Study programme 2023-2024Français
AI for Multimedia and Language Processing
Programme component of Master's in Computer Engineering and Management : Specialist Focus on Artificial Intelligence and Decision Aid (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Engineering

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UI-M1-IRIGIA-102-MCompulsory UEDUPONT Stéphane
  • MAHMOUDI Saïd
  • MAHMOUDI Sidi
  • DUPONT Stéphane

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais, Français
Anglais, Français, Anglais, Français303000055.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
I-ILIA-014Machine & Deep Learning for Multimedia Retrieval1212000Q240.00%
S-INFO-810Deep Learning for Natural Language and Sequence Processing1818000Q260.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out computer and management engineering missions, with a focus on Innovation and Information Systems, using their expertise and adaptability.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques related to the improvement of decision and management processes, mastery of mathematical modelling and optimisation algorithms, analysis of large volumes of data, mastery of Web and multimedia tools, design and operation of distributed and mobile computing systems, management of a software project, innovative management of a company and/or project team, information systems (data mining, database, cloud computing, etc.) and management of technological innovation.
    • Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of information technology and sciences and quantifying and qualifying business management.
    • Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
  • Imagine, design, develop, and implement conceptual models and computer solutions to address complex problems including decision-making, optimisation, management and production as part of a business innovation approach by integrating changing needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
    • Deliver a solution selected in the form of diagrams, graphs, prototypes, software and/or digital models.
    • Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation (modularity, optimisation, quality, robustness, reliability, upgradeability, etc.).
    • Integrate technological innovation and intelligence within engineering teams.
  • Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, and make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural and international contexts.
    • Make decisions, individually or collectively, taking into account the parameters involved (human, technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
  • Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
    • Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
    • Select and use the written and oral communication methods and materials adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
    • Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
  • Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
    • Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
    • Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
  • Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
    • Construct a theoretical or conceptual reference framework, formulate innovative solutions from the analysis of scientific literature, particularly in new or emerging disciplines.
    • Develop and implement conceptual analysis, numerical modelling, software implementations, experimental studies and behavioural analysis.
    • Collect and analyse data rigorously.
    • Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.
    • Communicate, in writing and orally, on the approach and its results in highlighting both the scientific criteria of the research conducted and the theoretical and technical innovation potential, as well as possible non-technical issues.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this course, the student should have acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to one of the major paradigms of AI, "deep learning", and in particular its applications in processing. natural language, and those within the framework of multimedia search engines.

He/she should:
- know some of the most recent machine learning methods,
- be able to implement complex artificial neural networks,
- know how to use generic software libraries for deep learning,
- know the major applications of artificial intelligence to natural language,
- develop methods for searching, browsing and indexing multimedia databases,
- exploit deep learning techniques for searching and indexing multimedia databases,
- exploit dimensionality reduction techniques for search engines.
 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The UE is made up of two AAs:
- one which covers the following subjects: indexing techniques allowing navigation and search in multimedia databases; methods of visual indexing by content; search methods using invariant descriptors, and their applications; management and annotation of large multimedia databases; feature extraction by convolutional neural networks.
- the other which covers: the various applications of natural language processing (chatbots, automatic translation, information extraction, generative models, etc.); recurrent neural networks; transformers neural networks and attention models.

More details on the content are given in the ECTS sheets of these AAs.
 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
I-ILIA-014
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Travaux de laboratoire
  • Projet sur ordinateur
S-INFO-810
  • Cours magistraux
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Travaux de laboratoire
  • Projet sur ordinateur

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
I-ILIA-014
  • Face-to-face
S-INFO-810
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
I-ILIA-014Not applicable
S-INFO-810All learning resources and tools required for this cours are available via Moodle, the online e-learning platform of UMONS.

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
I-ILIA-014Not applicable
S-INFO-810Additional recommended material is also accessible through Moodle, the online e-learning platform of UMONS.

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
I-ILIA-014Not applicable
S-INFO-810Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
I-ILIA-014Unauthorized
S-INFO-810Unauthorized

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
I-ILIA-014
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
S-INFO-810
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
I-ILIA-014Oral presentation of project related to the develoment of multimedia retrieval engine
S-INFO-810Cfr. types and modes of assessment.

 

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
I-ILIA-014
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
S-INFO-810
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
I-ILIA-014Idem Q2
S-INFO-810Cfr. types and modes of assessment.
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 15/05/2023
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 27/04/2024
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