IS-117 Introduction to Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (Spring 2024)
- ECTS Credits:
- 2.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Polyxeni Vasilakopoulou
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn and Spring
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should:
- have knowledge of the evolution of AI technologies and their use for automation and augmentation
- understand the potential benefits, risks and limitations of AI
- understand the significance and interdisciplinary nature of human-centered AI
- be familiar with responsible AI principles and the current wave of regulation and ethical guidelines
- be able to identify different stakeholders involved in AI systems and the impact of human decisions in AI workflows
Contents
The course provides insights and perspectives on the operational, business, ethical, regulatory and social considerations around AI so that students get equipped to critically appraise AI technologies and their use. On completion, students will have developed an informed opinion about the possibilities of AI technologies being able to reflect on their implications and potential applications.
This course is relevant to students who are interested in learning about the role of AI for society, organisations and individuals and to develop an initial understanding of human-centered AI design.
Teaching and learning methods
Examination requirements
Examinations
Student evaluation
Other information
Open to all students studying a programme at UiA. Should there be competition for admission, the following ranking order applies:
1. Students in the 3rd and 4th semester of a master's programme
2. Students in the 5th and 6th semester of a bachelor's programme
3. Students in the 1st and 2nd semester of a master's programme
4. Students in the 3rd and 4th semester of a bachelor's programme
5. Other students