Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Tools for AI and Data Science

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SZF_171
Branch of Science
Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Information and Communication Science; Management Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Kuldīgas iela 9c, Rīga

About Study Course

Objective

The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills to use the latest artificial intelligence (AI) and data science technologies and related tools in a business or organizational context. By learning the selection and application of technologies and tools such as cognitive services, generative artificial intelligence platforms, edge computing and cloud deployment techniques for machine learning models, and DevOps, students will learn to organize an appropriate development environment, enable innovation, and improve operational efficiency, achieving the goals set by the organization in areas related to the application of AI and data science. By combining theory and practice, the course will prepare future leaders who will know what tools and working methods to use to exploit the opportunities of technology.

Preliminary Knowledge

Basic knowledge of Python programming, fundamentals of data science and machine learning, students are familiar with data visualization methods. Previous experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) is desirable, but not mandatory. This knowledge will help students master the artificial intelligence tools and methods covered in the course.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students will be able to distinguish, define, describe, and explain the importance and application of AI and data science technologies and related tools in the process of creating AI and data science solutions.

Individual work and tests

Examination

Skills

1.Students will be able to configure and start using tools related to AI and data science technology to use them in the development of new AI and data science solutions.

Individual work and tests

Cognitive Service trial prototype Model teaching and inference in computing cloud service

2.Students will be able to choose appropriate tools based on information about the work goal to be achieved, the type of data and the risks.

Competences

1.Students will be able to analyze, evaluate, and present the alternatives, options, and applications of tools needed to create AI and data science solutions in an organizational context.

Individual work and tests

Examination Individual work

2.Students will be able to analyze and explain the use of different tools within the development of a single AI or data science project, depending on the project workflow or phase.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

25.00% from total grade
Test

The following practical work and tests are planned. 1) Theoretical question test. 25% of the total score. 2) Planning of AI and data science tools and work environment organization in the company (group presentation) A case study type task, in which, after familiarizing themselves with the task conditions and the achievable organizational goals, students (in groups) must evaluate and select suitable tool alternatives and explain the AI ​​DevOps work organization approach based on the acquired material. The assessment will be guided by the compliance of the selected solution with the organizational goals and constraints specified in the case description. 25% of the total score. 3) Cognitive service pilot prototype A task in which the student will individually demonstrate a prototype of a cognitive cloud service (e.g. computer vision, voice, chat, etc.) of their choice, thus becoming familiar with the tools related to the demonstration process. 25% of the total score. 4) Model training and inference in a cloud computing service Using a trial or other version, students will train and infer a machine learning model to practically master the tools involved in this process. The assessment will be based on the confirmation of a successful outcome of the activity. 25% of the total grade

2.

Cognitive Service trial prototype

25.00% from total grade
Test

A prototype cognitive service trial task in which the student will individually demonstrate a prototype of cognitive cloud service of his or her choice (e.g. computer vision, voice, chat, etc.), thereby familiarising himself or herself with the tools involved in the exhibition process. 25% of the total score.

3.

Model teaching and inference in computing cloud service

25.00% from total grade
Test

Using a trial or other version of Model teaching and inference in a computing cloud service, students will train and inferno a machine learning model to practically learn the tools involved in the process. The evaluation will be carried out on the basis of a successful confirmation of the outcome of the operation. 25% of total rating

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

25.00% from total grade
Test

Planning (group presentation) case analysis (case study) type task for the organisation of AI and data science tools and work environment in the enterprise in which, after learning about the conditions of the task and the objectives of the organisation to be achieved, students (groups) must evaluate and choose alternatives to suitable tools and explain the approach to organising the work of AI DevOps based on the material they have acquired. In the evaluation, we’ll control the organization’s goals and limits specified in the description of the match case for the selected solution. 25% of the total score.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction, the origins of AI from computing technologies and big data
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Data Science and AI in Organizations - The Tool Landscape
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

DevOps in AI and data science solution development
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Cognitive services and their application in practical work
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Deep Learning and Neural Networks / Alternatively, guest lecturer or practical work time
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Edge computing
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Generative AI: Tools and Opportunities
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Creating and managing AI models in the cloud: from training to inference
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Creating and managing AI models in the cloud: from training to inference / Guest speaker
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Deploying AI models locally
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Risks and ethics in developing AI solutions
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Future trends and conclusion of AI and AI tools
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Wikipedia. 2024. Cloud Computing. Wikimedia FoundationSuitable for English stream

2.

Eric Anderson, Florian Zettelmeyer. 2022. Leading with AI and Analytics Build Your Data Science IQ to Drive Business Value. McGraw-Hill EducationSuitable for English stream

3.

Microsoft. 2024. Azure Machine Learning documentationSuitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Microsoft. 2024. What is Edge Computing?Suitable for English stream

2.

Jupyter Team. 2024. Project Jupyter DocumentationSuitable for English stream

Other Information Sources

1.

Bob Swan. 2024. How to Build a Thriving AI Ecosystem with Lisa Su, CEO of AMDSuitable for English stream

2.

Kamrad Ahmed. 2024 AI and Data Scientist RoadmapSuitable for English stream

3.

Lex Fridman. 2024. Pieter Levels: Programming, Viral AI Startups, and Digital Nomad Life.Suitable for English stream

4.

NVDIA. 2024. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Keynote at COMPUTEX 2024Suitable for English stream

5.

NVDIA. 2024. AI and The Next Computing Platforms With Jensen Huang and Mark ZuckerbergSuitable for English stream

6.

Warpdotdev. 2024. Easiest Way to Fine-Tune a LLM and Use It With OllamaSuitable for English stream