ITCS-1610 — Fundamentals of AI
This course introduces the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) without requiring programming. Students learn what AI is, how it works, and its societal impact. Core topics include data, learning, model behavior, evaluation, and responsible use. The course surveys major applications such as natural language processing (chatbots, summarization), computer vision (image recognition), search and retrieval (including RAG concepts), and AI in the physical world (sensing, perception, planning). Hands-on activities emphasize effective prompting, verifying and citing AI outputs, basic data literacy, and ethical practices. (3 billable contact hrs)