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This course covers an introduction to AI topics and tools such as large language models, image generation and computer vision. The course will build intuitive understanding without requiring programming experienced or advanced maths. The focus is on developing the ability to use and understand these technologies in a productive, responsible and ethical manner.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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AI has become the biggest development of the 2020’s, evolving from a niche area of research to being integrated into every part of our lives. While AI tools are increasingly easy to use, using them correctly and effectively is important. This course emphasises the role of AI to support our work to make us more productive, rather than replacing us. This course will also include guest lectures from a wide range of experts offering diverse perspectives.
This course will cover the following topics:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19 | Feedback Weeks | 21 | |
| Feedback |
15-minute presentation of project worked on throughout semester. Feedback will be provided on MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Create | Design and communicate a proposal for the effective and responsible use of AI to address a problem or opportunity in a specific domain. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Identify and justify appropriate uses of AI within a chosen disciplinary or professional context. |
| Procedural | Create | Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of AI tools, including issues of accuracy, bias, and reliability. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Explain key AI concepts and tools, and their role in society, with a focus on ethical, legal, and societal considerations. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Report marking will contain peer-assessment. Feedback will be provided on MyAberdeen, with comments and tips on how to improve as this will form the basis of the topic for the final group presentation. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Create | Design and communicate a proposal for the effective and responsible use of AI to address a problem or opportunity in a specific domain. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Identify and justify appropriate uses of AI within a chosen disciplinary or professional context. |
| Procedural | Create | Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of AI tools, including issues of accuracy, bias, and reliability. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Explain key AI concepts and tools, and their role in society, with a focus on ethical, legal, and societal considerations. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
3,000-word resit report. Grades will be made available after the final exam meeting. Feedback is provided upon request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Analyse | Explain key AI concepts and tools, and their role in society, with a focus on ethical, legal, and societal considerations. |
| Procedural | Create | Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of AI tools, including issues of accuracy, bias, and reliability. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Identify and justify appropriate uses of AI within a chosen disciplinary or professional context. |
| Conceptual | Create | Design and communicate a proposal for the effective and responsible use of AI to address a problem or opportunity in a specific domain. |
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