The goal of the course is that the students should be able to conduct a self-contained discussion and analysis of an AI problem using the "toolbox" they have acquired through the bachelor's program.

The course consists of a general introduction to writing a bachelor's thesis in addition to a self-selected AI or AI and society problem / project description that will result in the completed thesis. The assignment should be based on a topic that will be discussed from a theoretical perspective, earlier research or a programming project. The Department of Information Science and Media Studies and the Department of Informatics contributes with a list of proposals for topics and issues

A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate...

• can use theory and software development  to understand and solve AI issues
• have knowledge of scientific writing and source usage

Skills

The candidate...

• can formulate, discuss and analyze an AI problem
• can write a clear and structured paper
• can obtain appropriate literature

General competence

The candidate...

• master written and oral presentation of own work
• can critically discuss others' work

• Approved project description, oral presentation and participation in 1st group meeting
• Approved first draft and participation in individual guidance
• Approved draft of the 2nd group meeting, as well as oral presentation and opposition to the collection

Please note that only a quarter of the compulsory requirements will be approved, and that only one is valid during the semester.

Assessment only in the teaching semester

Students with https://www.uib.no/en/student/118764/absence-examvalid absence as defined in the UiB regulations § 5-5 can apply for an extended submission deadline to eksamen.infomedia@uib.no. The application must be submitted before the deadline for submission has expired.