CSCI090
INTRO AI TECH & PROMPT ENGIN
- Department
- Computer Science
- Terms offered
- 2
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
This is an introductory course tailored for general students seeking a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) without delving into technical complexities. The course introduces the broader concepts of AI, exploring its applications, ethical considerations, and various types of AI technologies shaping our world. It also covers prompt engineering and provides students with knowledge and skills to use effective prompting to unlock the power of generative AI.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2024–2025
2024 2025
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 39% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count rising about 16% per year. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 41% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count rising about 14% per year. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 43% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count rising about 14% per year. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 45% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 fall terms since 2024. Department course count rising about 13% per year. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Tue, Thu, 6:00 PM–7:15 PM MACD117 2025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Pawan K. Gupta | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 30 enrolled | 23220 |
| Fall 2024 | Pawan K. Gupta | Lecture | 1 | 29 of 30 enrolled | 23220 |