AI Literacies for Innovative Thinking

Design thinking is a method of innovative thinking and critical reasoning that is a creative, empathy-driven, and transdisciplinary approach to solving real-world, theoretical/academic, and hypothetical problems. In this class, students tackle problems in their fields while building an understanding of and practicing the principles of design thinking and honing the information and critical literacy skills required to effectively, ethically, and innovatively employ generative artificial intelligence (AI). Specific attention will be paid to both the strengths and limitations of generative AI and its ever-evolving nature. Through class discussions, interactive activities, group projects, and user-driven projects, students become flexible, proactive, and forward-thinking individuals with skill sets that are highly desirable in a range of increasingly technology-driven academic and career settings. This course will be of interest to students in a variety of programs from business, marketing, and entrepreneurship to education, engineering, the arts and sciences, and allied health. This class will partially meet in a computer lab to allow for students to practice strategically and academically employing generative AI.

Fall, Spring

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