IS 777: Seminar current topics in generative Artificial Intelligence
Contents
This seminar focuses on exploring the latest issues related to generative artificial intelligence (e.g., large language models such as ChatGPT). In the seminar paper, students will explore the economic, psychological, and sociological consequences of using this new technology. Students are required to write a seminar paper on a specifically assigned research topic and present and discuss their work in the course.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, students will
- able to summarize a current research topic from the generative AI domain and put it into the context of related work.
- gain a basic knowledge on the principles of academic writing, the ability to independently and systematically explore a research topic.
- have improved their presentation skills
Necessary prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
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| Forms of teaching and learning | Contact hours | Independent study time |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 2 SWS | 15 SWS |
| ECTS credits | 6 |
| Graded | yes |
| Workload | 180h |
| Language | English |
| Form of assessment | Written paper (70%, scope depends on the assigned topic) with oral presentation (30%) |
| Restricted admission | yes |
| Further information | Application via email (Brief motivation letter, Transcript of Records and CV) to kevin.bauer@uni-mannheim.de; Application deadline will be announced via the Chair’s homepage |
Examiner Performing lecturer |  | Prof. Dr. Kevin Bauer Prof. Dr. Kevin Bauer |
| Frequency of offering | Spring semester & fall semester |
| Range of application | M.Sc. MMM, M.Sc. Wirt. Inf., B.Sc. WiPäd |
| Preliminary course work | – |
| Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 1, CG 4 |