| Title | Developing a new low-barrier introductory course in AI |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | Science |
| Status | Active |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Initiation | 04/01/2026 |
| Project Summary | Since large language models (LLMs) have become widely accessible to the public in the shape of chatbots such as ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI) and its effect on society have entered mainstream conversation. Equipping students with core AI competencies will prepare them to navigate and shape a world where this technology is increasingly ubiquitous. To achieve this, the Computer Science Department is developing AI 100, a first-year course that will be open to students from all UBC faculties. After introducing students to the technical and historical foundations of the field, the course surveys modern applications of AI, exploring their impacts, limitations, and likely futures. This TLEF will support innovative content development, implementation of inclusive pedagogy, and capacity-building for a large-scale delivery of the course. |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 2026/2027 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | Giulia Toti |
| Year 1: Funded Amount | 49,989 |
| Year 1: Team Members | Giulia Toti, Associate Professor of Teaching, Computer Science, Faculty of Science |