Michigan State University Expands Artificial Intelligence Curriculum

Michigan State University has decided to expand its artificial intelligence curriculum to adapt to the changing needs of the workforce. A new artificial intelligence minor has been established within the university, artificial intelligence topics have been added to core engineering courses, and two new classes have been introduced.

Artificial Intelligence Minor Program

The new artificial intelligence minor, developed by the College of Engineering, was designed to support disciplines outside of computer science as well.

Consisting of twenty-two credits, the program aims to teach students the fundamentals of computing and the development processes of artificial intelligence systems.

Integration into Engineering Courses

First-year engineering students are now introduced to artificial intelligence tools within the scope of introductory courses coded EGR 100 and EGR 102.

Students learn to compare outputs of generative artificial intelligence tools, prompt engineering, and ethical issues in these courses.

Newly Opened Artificial Intelligence Courses

The university has introduced two new artificial intelligence courses that students from all departments can attend without prerequisites.

The courses, Computational and AI Literacy for the Modern Workforce and What Every Spartan Should Know, provide guidance to students.

AI Ready Spartans Initiative

The implementation of the new courses and projects was supported by the AI Ready Spartans Initiative, a partnership between the Office of the Provost and the Green and White Council.

The initiative aims to spread the responsible use of artificial intelligence at the undergraduate level by funding faculty proposals.