Overview

This Micro-credential aims to give learners an understanding of current trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future development of the field, covering both academic research and industrial deployments. The focus of the module will be on the challenges and opportunities that developments in AI present to individuals, organisations, and society. Learners will gain experience of critiquing literature on AI and evaluating the technological readiness of various AI approaches to solve specific real-world problems.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be over 21 years of age.  A Level 8 undergraduate, or Level 7 qualification with 3 years experience is required.  Applications can be considered using Recognition of Prior Learning.

Students should have some prior knowledge of Artificial Intelligence before taking this module, as this will be necessary to engage with the lecture material and complete the assignments.

What you will Learn

• Overview of Topic Issues in AI
• AI for Recommender Systems
• AI for Insurance
• Applications of Reinforcement Learning
• Reproducibility in AI Research and Development
• Evaluating the Technological Readiness Levels of AI Systems
• AI Failures
• Explainable AI
• Malicious Uses of AI
• AI for Social Good
• AI for Drug Discovery

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an awareness of future trends in AI and emerging AI technologies
2. Identify opportunities to apply AI in specific problem domains
3. Discuss the challenges associated with applying AI in specific problem domains
4. Assess the technological readiness of a range of AI techniques to solve specific problems
5. Critique literature on AI
6. Communicate their knowledge of AI effectively through written reports, oral presentations and discussions

Assessments

• Continuous Assessment (100%)

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

Dr Patrick Mannion,
Programme Director of the PG Cert in Artificial Intelligence for Professionals,
Computer Science, University of Galway

Email: Dr Patrick Mannion

How to Apply

From the 1st October 2024, you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:

Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Micro-credentials/CPD Postgrad Level 9
Academic programme: Software Engineering & Database Technologies Micro-credentials – CPC1

You will need to manually enter the Module Name and Code under ‘Module Name’ on the second page of your application. Please copy the name and code below:

Future of Artificial Intelligence - CT5186