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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI333
Course Name: Man in the Age of Manufacturer Artificial Intelligence
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. ŞEBNEM ÖZDEMİR
Course Lecturer(s): Şebnem Özdemir
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: 1. Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of artificial intelligence and its impact on human society.
2. Analyze the ethical, social, and cultural implications of generative artificial intelligence.
3. Explore the potential benefits and risks of AI in various domains, including art, literature, music, and communication.
4. Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate the role of AI in shaping human identity, creativity, and relationships.
5. Foster a multidisciplinary perspective
Course Content: 1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: History, concepts and types of artificial intelligence.
2. Generative Artificial Intelligence: Overview, applications and examples.
3. Ethical Considerations: Privacy, bias, accountability and transparency in AI systems.
4. AI and Human Creativity: Exploring the impact of AI on the creation of art, literature and music.
5.Social Impacts of AI: Automation, employment, inequality and social transformation.
6.AI and the Future

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will be able to critically analyze the ethical and societal implications of generative artificial intelligence.
2) Students will develop an understanding of the role of AI in shaping human creativity and communication.
3) Students will evaluate the impact of AI on human identity, relationships, and decision-making processes.
4) Students will gain insight into the potential risks and benefits of AI in various domains.
5) Students will apply interdisciplinary perspectives to assess the future implications of AI on society.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
2) The Ethics of AI: Privacy and Bias
3) Generative AI and Human Creativity
4) ChatGpt, Bard, LLMA as a generative AI
5) ChatGpt, Bard, LLMA as a generative AI
6) Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Dall-e as a Generative AI
7) Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Dall-e as a Generative AI
8) Mid-Term Week
9) Artificial intelligence with different industry applications: Music Production
10) Artificial intelligence with different industry applications: 3D design elements
11) Artificial intelligence with different industry applications: Animation of Images
12) Generative AIs and computer-based manipulation
13) Coding and development processes with ChatGPT
14) AI in Music and Entertainment
15) Future Implications and Conclusion
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. "The AI Does Not Hate You: Superintelligence, Rationality, and the Race to Save the World" by Tom Chivers
2. "Artificial You: AI and the Future of Your Mind" by Susan Schneider
References: 1. Bostrom, N. (2016). Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies.
2. Harari, Y. N. (2018). 21 Lessons for the 21st Century.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach.
2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles.
3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects.
4) Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action.
5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices.
6) She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements.
7) In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field.
8) To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues.
9) She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member.
10) Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture.
11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality.
12) She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster.
13) She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning.
14) She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights.
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach.
2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles.
3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects.
4) Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action.
5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices.
6) She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements.
7) In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field.
8) To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues.
9) She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member.
10) Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture.
11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality.
12) She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster.
13) She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning.
14) She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights.
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 45
Final 1 % 55
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Homework Assignments 1 45
Final 1 50
Total Workload 137