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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:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.
2) To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.
6) To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.
7) To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.
10) According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.
11) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.	1
2)	To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.	1
3)	Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).	3
4)	Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.	3
5)	Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.	3
6)	To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.	2
7)	To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.	2
8)	Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.	2
9)	Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.	1
10)	According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.	2
11)	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.	2

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