AIG150 - Data Preparation and Governance

Subject Title
Data Preparation and Governance

Subject Description
The course would cover the basics of data preparation, including cleaning, transformation, and integration techniques, but with an emphasis on how these techniques differ for use in AI models. The course would also cover the different types of data commonly used in AI, such as structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data, and how to prepare each type for use in AI applications.
In addition, the course would cover the governance of data in AI, including privacy laws, ethical considerations, and responsible AI practices. Students would learn about the importance of transparency, accountability, and explainability in AI models and how to ensure these qualities in the data preparation and governance process.

Credit Status
1 Credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Adhere to data preparation and governance policies to develop proper AI models.
2. Apply cleaning, transformation, and integration for AI data, including pre-processing techniques such as normalization, feature scaling, and feature extraction to prepare data for processing.
3. Evaluate large datasets to find data quality, accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness for AI applications.
4. Obtain data from various sources and in different formats by applying data wrangling techniques.
5. Provide a comprehensive overview of privacy laws, ethical considerations, and responsible AI practices when obtaining data.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in the governance frameworks and policies specific to AI, including model governance, bias mitigation, and explainability.
7. Evaluate the impact of social responsibility and ethics on data policies, procedures, principles, and practices.

Academic Integrity
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
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