CIS 103 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Number of Credits: 3
Explore how to responsibly use artificial intelligence (AI) to solve problems through prompt engineering and basic data literacy. Gain practical skills in crafting effective queries and evaluating model outputs using current AI applications. Examine emerging trends in AI and their broader social and ethical implications. Gain a solid understanding of how large language models and machine learning algorithms produce responses and enable new forms of problem solving and innovation.
(Fall, Spring)Three hours lecture each week Three credits. Three billable hours.

GENERAL EDUCATION Category: General Education Elective

Pre-requisite(s): None.

Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain major historical milestones and contemporary trends shaping the evolution of AI.
2. Practice using current AI applications.
3. Demonstrate use of prompt engineering techniques to specific fields of study.
4. Analyze ethical, social, and legal implications of AI technologies in personal, academic, and professional contexts.
5. Describe the fundamental concepts of machine learning, including how models are trained, tested, and evaluated.
6. Complete a comprehensive project that investigates a real-world issue using generative AI tools.