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Practical AI: Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence

Course ID: SEF-3001PR2
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Embark on an enlightening journey into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence with this engaging, hands-on short course. Whether you're a freshman stepping into college or just a beginner curious about AI, this course is your gateway to mastering the technologies that will shape our future.
In this captivating course, we will demystify AI and reveal its profound potential through a skillful blend of theory, live demonstrations, and practical activities. Gain a deep understanding of how AI works, explore some of the most influential applications, and develop the useful skills needed to effectively utilize AI tools in real-world scenarios.
Our expert-led session will not only enhance your theoretical knowledge but also provide you with practical insights into the AI-driven future of academia and beyond. Discover how AI can revolutionize your research and writing assignments, streamline many of your academic processes, and open up new avenues for creative work.
Join us to unpack and uncover the immense potential of AI in both academic and professional landscapes. Prepare to be inspired, empowered, and equipped to lead in an AI-enhanced world. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the latest technological advancement!

Course Objectives

Understand the Basics: Gain a fundamental understanding of what AI is, how it works, and the historical context.

Learn AI Concepts: Explore key AI concepts such as machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.

Discuss Ethical Considerations: Examine the ethical implications and societal impact of AI, including privacy, bias, and job displacement.

Explore AI Applications: Discover practical AI applications in live demonstrations.

Develop Practical Skills: Engage in hands-on activities to apply AI tools.

Master Prompt Engineering: Learn the art of crafting effective prompts.

Enhance Productivity: Utilize AI applications to improve your productivity.

Outline of Instruction

Introduction and How AI Works
• Introduction to AI:
o Definition and brief history.
o Types of AI (narrow, general, superintelligent).
• How AI Works:
o Basic concepts of machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning.
o How AI models are trained using data.
• Current Debates and Concerns:
o Ethical considerations (bias, privacy, job displacement).
o AI in society: benefits and potential risks.

Exploring AI Applications
• ChatGPT:
o Overview and capabilities.
o Demonstration of generating text, answering questions, and conversational abilities.
• Gemini:
o Overview and capabilities.
o Demonstration of creating code and solving technical problems.
• DALL-E:
o Overview and capabilities.
o Demonstration of generating images from text prompts.
• Google Translate:
o Demonstrate real-time text and speech translation.
o Show how to use the camera feature to translate text in images.
• Grammarly:
o Demonstrate how AI helps with grammar, spelling, and style suggestions while writing.

Practical Applications and Prompt Engineering
• Prompt Engineering:
o Explanation of what prompt engineering is and why it's important.
o Best practices for crafting effective prompts.
• Practical Outputs:
o Brainstorming Ideas: Using AI to generate creative ideas and solutions.
o Creating Tables and Lists: Structuring information efficiently.
o Summarizing Articles: Condensing large amounts of text into concise summaries.
o Generating Simple Code: Demonstrating how AI can help write and debug code snippets.
• Hands-On Activities:
o Grammarly: Have students write a short paragraph and use Grammarly to check for grammar, spelling, and style suggestions.
o Otter.ai: Use Otter.ai to transcribe a short conversation or lecture segment and discuss the accuracy and potential uses of the transcription.
o Canva: Guide students through a basic image