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AH2179 Applied Artificial Intelligence in Transportation 7.5 credits

The course aims to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) models and algorithms and provide an in-depth study of how to use them to analyse, model and optimize transport systems. The course is both theoretical and applied and aims to train students in research and practical skills in applying advanced AI techniques to diagnose and solve complex transportation problems.

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Course syllabus AH2179 (Autumn 2024–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Applied AI in transportation is the art of using AI to solve transportation problems. It involves using the different AI concepts and developing different programs, applications and software that solve real-world problems. It is a combination of interdisciplinary expertise in subject areas such as transportation/urban planning, mathematics/statistics, and computer science/IT.

The course content is structured around models/algorithms, practical Python exercises, and real projects in transportation: AI models and learning algorithms, tutorials on Python implementation using TensorFlow, and AI applications in transportation projects.

During AI models and learning algorithms, you will learn: Conventional machine learning models (supervised and unsupervised learning, such as regression, classification, text mining, clustering, and PCA), deep learning models (such as neural networks, convolutional neural networks, transfer learning), and reinforcement learning models (such as deep Q learning).

During the training sessions you will have: Two hours of practical training with two parts. Part I - Instructed tutorial to illustrate learned algorithms in the lecture (data and code provided). Part II - Individual practice and Q&A with the teaching assistants to solve the practice tasks.

During AI applications in transportation projects, we will present real projects and share our experiences/lessons on using AI in practice. For example, optimization (robust scheduling), prediction (real-time prediction in public transport), and inference (estimation of traffic conditions).

Intended learning outcomes

The main goal of the course is to introduce models and algorithms for artificial intelligence (AI) and provide in-depth knowledge of how one uses them to analyse, model and optimise transport systems. The course is both theoretical and applied and the aim is to educate the students in research and practical skills in applying advanced AI technician to diagnose and solve complex transport problems.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to

  • Describe and explain AI concept, models, algorithms and underlying ideas.
  • Identify and apply AI framework to model transport problems.
  • Collect and process open source transport data.
  • Implement AI algorithms by means of programming language (e.g. Python).

Interpret the model results and reflect on the limitations of the methodology.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Degree of Bachelor or equivalent in societal building, geography, engineering physics, computer science, statistics, finance or mathematics.

Documented knowledge in linear algebra, equivalent contents in the course SF1672 and probability theory and statistics, 3 credits equivalent to contents in the course SF1918, 3 credits or equivalent knowledge be approved by the examiner

And English B according to the Swedish upper secondary school system.

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Hand-in assignments, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project work, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • SEM1 - Seminars, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Students must be actively participating in the seminar to pass the course.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

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Education cycle

Second cycle

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