Introduction to Business Information Systems

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University of Sharjah

College of Computing & Informatics

Department of Information Systems

1503130- Introduction to Business Information Systems

Fall 2020-2021

Group project outline

Submission date: 23/11/2020 Mark: /20

Instructor: Dr. Amal Al Ali

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Objective:

The main objective of this project is to provide you with an opportunity to explore the use of artificial

intelligence (AI) as an emerging technology in business or government, focusing on their advantages and

disadvantages compared to the existing modes of performing different tasks.

Description:

This project requires you to conduct a research about the use of AI in various business or government

application areas (e.g. health care, manufacturing, transportation, service,, airlines, police, etc.) and to

write a report of your findings. Your research sources will be the Internet, periodicals, newspaper reports,

or interviews with relevant people to prepare your report.

Your report should include the following sections:

1. Introduction about AI and how it works in general

2. Examples of using AI in different business or government areas. Note: identify and explain at

least three examples.

3. Advantages and benefits of using AI

4. Potential problems, risks, and challenges of using AI technology

5. References (including links to websites, YouTube, etc.) (Note: you must identify the references

you have used in the report).

Guidelines for writing the project:

1. Organize your report according to the sections above, using the same headings

2. Use font 12 times new roman and space = 1.5.

3. The project is 10-12 pages. Marks will be deducted for a report less than 10 pages.

4. Too many pictures or images will NOT be accepted

5. The report should have a cover sheet which includes the course number and name, semester, your

name, and the title “Group project: Artificial Intelligence”.

Important Notes:

1. The group size is one to a maximum of four students. Working alone is a personal choice, and

more than 4 students WILL NOT be accepted.

2. Identify in the report the tasks assigned to each student and list the responsibilities.

3. Copy-and-paste (plagiarized) information is not be accepted and will result in marks deduction.

4. Marks will be deducted for late submission.

5. Submission of the assignment will be via Blackboard using the SafeAssign Tool.

*** GOOD LUCK***