ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AWARENESS

Course Description

This course provides an accessible and engaging introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on its core concepts, real-world applications, and broader impact on society. Students from all academic backgrounds will explore how AI shapes everyday life, with special attention to its role in education, language learning (such as platforms like Duolingo), and classroom assignments. The course highlights how AI agents are increasingly used in areas like tutoring, content generation, and personalized learning support. Through real-world examples and discussions, students will learn about the potential and limitations of AI, while also understanding key ethical issues such as fairness, privacy, and responsible use.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AWARENESS

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Philip C. Jackson, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Third Edition, Dover Publications, 2019.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define fundamental AI concepts, distinguish ANI from AGI, and explain why AI is transforming industries. SOLO 3.3
2. L02 Describe core AI capabilities and limitations, and identify tasks suitable for AI automation. SOLO 2.5
3. L03 Explain how AI projects are structured and recognize AI’s role in business and organizational transformation. SOLO 3.3
4. L04 Analyze how organizations adopt AI, identify roles in AI transformation, and evaluate its potential to augment or automate tasks across professions. SOLO 3.7
5. L05 Explain generative AI concepts, differentiate between prompting, fine-tuning, and RAG, and illustrate common applications (text, image, audio). SOLO 3.7
6. L06 Recognize AI’s limitations, sources of bias, and risks from adversarial manipulation, and discuss fairness, transparency, privacy, and responsible AI guidelines. SOLO 3.5
7. L07 Assess AI’s impact on jobs, workforce transitions, and future skill requirements, and analyze its effects across sectors such as education, healthcare, and governance. SOLO 4.5
8. L08 Explain different approaches to AI regulation, evaluate policy frameworks, and critically reflect on possible AI futures and their ethical and social implications. SOLO 4.75
9. L09 Explaing and Asses AI Philosophy SOLO 4.5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Students will be able to recognize the Turkish and global cuisine and techniques associated to these cuisines.
2. P02 2. Students will be able to contribute to the exploration and conservation of Turkish cuisine.
3. P03 3. Students will be able to globally promote the recognition of the rich Turkish cuisine.
4. P04 4. Students will be able to internalize health and safety protocols as the focus of their studies.
5. P05 5. Students will be able to compete at national and international scales.
6. P06 6. Students will be able to pursue the quality and high standards from raw material to the fork.
7. P07 7. Students will be able to organize and manage catering events.
8. P08 8. Students will be able to develop skills to make a team, take on responsibility as well as comply with organizational hierarchy.
9. P09 9. Students will be able to adopt and apply the essential principles of national and international cuisines.
10. P10 10. Students will be able to apply food and beverage cost control methods.
11. P11 10. Öğrenciler, yiyecek-içecek maliyet kontrol yöntemlerini uygulayabilecektir.
12. P12 12. Students will be able to plan and maintain the professional processes.
13. P13 13. Students will be able to acquire and develop entrepreneurial ability.
14. P14 14. Students will be able to develop skills to recognize and practice social and ethical responsibilities.
15. P15 15. Students will be able to have knowledge of a foreign language at basic level.

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