AILT1001 - Artificial Intelligence Literacy I

About AILT1001

AILT1001 is offered to all undergraduate students admitted from 2025-26 onwards (except those in the 2-year part-time Bachelor of Nursing programme).

Course Objectives:

Introduce students to fundamental concepts and principles of AI.
Help students develop the ability to interact with AI systems effectively.
Equip students with the knowledge to navigate AI technologies responsibly.

This 3-credit course uses interactive lectures, tutorials, and a project to explore AI concepts, large language models, and ethical concerns.

Semester 2, 2024-25 Pilot: Click HERE for lecture highlights
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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

PLO1: Identify and explain key AI components.
PLO2: Recognize AI applications in various fields.
PLO3: Apply AI tools for tasks.
PLO4: Assess AI tool quality and value.
PLO5: Develop tools or algorithms for AI applications.
PLO6: Use ethical guidelines in AI contexts.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

CLO1: Explain how AI works.
CLO2: Interact effectively with AI systems.
CLO3: Critically evaluate AI systems.

Course Schedule

Lectures

Semester	Day	Subclass	Time
1	Wed	1A	09:00-09:50
1	Wed	1B	10:00-10:50
1	Wed	1C	11:00-11:50
2	Wed	2D	09:00-09:50
2	Wed	2E	10:00-10:50
2	Wed	2F	11:00-11:50

Tutorials

Held from Monday to Saturday across various timeslots. Details to be announced during tutorial sign-up.

Course Assessment

Method	Description	Weighting
Participation	Tutorials & online activities	20%
Group Assignment	Mini project	40%
Final Test	MCQs, short answers, etc.	40%

Plagiarism Policy

All students must uphold academic honesty. Plagiarism is a serious offence and is subject to disciplinary action.

Please review the University’s Plagiarism Policy.

Poster Exhibition

A Poster Exhibition will be held at the end of each semester to showcase selected projects.

Highlights from Semester 2, 2025-26:

[photos of exhibition]

Enrollment Procedures

Students enroll in lectures during the course selection period via balloting.

Tutorial sign-up details will be provided later.

Support Services

AILT1001 Help Desk

Location: CB309, 3/F, Chow Yei Ching Building

Hours: To be confirmed

Counselling & Emotional Support

Visit CEDARS CoPE for professional counselling and emotional support.

Contact Us

Course content: Contact instructor or tutors
Help Desk: Visit CB309, Chow Yei Ching Building
General enquiries: ailcds@hku.hk