Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Part 1

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Course Description

Take Your Career to the Next Level With Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This course provides an introductory overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its history, concepts, and applications. You will examine the fundamental principles of AI, including its ability to comprehend, compute, and communicate. Through hands-on exercises, you will gain practical experience using AI tools and develop critical thinking skills to evaluate their strengths and limitations. The course culminates in a final project where you apply your knowledge to investigate the future implications of AI in your chosen field or career.

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in understanding the current and future direction of AI in business, healthcare, education, finance and daily life!

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BUS-X832 – 001 Start Anytime 1 $379

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Part 1

Start Anytime
1
$379
Online Self-Paced
Shannon Perez

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What You Will Learn

  • Describe the basics of AI including types and categories
  • Differentiate between AI and other technologies
  • Explain the 3 Cs of Intelligence
  • Utilize AI tools to perform real-world tasks and analyze their output for accuracy, relevance, and potential bias
  • Evaluate AI critically to assess the strengths and weaknesses of AI and its potential impact
  • Reflect on using AI to enhance learning and creativity
  • Apply AI to create a professional report that combines AI generated content with original analysis and reflection on the future of AI in your career

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Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

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Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are similar to online fixed-date courses, but are designed to give you a six-month period from time of enrollment to complete all assignments. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

How is the self-paced course structured? Like fixed-date courses, online self-paced courses are asynchronous meaning that you can work on your assignments anytime; the difference being there are no assigned due dates in self-paced courses. The content is divided into learning modules. Each module will cover one or more topics. Within each of the learning modules, you can expect the following components:

  • Module introduction that outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required readings (textbook, articles, journals, websites, etc.) and presentations (audio and/or video).
  • Assignments (which may include: written assignments, quizzes, blogs, etc.) based on the readings and presentations.
  • Module conclusion to review the topics and what you should have learned.
  • Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that culminates all of the topics covered in each of the learning modules. You’ll find that the design of the learning modules has a rhythm to help you manage your time in the course.