About AILT1001
All undergraduate students admitted from 2025-26 onwards (except those in the 2-year part-time Bachelor of Nursing programme) are required to take AILT1001 to satisfy part of the new graduation requirement on digital literacy.
Students are highly encouraged to take AILT1001 in their first year (Semester 1 or 2) as it is a prerequisite for taking the second AI Literacy course required for graduation.
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.
Enrollment Procedures
Students enroll in lectures during the course selection period via balloting.
Tutorial sign-up details will be provided later.
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.
Sick leave policy
- If students are unable to attend tutorials or the final test, they must email the course email with their sick leave certificate that covers the date of the missed tutorial/test.
- Sick leave certificate dated latest by one working day after will be accepted. (e.g. If the missed final test is on Friday, a sick leave certificate dated the following Monday will be accepted.)
Bad weather arrangements
Please visit http://www.exam.hku.hk/a2_badweather.php for class arrangements during bad weather.
Course Assessment
| Method | Description | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Tutorials & online activities | 20% |
| Group Assignment | Mini project | 40% |
| Final Test | MCQs, short answers, etc. | 40% |
- Tutorial participation: Attendance and participation in tutorials is required.
- Online learning activities: After each lecture, students should complete the checkpoint exercise on the Ed platform.
- Group assignment: Students will be randomly assigned in groups in their tutorial subclass to choose their own AI-related topic and create an educational poster.
- Final test: The final test will be held during lecture time and will cover content from the whole course.
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.
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
- PLO1: Identify and explain the key components, requirements, and characteristics of AI
- PLO2: Recognize and describe how AI is applied in different fields.
- PLO3: Choose and apply AI tools or techniques for specific tasks.
- PLO4: Assess the broader implications of AI in a given context, considering diverse cultural perspectives and global societal impact.
- PLO5: Conceptualize and/or develop tools or algorithms for AI applications.
- PLO6: Evaluate and use ethical guidelines for working with AI in various situations.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)
- CLO1: able to explain how AI works.
- CLO2: able to interact effectively with AI systems.
- CLO3: able to critically evaluate AI systems.
Event
Poster Exhibition
A Poster Exhibition will be held at the end of each semester to showcase selected projects.
Highlights from Semester 2, 2024-25:
Social Media
Semester 2, 2024-25 Pilot: Click HERE for lecture highlights
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Support Services
Counselling & Emotional Support
Visit CEDARS CoPE for professional counselling and emotional support.
Contact Us
AILT1001 Help Desk
Location: CB309, 3/F, Chow Yei Ching Building
Hours: To be confirmed
Course Email
Email: ailcds@hku.hk
Please direct general enquiries or enquiries involving personal information (e.g. sick leave) to the course email.
Learning Management System (for enrolled students)
Moodle: Project grouping and submission, grade release
Edstem.org: Discussions, quiz, test, course materials
Enrolled students should direct questions about the course to the Ed discussion platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Do I need to enroll in AILT1001?
The course AILT1001 is offered to all undergraduate students, including senior year admissions, admitted from the academic year 2025-26 and thereafter, as part of the graduation requirements, except for the students of the two-year part-time self-funded Bachelor of Nursing programme for Registered Nurses. For further clarification, please consult your Home Faculty.
Q2: Are there any prerequisites for enrolling AILT1001?
No prerequisites are required to enroll in AILT1001.
Q3: How can I enroll in the course and what is the enrollment process like?
Students can refer to Course Selection Schedule for their designated enrollment periods and Course Selection and Enrollment for instructions.
Enrollment must be completed during the specific course selection and add/drop periods in either Semester One or Semester Two. If a class becomes over-enrolled, final approval will be determined through the ballot function in SIS. Enrollment for each subclass will only be approved up to the class quota.
Students are advised to regularly check SIS for their enrollment status (SIS menu > Enrollment > Enrollment Status). You will also receive a notification email within one working day after your status is updated to ‘Approved’ or ‘Not Approved’. For technical issues, please contact ITS for advice and assistance.
Q4: I cannot find or register the course in SIS. What should I do?
Please refer to Course Selection Schedule for your designated enrollment periods and Course Selection and Enrollment for instructions. For technical issues, please contact ITS for advice and assistance.
Q5: What does it mean if my enrollment status for AILT1001 is ‘Pending’?
A ‘Pending’ status indicates that your enrollment request is awaiting approval or disapproval. The final decision will be made via the ballot function in SIS. Please check SIS regularly for updates on your enrollment status. Once your status changes to ‘Approved,’ it means you are officially enrolled in the course.
Students are advised to check regularly on SIS for the confirmed enrollment status (SIS menu>Enrollment>Enrollment Status).
Q6: What should I do if the desired subclass is full?
If a subclass is full, it will be closed. You can monitor the class status in case someone drops the course during the add/drop period, which may reopen the subclass. When a student drops a class, the subclass will reopen for registration, and you may wait for the released quota to enroll in your preferred subclass.
Alternatively, please consider registering for other available subclasses. There are three subclasses offered in Semester One and three in Semester Two.
Q7: I am enrolled in Subclass A, and my friend is enrolled in Subclass B. Can we swap our enrollments?
We are unable to facilitate swaps between subclasses. To change your enrollment, you need to drop your current subclass and manually add another in SIS. The new enrollment will be subject to the ballot function in SIS, and we cannot guarantee placement in another subclass.
Q8: Can I modify my course enrollment after the add/drop period has ended?
No, course enrollment changes are not permitted after the end of the add/drop period. Please refer to Course Selection Schedule and complete your registration during the designated course selection and add/drop periods.
Q9: Can I enroll in AILT1001 as a Free Elective?
No, AILT1001 is a UG5 graduation requirement and cannot be taken as a Free Elective.
Q10: Can students apply for credit transfer, credit overload or course exemption for AILT1001?
Please approach your Home Faculty for advice on credit transfer, credit overload or course exemption.