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SPECIAL TOPIC: APPLICATIONS OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USING LARGE LANGUAGE MODELSCourse AimTo provide students with an in-depth understanding of the applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) using Large Language Models (LLM) in a range of industries and the opportunity to critically evaluate the use of associated tools and develop a chat-bot for an industry of the student’s choosing.
1. Critically evaluate the differences between generative artificial intelligence tools (focussing on Large Language Models) [WA2]2. Analyse and critically evaluate the application of GenAI tools across a range of industries, and from a range of perspectives including ethics, cultural and data sovereignty (focussing on Large Language Models) [WA2]3. Develop a chat-bot for use in a particular context [WA3]4. Critique the academic literature relating to the use of generative artificial intelligence tools [WA2, WA10, WA12]
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Subject to approval by Head of Department.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Trevor Nesbit
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Domestic fee $1,110.00
International fee $5,275.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Computer Science and Software Engineering .