week of self-directed study in this subject. This time includes subject preparation, completing learning
activities, readings, assessment preparation and other related work to enhance your participation in this
subject and your learning at La Trobe.
LEARNING RESOURCES & TECHNOLOGIES
Resource Type Title Author and Year Publisher
Required
All materials are available online via the LMS.
Recommended
All materials are available online via the LMS.
ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK SUMMARY
Week/
session Date due % Assessment Feedback method
SILOs
assessed
2, 3, 4, 5 Quiz 1: Sunday, 12 March
2023 by 23:59
Quiz 2: Sunday, 19 March
2023 by 23:59
Quiz 3: Sunday, 26 March
2023 by 23:59
20% Quiz (x4) Immediate online
feedback
1, 2
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Quiz 4: Sunday, 2 April
2023 by 23:59
6 Sunday, 9 April 2023 by
23:59
30% Programming
assignment
Written feedback
provided 7 days after
task deadline
4
7 TBA 50% Online
examination
Upon request 2, 3, 4
Additional information about assessment & feedback
Students should keep a copy of all assignments submitted for assessment.
HURDLE REQUIREMENTS
There are a variety of assessment hurdles or conditions for passing a subject other than the overall mark.
Hurdle Requirements may be built into the assessment of the learning outcomes of your subject.
There are no Hurdle Requirements for this subject / The Hurdle Requirements for this subject are:
GENERAL ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
SUBMITTING WRITTEN WORK WITH TURNITIN
Turnitin is a web-based text-matching software system used at La Trobe University to assist you in writing
your assignments and checking for similarity with existing published work. Please remember to allow
adequate time to submit your assignment to Turnitin. It is your responsibility to have your assignment
submitted by the assessment due date. Not receiving an originality report is not an acceptable reason for
requesting an assignment extension unless it is a required part of the assessment.
POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
The University has a comprehensive policy framework to which both staff and students must adhere. You
should familiarise yourself with those policies, procedures and guidelines likely to affect you especially the
following:
• Academic Integrity
• Academic Progress Review
• Assessment Policy
• Adjustments to Assessment, including extensions to submission dates and Special Consideration
• Health and Safety (OHS)
• Privacy
• Validation and Moderation, including applications for review and re-mark
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ADJUSTMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT
You may be affected by a range of adverse circumstances while you are preparing for or undertaking an
assessment task. There are avenues for adjustments to your assessment depending on the circumstances
you face. For more detailed information refer to the Assessment Procedure – Adjustments.

REQUEST AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO SUBMIT AN ASSIGNMENT TASK
Where you know in advance that you will not be able to submit an assessment task by the due date due to
adverse circumstances that have affected you during the preparation of the task, you will need to request
an extension of time to submit. This must be done at least three days prior to the due date. Penalties
normally apply if you submit an assessment after the due date. Poor time management is not an
acceptable reason for an extension.
To apply, go to https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/admin/forms/request-an-extension/request

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
If you have experienced serious short term, adverse and unforeseen circumstances that substantially affect
your ability to complete an assessment task to the best of your potential, you may be eligible to apply for
Special Consideration. To do this or find more information, go to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/special-
consideration

STUDENTS WITH A LEARNING ACCESS PLAN (LAP)
Students who have a Learning Access Plan must apply for any additional adjustments they may need via the
same channels but may have access to more flexible arrangements depending on their circumstances.
Please refer to your LAP.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Academic integrity means being honest in academic work and taking responsibility for learning the
conventions of scholarship. Academic integrity education is integral to the learning experience at La Trobe
University. The University requires its academic staff and students to observe the highest ethical standards
in all aspects of academic work, and it demonstrates its commitment to these values by awarding due
credit for honestly conducted scholarly work, and by penalising academic misconduct and all forms of
cheating.

The penalty for submitting an assignment under your name that is the work of a third-party may be severe,
even leading to exclusion from the University without readmission. Refer to the Academic Integrity -
Schedule of Responses and Penalties for Academic Misconduct within the Academic Integrity Policy.

You should understand and be able to practice integrity in all your academic work, and be familiar with the
Academic Integrity website and complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) found in your LMS.

If you have any specific questions regarding Academic Integrity about your assessment, your Subject or
Course Coordinator will be able to assist.

STUDENT FEEDBACK ON SUBJECT SURVEYS
The Student Feedback on Subjects (SFS) Survey is one of the quality assurance processes that occur across
the University. In this survey, you can tell us about your learning experiences in this subject. We value your
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feedback. Your views are taken seriously and assist us to improve the learning experience for future
students through the LTU Subject Monitoring process.

The surveys will be available for you to complete towards the end of the subject teaching period. Feedback
from previous students who completed this subject is available in the LMS site for this subject.

For more information you may contact surveys@latrobe.edu.au.

CHARTER OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a La Trobe coursework student, you have rights and responsibilities. La Trobe statutes and regulations,
as well as policies and procedures govern your rights and responsibilities. La Trobe University aspires to
provide an outstanding student experience conducive to scholarly activity and supportive of your learning
goals.

The Charter of Student Rights and Responsibilities is a summary of your rights and responsibilities as a
student at La Trobe. The Charter was developed in consultation with La Trobe students.
https://policies.latrobe.edu.au/document/view.php?id=225.

STUDENT COMPLAINTS
The Student Complaints Management System (SCM) is a formal mechanism for students to lodge
concerns about any aspect of their university experience. A student complaint may be about any aspect of
university life, such as an administrative matter, a problem with a subject or course, or the conduct of a
student or staff member.

For more information about the Student Complaint process and how to lodge a complaint, visit the
Complaints and Feedback page at: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/support/complaints.


GETTING HELP AND SUPPORT AT UNI
A range of services at La Trobe can assist you with your studies, health and wellbeing.
For the full range of services and facilities available for you, go to Student Help and Support at
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/support.

STUDYING ONLINE
When you are in studying an online subject, please be sure that you can continue to access our learning
support services through the Learning Hub (academic skills, English language, Maths and Science) via Zoom
appointments that you can book by accessing the Learning Hub LMS page or by emailing the
LearningHub@latrobe.edu.au.

You also have access to assignment feedback and online study support chat through Studiosity that can be
accessed from any subject LMS page. You can also access the Library services remotely through the library
website.

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LIBRARY
Your Library offers many ways to support your study. To discover more about how the Library can help,
visit your Library website and explore the following essential resources:

• Achieve@Uni
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/study-resources/learning/achieve -
Learn skills to help complete your assessments
• Assessment Planner
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/library/assessment-thesis-support/plan-my-assessment –
Create a personal assessment schedule
• Expert Help Guides
https://latrobe.libguides.com/ - Find expert discipline and specialist help for your research
• Referencing at La Trobe University
http://latrobe.libguides.com/referencing/ - Understand how and why to reference
• Academic Referencing Tool
www.lib.latrobe.edu.au/referencing-tool - Get detailed examples of referencing styles
• Chat to library staff
www.latrobe.edu.au/library - Access the text chat service from the Library website
• Contact us
www.latrobe.edu.au/library/about/contact - Call or email your Library

ASK LA TROBE
ASK La Trobe is a service open to all La Trobe students who need guidance with administrative matters
during their time at La Trobe. ASK La Trobe can provide you with help relating to enrolments and
timetabling, fees and financial support, exams, results and graduations & student life and support services.

Go to ASK La Trobe – Current Students at http://latrobe-current.custhelp.com/app/home and start by
looking at our FAQs or visit us at your campus ASK La Trobe Help Zone.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for:

• Call 1300 La Trobe (1300 528 762)
• Ask a question online at http://latrobe-current.custhelp.com/app/ask
• Visit the ASK La Trobe Help Zone. Join the queue for the Bundoora, Bendigo or city campuses using
the QLess: Virtual Queuing system.

LEARNING AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
There are many resources, including services, to help you with your academic studies at La Trobe. Go to
the Learning and Support Programs page at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/study-resources/learning
for further information.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Your health and wellbeing are an important part of being a successful student. Studying can be stressful
and many factors can affect your mental and physical health, in and outside of the University.
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Check out the services available to you at La Trobe to support your health and wellbeing at
www.latrobe.edu.au/wellbeing.