Intro to AI

Catalog description

This course provides a comprehensive, non-technical introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students will examine the foundational concepts of AI and its transformative application across diverse industries, supported by current case studies and real-world use cases. Emphasis is placed on practical skill development, including building foundational AI workflows and intelligent agents using accessible, no-code platforms. The curriculum also includes instruction on the effective and private utilization of Large Language Models (LLMs) on local computing resources, independent of cloud services. Upon completion, students will possess a strong conceptual understanding of AI and the practical capabilities to strategically leverage these powerful tools in both professional and personal contexts.