159224

Methods in Machine Learning

An introduction to machine learning including key concepts, methods and algorithms. The course has a focus on neural networks and training methods and includes the practical application and implementation of machine learning algorithms as well as modern tools and libraries. The ethical and responsible use of data and the impact of artificial intelligence tools on society is discussed.
Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

159224
Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level
Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15
Subject
Computer Science

Course planning information

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
159102 and 160105 and (161111 or 297101)

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Describe and explain the core concepts of machine learning methods and techniques.
  • 2 Implement and apply machine learning algorithms to specified problems.
  • 3 Compare and evaluate training methods for different application areas.
  • 4 Utilise modern machine learning tools for practical applications.
  • 5 Discuss relevant ethical, legal and cultural considerations (including Māori and Indigenous contexts) related to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Computer programmes 2 30%
Computer programmes 3 4 30%
Exam (centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 5 40%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Explanation of assessment types
Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.