Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM AI and Sustainable Development Project
School	Government
Department	International Development
Module Code	08 40108
Module Lead	Slava Jankin
Level	Masters Level
Credits	60
Semester
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Project supervision-10 hours Guided independent study-590 hours Total: 600 hours
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Description	This module enables the student to demonstrate professional competence in a substantial AI and data science research project, applying material learned across the degree programme. Students will utilise research methods, data science methods and appropriate AI tools to design solutions that take full account of the appropriate sustainable development frameworks. Projects are chosen from staff suggestions or are developed from the student's original idea. Projects may involve co-supervisors from multiple disciplines.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Apply core machine learning techniques and algorithms to address sustainable development challenges. Examine practical, ethical, social and cultural considerations in deploying AI solutions in international development contexts. Design an end-to-end AI/ML solution for a sustainable development issue, considering technical constraints and perspectives of local stakeholders. Communicate effectively about the risks, limitations and unintended consequences of AI innovations for sustainable development.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 8000-word written report (75%) and 10 mins project presentation (25%) Reassessment: By internal repeat only
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