Agenti Intelligenti 2026/2027

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The final exam

  • the final exam consists of a written test and an optional project
  • the written test is mandatory
    • the maximum score is 27/30
  • a project is optional
    • the maximum score is 6/30
  • the final score is the sum of the two scores, capped at 30/30

The written test is aimed at assessing the theoretical knowledge of the student, the project work is aimed at assessing the practical knowledge of the student.

Written test

  • the written test is closed-book, with open-ended questions
    • any attempt to cheat will result in the student immediately failing the exam
  • the written test will take place in person on campus, with no exceptions
    • students unable to attend an exam session will have to wait for the next one
  • the written test will be conducted using computers provided on campus
    • it may be conducted on paper in the event of technical issues
  • on the day of the exam, students must bring
    • their UniBo student badge
      • or, a valid identity card or passport as proof of identity
    • a black or blue pen

Before the test

  • students requiring special arrangements due to documented special needs or disabilities should inform the instructors well in advance of the exam
    • it may not be possible to accommodate last-minute requests
  • a list of potential questions that may appear in the written test is available on VLE and APICe
    • the list is regularly updated throughout the course
    • it can help students keep up with the course and assess their level of understanding

During the test

  • during the test, the following restrictions apply
    • no communication with anyone else
    • no Internet access
    • no use of phones, smartwatches, or other electronic devices
    • no access to notes or books
  • students are not allowed to leave the exam room for any reason
    • except for documented medical emergencies
  • students can withdraw from the exam at any time
    • in that case, your test will not be evaluated

After the test

  • results will be available on AlmaEsami within a few days of the exam
    • in the event of failure or an unsatisfactory result, students may retake the exam at the next exam session
    • submitting the test without withdrawing will cause any previous result to be overwritten
  • upon receiving a passing mark (18/30 or higher), it is up to the student to
    • inform the instructors that they intend to skip the project work and accept the result, thereby finalising the exam
    • or simply continue working on the project, thereby postponing the finalisation of the exam

Project work

  • it should cover, or follow from, a specific topic of the course
  • it may concern theoretical, technological or methodological aspects
    • e.g., a theoretical analysis of a specific issue, the implementation of a specific technology, the development of a specific methodology, …
    • yet, its main focus is to allow students to exhibit their technical skills and practical knowledge of the topics of the course
  • it may be developed either by individuals or by groups
    • groups may consist of up to 3 students

Before the project starts

  • the topic has to be negotiated with the instructors in order to ensure
    • its focus on Intelligent Agents, as well as
    • its feasibility in a reasonable amount of time
  • groups have to be declared on VLE by the students before starting the project work
    • the groups shall be stable and unchanged during the project work

After the project ends

  • where a group is involved, all its members present the project work together
  • the evaluation of the project work focuses on both the outcome and the documentation presented
    • both the software artefact and the project report are relevant in the evaluation of the project work
  • the report should be written in English
  • project discussion typically lasts half an hour, and consists of
    • a presentation of the project work by the students, followed by
    • a discussion with the instructors

References

exam / course pages
course series