FM1AZP110 Exam Project

FM1AZP110 Exam Project

  • Course description
    • Course Code
      FM1AZP110
    • Level of Study
      5.1
    • Program of Study
      Applied Machine Learning
    • Credits
      10
    • Study Plan Coordinator
      Leon Grobbelaar
Teaching Term(s)
2026 Spring
About the Course

The year ends with a major project that reflects the competence candidates have acquired during the academic year. The candidate must solve the assignment independently or in a team with fellow students from a practical problem. The project challenges the candidate to find a real-world project to acquire practical experience in a professional setting. Candidates are responsible for all aspects of the project, in accordance with the supervisor through the internship, if applicable. If the candidate is not working on a real-world project, the teacher will present an alternative case project. The completed project will be presented to the teacher, sensor, fellow students, and, if applicable, the client.

The project challenges candidates to apply and combine accumulated competence from the first and second semesters to demonstrate his/her ability to complete a large project. Candidates are encouraged to collaborate with fellow students across disciplines to hone collaborative skills further.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The candidate:

  • has insight into relevant standards for machine learning in relation to project preparation, presentation and delivery
  • can update his/her knowledge of programming and machine learning
  • understands the importance of the machine learning discipline as a process and method to solve user-centric problems
Skills

The candidate:

  • can apply knowledge to problems and issues in machine learning projects 
  • masters relevant tools, techniques and methods to execute machine learning projects based on industry-relevant topics
  • can find information and material that is relevant to the project
  • can study his/her own project and identify issues and what measures need to be implemented to optimise the results and meet deadlines
General Competence

The candidate:

  • understands the ethical principles that apply in the machine-learning field
  • has developed an ethical attitude as a responsible data analyst 
  • can carry out machine learning tasks based on the needs of target audiences and project briefs, alone or as part of a group
  • can build relationships with their peers, also across disciplinary boundaries, and with project owners
  • can develop work methods and solutions related to machine learning
Learning Activities

Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.

Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.

Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Exam Project
Grade A-F
Group/Individual
8 Week(s)
Reading List

Teaching materials, reading lists, and essential resources will be shared in the learning platform and software user manuals where applicable.