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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

  • Semester 2 2024-2025

    Jan 8, 2025-April 25, 2025 For Members Register
  • Summer 2025

    June 16, 2025 - August 1, 2025 For All Students Registration closed

Course Overview

Explore AI’s Impact on Our World: Artificial intelligence is everywhere, powering your favorite apps and influencing daily life in ways you may not see. How much do you really know about how generative AI works and how it’s impacting our world? In this course, you’ll dive into the history of AI research, from the early dreams of artificial general intelligence to the development of AI technologies like neural networks, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, natural language processing, and facial recognition. You’ll explore how AI systems are trained, understand the biases that arise from datasets, and learn about responsible AI principles like fairness, transparency, human-centeredness, and data privacy.

Why Take This Course? If you’re fascinated about how AI is shaping our future, this course will provide you with a well-rounded understanding of both the technical and ethical aspects of artificial intelligence. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to thoughtfully engage with AI’s potential and challenges, preparing you to be an informed and responsible contributor in the field of computer science.

Students in GOA courses will need reliable access to a computer with webcam/microphone connections, an email address (preferably school-based), a Web-conferencing app (GOA courses use Zoom), and a Word processing app (GOA courses use Google’s G Suite). When necessary, alternative arrangements may be made. Some courses require additional materials which can be found here.

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