Elements of AI (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The course aims to make artificial intelligence understandable. "The Basics of Artificial Intelligence" is a free online course designed for anyone who wants to know what artificial intelligence is, what it can (and cannot) do, and how it impacts our lives. You don't need in-depth mathematical understanding or programming skills. Upon completing the course, you can earn 2 credits through the Open University of the University of Helsinki.

After completing the course, you will:

Understand the key impacts of artificial intelligence
Be able to critically evaluate news and discussions related to artificial intelligence
Be able to discuss and define what artificial intelligence is
Be able to describe methods that enable artificial intelligence.

Execution methods

You log in and register for the course at https://course.elementsofai.com/fi

Accomplishment methods

Available continuously
The course can be started at any time and completed at your own pace
The recommended duration is six weeks
Exercise tasks: multiple-choice questions, numerical exercises, and open-ended questions
Numerical exercises and multiple-choice questions are automatically graded
Textual answers are evaluated by other students (peer assessment), and the teacher approves them

Content

What is artificial intelligence?
Problem-solving using artificial intelligence
Practical applications of artificial intelligence
Machine learning
Neural networks
Societal impacts of artificial intelligence

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The University of Helsinki assesses the study module.

Qualifications

The Basics of Artificial Intelligence is a free online course designed for anyone who wants to know what artificial intelligence is, what it can (and cannot) do, and how artificial intelligence impacts our lives. You don't need a deep understanding of mathematics or programming skills.