POFT 1391 - Special Topics: Artificial Intelligence for Administrative Use I

Introduces artificial intelligence (AI) concepts, history, and applications in professional and personal contexts. Topics include identifying AI platforms and their functions, natural language processing, prompt engineering, AI applications in productivity and communication, AI-generated art and images, and ethical considerations in AI use. Emphasis is placed on developing foundational skills to recognize and apply AI tools responsibly in academic, workplace, and entrepreneurial settings.

Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the history, evolution, and current landscape of artificial intelligence.
2. Identify common AI platforms, tools, and applications.
3. Define natural language processing and demonstrate its role in AI systems.
4. Apply prompt engineering techniques to interact effectively with AI tools.
5. Generate and evaluate AI-created text, images, and other media.
6. Analyze ethical issues and societal impacts of AI adoption.

Grade Basis: L
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 3.0
Credit hours: 3.0