DAYTON, Ohio — Starting this fall, the University of Dayton will offer a curriculum that aims to prepare students to use artificial intelligence “skillfully and thoughtfully” in their careers.
What You Need To Know
The curriculum is part of a broader AI strategy at the university
All first-year students will study AI from two angles in classes called AI Fundamentals and Human Dignity in the Era of AI
In the second year, students will take part in a redesigned writing seminar
The curriculum is part of a broader AI strategy at the university. All first-year students will study AI from two angles in classes called AI Fundamentals and Human Dignity in the Era of AI.
AI Fundamentals will help students understand how the technology works, and the Human Dignity in the Era of AI will look at ethical ramifications, the technology’s impact on society and how to use it responsibly.
“Our students will graduate ready to lead in an AI-enabled world, with the skills and agility to stay ahead as technology rapidly evolves throughout their careers,” said Meghan Henning, professor and senior assistant provost for undergraduate curriculum and student success. “Just as importantly, we are preparing students to keep humans at the center, building their capacity to question these tools, understand the limits of technology, and lead others to use it for the common good. That reflects our Marianist values and the heart of a UD education.”
In the second year, students will take part in a redesigned writing seminar that analyzes how AI changes the way people write, research and create knowledge.
“AI helps them ask questions in a more meaningful way,” Sidaard Gunasekaran, Hans von Ohain Chair in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, said. “When they enter the workforce, they will stand out because they’ve learned to use AI to increase their skill set, not just automate their work.”
More details on the curriculum can be found here.