Program Specific Orientation

Session
Master of Technology (M. Tech.)
in
Artificial Intelligence & Machine
Learning

17th November 2024

 Welcome to
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
and
Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP)
Agenda

● Academic Guidelines for M.Tech. AIML Programme

● M.Tech. AIML - Programme Overview

● M.Tech. AIML - Programme Operations

● Operations Support

● Question & Answer

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Academic Guidelines for M.Tech. AIML
Academic Guidelines (M. Tech. DSE & M.Tech. AIML)
2 Years, 4 Semesters programme

 Minimum 16 units each in 2nd and 3rd semesters

 Dissertation is of 16 units, standalone
 Each unit corresponds to about 30 hours of effort

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Sample Course Handout

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Sample Course Handout

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 Evaluation Components (EC)

Evaluation Component 1 (EC1) Evaluation Component 2 (EC2) Evaluation Component 3 (EC 3)

Quizzes and Assignments Mid-Semester Examination * Comprehensive Examination *

• Minimum weightage 20% • Minimum weightage 30% • Minimum weightage 40%

• Individual or group • Closed Book Exam, 120 • Open Book Exam, 150
assignments minutes minutes
• Quizzes administered
through LMS

Note : * Indicates Mandatory Component

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 M.Tech. AIML
Programme Overview
 M.Tech. AIML
Programme Overview
An Inter-disciplinary field comprising Computer Science and Engineering & Statistics
Machine Learning algorithms and Artificial Intelligence applications are the focus
Topics would span

Contemporary AIML techniques that drives the application applications in Natural

Language Processing & other application areas

Algorithmic and computational techniques for AI system design, model building

using curated data, implement machine learning techniques for handling large
datasets and in resource constrained environments and applications

Curriculum

Strong foundation in mathematics, necessary statistical techniques

Computing techniques and algorithms for machine learning

Model development for a AI-driven application pipeline

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 M.Tech. AIML
Specializations

Natural Language Deep Learning General

Processing

Specialization Path

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 M.Tech. AIML
Programme Structure

Please note:

Elective I AIML* ZG530 Natural Language Processing ** # 4U

Elective III AIML* ZG513 Advanced Deep Learning *** ## 4U

Handout Reference will be shared today after the orientation ** Indicate Courses under Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialization
*** Indicate Courses under Deep Learning (DL) Specialization
# Indicate Mandatory Elective for NLP Specialization
## Indicate Mandatory Elective for DL Specialization 12
 Programme Overview for
Natural Language Processing Specialization
Electives on the offer – Semester 2 Electives on the offer – Semester 3
Mandatory AIML* ZG530 Natural Language Processing ** # 4U 4 electives must be chosen from below offering so that minimum
Elective requirement of 16 units are met
1 more elective must be chosen from below offering so that minimum
AIML* ZG519 NLP Applications ** 4U
requirement of 16 units are met
AIML* ZG537 Information Retrieval (course under NLP) ** 4U AIML* ZG521 Conversational AI ** 4U

AIML* ZG516 ML System Optimization *** 4U AIML* ZG522 Social Media Analytics ** 4U

AIML* ZG517 Fair Accountable Transparent Machine Learning *** 4U AIML* ZG513 Advanced Deep Learning *** ## 4U

AIML* ZG526 Probabilistic Graphical Models 4U AIML* ZG514 Graph Neural Networks *** 4U

AIML* ZG529 Data Management for Machine Learning 4U AIML* ZG515 Distributed Machine Learning *** 4U

AIML* ZG567 AI and ML Techniques for Cyber Security 5U AIML* ZG523 MLOps 4U

Please note: AIML* ZG525 Computer Vision 4U

Elective I AIML* ZG530 Natural Language Processing ** # 4U AIML* ZG531 Video Analytics 4U

At least 3 courses under ** are required to be completed in semester 2

Elective III AIML* ZG513 Advanced Deep Learning *** ## 4U & 3 put together, including the mandatory elective for NLP specialization

Note : The elective list is tentative and subject to change depending on the availability in the academic year
All the electives would be available to the students of specialization/General category in respective semesters only.
It is the student’s responsibility to plan carefully for the registration in electives to become eligible for specific specia lization. 13
 Programme Overview for
Deep Learning Specialization
Electives on the offer – Semester 2 Electives on the offer – Semester 3
2 electives must be chosen from below offering so that minimum Mandatory AIML* ZG513 Advanced Deep Learning *** ## 4U
Elective
requirement of 16 units are met
AIML* ZG530 Natural Language Processing ** # 3 more electives must be chosen from below offering so that
4U
minimum requirement of 16 units are met
AIML* ZG537 Information Retrieval (course under NLP) ** 4U
AIML* ZG519 NLP Applications ** 4U
AIML* ZG516 ML System Optimization *** 4U
AIML* ZG521 Conversational AI ** 4U
AIML* ZG517 Fair Accountable Transparent Machine Learning *** 4U
AIML* ZG522 Social Media Analytics ** 4U
AIML* ZG526 Probabilistic Graphical Models 4U
AIML* ZG514 Graph Neural Networks *** 4U
AIML* ZG529 Data Management for Machine Learning 4U
AIML* ZG515 Distributed Machine Learning *** 4U
AIML* ZG567 AI and ML Techniques for Cyber Security 5U
AIML* ZG523 MLOps 4U

Please note: AIML* ZG525 Computer Vision 4U

Elective I AIML* ZG530 Natural Language Processing ** # 4U AIML* ZG531 Video Analytics 4U

At least 3 courses under *** are required to be completed in semester 2

Elective III AIML* ZG513 Advanced Deep Learning *** ## 4U
& 3 put together, including the mandatory elective for DL specialization
Note : The elective list is tentative and subject to change depending on the availability in the academic year
All the electives would be available to the students of specialization/General category in respective semesters only.
It is the student’s responsibility to plan carefully for the registration in electives to become eligible for specific specia lization. 14
 Programme Overview for
General Category
Electives on the offer – Semester 2 Electives on the offer – Semester 3
2 electives must be chosen from below offering so that minimum 4 electives must be chosen from below offering so that minimum
requirement of 16 units are met requirement of 16 units are met
AIML* ZG530 Natural Language Processing ** # 4U AIML* ZG519 NLP Applications ** 4U
AIML* ZG537 Information Retrieval (course under NLP) ** 4U AIML* ZG521 Conversational AI ** 4U
AIML* ZG516 ML System Optimization *** 4U AIML* ZG522 Social Media Analytics ** 4U
AIML* ZG517 Fair Accountable Transparent Machine Learning *** 4U AIML* ZG513 Advanced Deep Learning *** ## 4U
AIML* ZG526 Probabilistic Graphical Models 4U AIML* ZG514 Graph Neural Networks *** 4U
AIML* ZG529 Data Management for Machine Learning 4U AIML* ZG515 Distributed Machine Learning *** 4U
AIML* ZG567 AI and ML Techniques for Cyber Security 5U AIML* ZG523 MLOps 4U

Please note: AIML* ZG525 Computer Vision 4U

Elective I AIML* ZG530 Natural Language Processing ** # 4U AIML* ZG531 Video Analytics 4U

Elective III AIML* ZG513 Advanced Deep Learning *** ## 4U

Note : The elective list is tentative and subject to change depending on the availability in the academic year
All the electives would be available to the students of specialization/General category in respective semesters only.
It is the student’s responsibility to plan carefully for the registration in electives to become eligible for specific specia lization. 15
 M.Tech. AIML
Programme Overview

• Experts drawn from industry

• Experts drawn from industry academia
Faculty • Expert Talk in select sessions/courses

• Experiential learning
Pedagogical • Assignments, case studies, lab exercises
Tools/Techniques • Collaborative learning
• Group activities & exercises

Units and Mid Semester End Semester

• Quiz Courses Quiz Assignment Exam Exam Total
• Lab, Assignments, Projects
Evaluation • Mid semester exam 4 Unit Courses 10 20 30 40 100
• End semester exam 5 Unit Courses 5 25 30 40 100
4 Unit Courses 20 10 30 40 100

The above EC weightage is only for representational purposes.

Actual schedule & the list of electives may be different from this, subject to the design of the course by the lead instructor.
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Program Operations
M.Tech. AIML
Program Timelines

Semester # Semester Start Semester End

Semester 1 November, 2024 April, 2025

Semester 2 May, 2025 October, 2025

Semester 3 November, 2025 April, 2026

Semester 4 May, 2026 October, 2026

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Schedule - Lecture Sessions
● Classes will be held over weekends through online mode
● 5 Sessions / day
- Session #1: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM IST
- Session #2: 10:40 AM to 12:40 PM IST
- Session #3: 1:40 PM to 3:40 PM IST
- Session #4: 3:50 PM to 5:50 PM IST
- Session #5 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM IST
● Each course will be offered in multiple sections. Students will be allotted a section. As per our class
schedule, in semester 1 all sections have classes on Saturday as well as Sunday (Cancelled sessions
if any are likely to get scheduled on a weekday (Evening))
● Sessions will be recorded and automatically made available in Microsoft Teams account for later
reference

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Schedules - Tutorial, evaluation components
● Tutorials / Webinar Sessions
- 4 sessions of 90 – 120 mins for each course
● Recitation of topics, problem solving will be the focus of the sessions
● Typically delivered by Teaching Assistants, attached to the course
● On Tuesday / Wednesday/ Thursday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM or 09:00 PM
● Sessions will be recorded and posted for later reference.
● Mid Semester (120 Mins / course), Comprehensive Exams (150 Mins / course)
- Schedules to be announced at the beginning of semester
- Exam may fall on Friday/Saturday/Sunday
● Assignments & Quizzes
- To be announced through LMS for each courses. No make-ups.

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People involved in the Course Delivery
● For Semesters – 1, 2, 3
● Instructor - in - Charge (IC) (Lead Faculty)
- Leads the course delivery
● Instructors
● Learning Facilitators

Course led by IC

Sec: Sat #1 Sec: Sat #2 Sec: Sun #1 Sec: Sun #2

Instructor #1 Instructor #2 Instructor #3 Instructor #4

Supported by Learning Facilitators

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Course Schedule
Semester 2 & Semester 3
Session # Day 1 Day 2
1 Core Course Electives
2 Core Course Core Course
3 Electives Electives
4 Core Course

5 Electives Electives

Note :
• The above tentative schedule is only for use in demonstration. Finals schedule will be made available during the semester reg istration
• Desirable to plan for the specialization before the start of second semester course selections.
• Only ONE Specialization must be chosen by the students.
• No change request for consideration of specializations or change in specialization is allowed after this process.

Student’s Preference Survey will be shared today after the orientation

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Course Schedule
Semester 2 & Semester 3
● Semester #3
○ 9 electives
○ We do not guarantee that all four courses/sections of a student’s choice can be scheduled in
same day or in student requested sessions.
Saturday Slot #1
Code Title Sunday Slot #1
Saturday Slot #2
AIML* ZG514 Graph Neural Networks *** 2:00 PM [ GNN #1 ] No Sunday Section
AIML* ZG522 Social Media Analytics ** 4:15 PM [ SMA #1 ] 2:00 PM [ SMA #2 ]
2:00 PM [ NLPA #1 ],
AIML* ZG519 NLP Applications ** No Saturday Section
2:00 PM [ NLPA #2 ]
AIML* ZG523 MLOps 2:00 PM [ MLOP #1 ] 4:15 PM [ MLOP #2 ]
AIML* ZG525 Computer Vision 2:00 PM [ CV #1 ] 4:15 PM [ CV #2 ]
AIML* ZG513 Advanced Deep Learning *** ## 2:00 PM [ ADL #1 ] 8:45 AM [ ADL #2 ]

AIML* ZG515 Video Analytics 4:15 PM [ VA #1 ] No Sunday Section

AIML* ZG515 Distributed Machine Learning *** No Saturday Section 8:45 AM [ DML #1 ]

AIML* ZG521 Conversational AI ** 4:15 PM [ CA #1 ] No Sunday Section

The above schedule is only for representational purposes for demonstrations.

Actual schedule & the list of electives may be different from this, subject to the availability in that academic semester.
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Course Delivery
● Semester 4 - Dissertation
● No. of Units: 16
● 3 Interactions between Student and BITS Examiners

Detailed dissertation orientation will be conducted after the start of Third semester.

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Virtual Lab / Remote Lab

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Operations Support
M.Tech. AIML
Formal Communication
● Communicate with the appropriate ones for quick resolutions.
● For Example:
- Raise all queries on course contents, clarifications in the LMS discussion forums, messages to
TA’s, Instructors or IC’s

- Other course related concerns as emails to your Instructor / IC by email

- Issues with LMS, matters related to access etc, issues with hall tickets, exam venues etc. to be
mailed to WILP Support mail id
● Queries raised here will be typically resolved in 48 - 72 hours

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Formal Communication
● Formal BITS Notices will be delivered through LMS Announcements and Emails in
BITS Email ID.
● Configure your BITS Email ID signature to carry the following details
[Your Name as it appears on University Records]
[Your Student ID - All Caps]
M.Tech. (AIML) [2024 November Batch]
● Include relevant details when you initiate email communications with Instructors /
IC's / and others in BITS.
- For Ex: Mention your Section #, when you write to your IC.
● Always use BITS Email ID for all official communication

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Whom to Contact for Support?

● Programme Coordinators Contact:

- [email protected]

● WILP Support Team Contact:

- [email protected]

Looping management team and campus faculty who are not direct stakeholder of your queries will not help in efficient
resolution. The process of communication cycle will further be delayed in this case, as it might not reach the email
bucket of SPOC on time. AVOID looping people/email ID who are not directly answerable to your queries.
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Questions?
Program Orientation Session
M.Tech. AIML

Thank you