Year 1: Topics in Artificial Intelligence
Semester 1: Seminar course
During the first semester of the Artificial Intelligence honours programme you will take the seminar course ‘Topics in Artificial Intelligence’. It consists of a series of guest lectures by inspiring teachers and researchers from different disciplines. Together, you will go beyond the boundaries of the regular AI curriculum and explore a broad variety of Artificial Intelligence applications. The course covers topics like: ‘AI and a sustainable future’, ‘Ethics of new technologies in healthcare’, ‘Decision-making under uncertainty in AI systems’ and ‘AI in popular culture’. You will create a new media project using AI tools of your choice.
Semester 2: Individual research proposal
In your second honours semester, you will work on your own individual research proposal. You are free to select your research topic: follow up on one of the topics discussed in the seminar course or pick another subject that sparks your interest. The Topics in Artificial Intelligence course coordinator will supervise you and guide you in defining your research questions and writing your proposal.
Artificial Intelligence honours symposium
We close the first year of the Artificial Intelligence honours programme with a symposium. You will present your research proposal to a jury. And practice your academic skills when you answer their questions, as if you were defending your thesis. The symposium is open to your friends and family. A perfect occasion to show them what you and your fellow honours students are working on. And for you to learn from and get inspired by your colleagues.
Year 2: individual research project
As a second year Artificial Intelligence honours student, you take on an extra challenge when you write your Bachelor’s thesis. In fact, you will put in twice the normal study load. This allows you to go beyond the regular criteria and really dig deep into your research topic. It is your chance to work on your topic of choice with the guidance of an experienced researcher.
Honours certificate
The Artificial Intelligence honours programme will help you develop your academic and professional skills. You will gain a broad understanding of the possibilities of AI. And of your role as an AI expert in our world that is depending more and more on computers and algorithms. Once you have met the programme criteria, you will receive your very own honours certificate during a special ceremony with the Programme Director of AI and your fellow Artificial Intelligence honours students.
Both years
Skills modules
In the seminar course and while working on your research proposal, you will develop all kinds of professional and academic skills. On top of this, each year you will select at leaste one of the Radboud Honours Academy skills modules. You will connect with fellow honours students from other faculties. And you will focus on a specific skill that you wish to develop further, such as storytelling, debating or creative writing.
Science in Society day
In November there will be a thematic Science in Society day, together with students from all honours programmes, both from faculties and Building Bridges. During this thematic day, you will zoom in on a social topic and work on this topic in creative interactive work groups.
