This course provides an introduction to harnessing the power of AI so that it benefits people and communities. Topics will include: agency and initiative, fairness and bias, transparency and explainability, confidence and errors, and privacy, ethics, and trust. Students will build a number of interactive technologies powered by AI, gain practical experience with what makes them more or less usable, and learn to evaluate their impact on individuals and communities. Students will learn to think critically (but also optimistically) about what AI systems can do and how they should be integrated into society.
For an overview of basic concepts related to AI and interaction design, review the following documents:
Machine Learning Review
Interaction Design Review
Course materials/website: Course Website, Canvas, PrairieLearn, and Discord
Classroom: Center Hall Room 105
Class Days and Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11AM PT
Kristen Vaccaro
kv@ucsd.edu – Please read the communication guidelines below before emailing!
Office: CSE 3226
Office Hours: Monday 12-1PM Outside Center Hall 105
TAs
Alice Chu
quchu@ucsd.edu
Course related announcements will be shared on Canvas. Please use Canvas for your course-related questions as well!
By default office hours will be group-office hours, as many students will have similar questions and can learn from each other. If you have a personal issue, please email me to set up a separate time.
| Percentage | Activity |
|---|---|
| 20% | Active Class Participation |
| 30% | Programming & Design Assignments |
| 30% | Presentation |
| 20% | Quizzes |
Programming and design assignments are due Friday 5 PM
Late Policy: You will receive 5 free late days that can be used for programming and design assignments over the course of the quarter. You do not need to contact us in advance to use those late days. Once you have used your 5 days for the quarter, you receive a 10% penalty for each day an assignment is late.
Lowest Grade Dropped Policy: The lowest grade of your participation, quizzes, and programming/design assignments will be dropped.
It is my hope that we will develop a supportive learning community that will foster rich discussions through the sharing of personal ideas, experiences, and interpretations of the course material. Honesty, listening for understanding, a willingness to share your ideas, and respect for self and others are basic guidelines that can help create a positive learning environment. Your participation and feedback is important to the success of the course and I welcome your thoughts throughout the semester on how we might improve class processes that will encourage effective communication and dialogue.
I encourage you to devote time and energy to all of your needs. If you could use help on any dimensions, including your scholarly, physical, or psychological well-being, UCSD has a number of resources, some which can be found here.
I am committed (as is UCSD) to full inclusion in education for all persons. Services and reasonable accommodations are available to students with temporary and permanent disabilities, to students with DACA or undocumented status, to students with health or other personal concerns, and to students with other kinds of support needs. Please feel free to let me know if there are circumstances that emerge that affect your ability to contribute to the class.