Coding with Generative AI for Systems Engineers

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Coding with Generative AI for Systems Engineers is a 1-credit course that introduces students to the use of generative artificial intelligence tools for coding tasks in systems engineering. Students learn how to leverage AI coding assistants (such as large language models) to generate, refine, and debug code, and to integrate these models into engineering workflows. Topics include prompt engineering for code generation, the use of AI in model-based systems engineering, and understanding the limitations and ethical considerations of AI-generated code. Through lectures and small hands-on projects, students gain practical experience employing generative AI to solve real-world engineering problems. The course culminates in a final project where students demonstrate AI-assisted coding in a systems context. This course equips future systems engineers with essential skills in AI-augmented software development.