CS 450 (01) - AI and the World

CS 450 (01) - AI and the World

AI and the World

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences::Computer Science
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 35 
Term:  Spring 2027 - Full Term (01/26/2027 - 05/10/2027)
CRN:  56094
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
This course is a nontechnical introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it exists in the modern world, focusing on machine learning, neural networks, and generative AI models such as ChatGPT and its contemporaries. The course covers the foundations of how these models work, applications and practical use of generative AI models, and the current limitations and future of AI. Students will emerge from the course better prepared to thrive in an increasingly AI-affected world, as well as to further their AI skills if they so choose. This is a discovery course in the Environment, Technology and Society (ETS) category, and is meant for everyone, requiring no technical background or other prerequisites. The coursework chiefly consists of classroom activities, readings, and written responses. Many course assignments will ask students to envision the application of varying aspects of AI to their own major or field of interest, and the implications and ethical considerations thereof.
Attributes:  Environment,Tech&Society(Disc)
Instructors:  Matthew Magnusson

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/26/2027 5/10/2027 MWF 11:10am - 12:00pm GREGG 110