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2026-2027 / INFO3004-2

Introduction to data science and artificial intelligence

Theory

Introduction à l'intelligence artificielle pour l'architecture

Duration

Theory : 24h Th
Introduction à l'intelligence artificielle pour l'architecture : 8h Th, 20h Pr.

Number of credits

 Master in architecture, professional focus in architecture and urban planning5 crédits 

Lecturer

Theory : Vân Anh Huynh-Thu
Introduction à l'intelligence artificielle pour l'architecture : Aurélie de Boissieu

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Theory

This course focuses on machine learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) that involves training a computer to perform a specific task based on data related to that task. The applications of machine learning are now ubiquitous, ranging from film and music recommendations to machine translation, bank fraud detection, medical image analysis and the prediction of biological phenomena.

This course aims to introduce you to the fundamental principles of the main machine learning algorithms, as well as methods for manipulating, analysing and visualising data.

The topics covered will be as follows (subject to change):

  • Exploratory data analysis (graphical and non-graphical analysis)
  • Standard machine learning (nearest neighbour algorithm, linear models, tree-based methods, performance estimation)
  • Deep learning (artificial neural networks, generative AI)
  • Interpretability in AI and explainable AI
  • Unsupervised learning (clustering, dimensionality reduction)

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Theory

At the end of the course, you will have acquired an overview of the main machine learning algorithms. 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Theory

There is no prerequisite.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theory

The course consists of theoretical lessons presenting the fundamental principles of machine learning. 

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Theory

Face-to-face course


Further information:

The course is given during the first semester.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Theory

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus

Theory

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam


Further information:

The purpose of the oral examination will be to assess your understanding of the concepts covered in the lectures. You will be required to present one or several parts of the course and answer questions covering the entire course material.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Theory

All course information will be posted on eCampus.

Contacts

Theory

Professor : Vân Anh Huynh-Thu.

Email : vahuynh@uliege.be

Office : 1.84b, B28 (Montefiore Institute, Sart-Tilman)

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