Artificial Intelligence
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Spring
- Course code
- FIL117
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Norwegian and/or English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The aim of this course is to explore artificial intelligence from different philosophical perspectives. On the one hand, the course will convey and develop an understanding of how we should understand artificial intelligence. For instance, what can artificial intelligence tell us about human intelligence and vice versa? On the other hand, the course will convey and develop an understanding of ethical issues having to do with the use and development of artificial intelligence. For instance, what are the possibilities and risks associated with the development of artificial intelligence and how should we respond to them?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student should have:
- A basic understanding of how artificial intelligence works
- An overview of different theoretical approaches to the development of artificial intelligence
- Familiarity with significant philosophical contributions to debates about artificial intelligence
- An understanding of concepts, arguments, and theories relevant to philosophical debates about artificial intelligence
Skills
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- Describe and explain key concepts, arguments, and theories from the course literature
- Reconstruct and evaluate arguments and theories from the course literature and identify their strengths and weaknesses
- Recognize and evaluate differences between various theoretical approaches to artificial intelligence
- Recognize the implications of artificial intelligence for the study of cognition and consciousness
- Identify various forms of risk associated with the development and use of artificial intelligence and discuss their ethical implications
- Reflect on the moral status of artificial intelligence and the relationship between human beings and artificial intelligence
- Communicate understanding and ideas related to the course in writing
Competence
After completing the course, the student should be competent to:
- Contribute philosophical insights to public debates about artificial intelligence
- Study philosophical questions about artificial intelligence at a more advanced level
ECTS Credits
10
Level of Study
Bachelor
Semester of Instruction
Spring
Place of Instruction
Bergen
Required Previous Knowledge
None
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Approved first semester studies. A good proficiency in English.
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
None
Access to the Course
The course is open to students at the University of Bergen.
Teaching and learning methods
Students will spend approximately 20 hours in class over the course of the semester, and approximately 10 hours per week outside of class working on course-related tasks. Class time will involve lectures or presentations by the instructor, discussions, and group work.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Students must complete four written assignments (around 500 words each). Deadlines are set by the department.
An approval of compulsory requirements is valid for three semesters, including the semester in which the approval is given.
Forms of Assessment
4 hour school exam
Grading Scale
From A to F
Assessment Semester
Spring
Reading List
The reading list will be made available at uib.no on 1 July for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
The course is evaluated in accordance with the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.
Examination Support Material
None.
Programme Committee
Department of Philosophy
Course Coordinator
Department of Philosophy
Course Administrator
Department of Philosophy