Artificial Intelligence permeates our reality at all levels, from surgical interventions and space programs to applications and devices we use routinely as we go through the day. This course will unravel the “magic” behind this buzz word and will enable the student to understand what AI is, how it works and what it takes to build an AI capable system. Technology advances currently enable building AI based functionality without coding, thus opening up the domain to a whole new audience of non-expert users. Capitalizing on these technological advances, as part of the practical section, the course will guide the student towards the implementation and consumption of such an AI based system.
When and Where
Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8:00, Alter 602
Section 002, CRN 42336
Learning outcomes
- Understand fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence
- Explain the difference between rules-based and learning-based systems
- Explain the role of data science, machine learning, and predictive analytics in creating AI-based solutions
- Integrate AI and analytics using Microsoft’s PowerBI
- Deploy a predictive model using Microsoft Azure
Laptop Mandate
The Fox School of Business requires all students to have their own laptop.
Late Assignment/Project Submission Policy
Any assignment or project submitted after the start of class on the due date is considered late. Late assignments will be assessed a 20% penalty per day late. After two days, no late assignments will be accepted.
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism and academic dishonesty can take many forms. The most obvious is copying from another student’s exam, but the following are also forms of this:
- Copying material directly, word-for-word, from a source (including the Internet)
- Using material from a source without a proper citation
- Turning in an assignment from a previous semester as if it were your own
- Using material from another student’s assignment in your own assignment
- Sharing your answers to an assignment with another student
- Working together on individual assignments
- Use of unauthorized notes during an examination
If you use text, figures, and data in reports that were created by someone other than yourself, you must identify the source and clearly differentiate your work from the material that you are referencing. There are many different acceptable formats that you can use to cite the work of others (see some of the resources below). You must clearly show the reader what is your work and what is a reference to somebody else’s work.
Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses. Both parties will be held equally responsible, i.e. both the student who shares the work and the student who copies the work.
There will be zero tolerance for blatant plagiarism or any other type of academic dishonesty. Any student found doing this will receive a final grade of “F” for the course and a formal complaint will be filed with the University Disciplinary Committee (UDC). There are no exceptions to this policy.
Classroom Etiquette
The environment you and your fellow students create in class directly impacts the value gained from the course. To that end, the following are my expectation of your conduct in this class:
- Arrive on time and stay until the end of class.
- Turn off cell phones, pagers and alarms while in class.
- Limit the use of electronic devices (e.g., laptop, tablet computer) to class-related usage such as taking notes. Restrict the use of an Internet connection (e.g., checking email, Internet browsing, sending instant messages) to before class, during class breaks, or after class.
- During class time speak to the entire class (or breakout group) and let each person “take their turn.”
- Be fully present and remain present for the entirety of each class meeting.
Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in 100 Ritter Annex (drs@temple.edu; 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as practical. I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential.
Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The University has a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy #03.70.02) which can be accessed at policies.temple.edu.