Information Package / Course Catalogue
Artificial Intelligence Literacy
Course Code: EFS177
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Having a foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence and being able to use AI effectively and efficiently.

Course Content

Definition and fundamentals of artificial intelligence, its current position and importance, machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks; natural language processing (NLP) and image processing; AI literacy; prompt engineering; content creation with AI; the future of AI; its use in various disciplines (healthcare, art, engineering, etc.).

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ayşe YILMAZ
Lec. Fulya TORUN
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the fundamental concepts and working principles of artificial intelligence
2.Evaluates the current position and societal importance of artificial intelligence
3.Explains the technical infrastructure of artificial intelligence at a basic level
4.Develops a critical perspective on the effects of artificial intelligence on individuals and society
5.Compares the features of various AI tools for different purposes.
6.Predicts possible future developments of artificial intelligence and develops a critical perspective
7.Predicts the possible future developments of artificial intelligence
8.Analyzes the applications of artificial intelligence in various disciplines
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Goksel, N., & Bozkurt, A. (2019). Artificial intelligence in education: Current insights and future perspectives. In Handbook of Research on Learning in the Age of Transhumanism (pp. 224-236). IGI Global.
2.Gates, B. (2023). The Age of AI has begun. Gates Notes. https://www.gatesnotes.com/The-Age-of-AI- Has-Begun
3.Chen, B., Zhang, Z., Langrené, N., & Zhu, S. (2023). Unleashing the potential of prompt engineering in Large Language Models: a comprehensive review. arXiv. DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/ arXiv.2310.14735
4.Dang, H., Mecke, L., Lehmann, F., Goller, S., & Buschek, D. (2022). How to prompt? Opportunities and challenges of zero-and few-shot learning for human-AI interaction in creative applications of generative models. arXiv. DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2209.01390
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and fundamentals of artificial intelligence
Week 2 - Theoretical
The current position and importance of artificial intelligence
Week 3 - Theoretical
Benefits and limitations of artificial intelligence
Week 4 - Theoretical
Machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks
Week 5 - Theoretical
Natural language processing (NLP) and image processing
Week 6 - Theoretical
Artificial intelligence literacy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Prompt engineering
Week 8 - Theoretical
The social impacts of artificial intelligence on society (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Creativity with artificial intelligence (Midterm exam)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Researching with artificial intelligence
Week 11 - Theoretical
Producing visual content with artificial intelligence
Week 12 - Theoretical
Producing presentations with artificial intelligence
Week 13 - Theoretical
Producing audio and video with artificial intelligence
Week 14 - Theoretical
The future of artificial intelligence
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Individual Work51110
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
3
5
5
4
OÇ-2
5
3
5
5
4
OÇ-3
5
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4
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5
3
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5
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5
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5
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4
OÇ-7
5
3
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4
OÇ-8
5
3
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5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026