Week
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Subjects
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Course Topics and Assigned Readings
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Activities and Assignments
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Expected Study Hours |
Lectures |
Self-Study |
1
|
Introduction to Computational Thinking |
Social Context and Future Development
Readings: 1, 2, 3
|
Lectures
|
3
|
3
|
2
|
Computational Thinking |
Fundamental Concepts and Core Principles
Readings: 1, 2, 3
|
Lectures and Discussion
|
3
|
5
|
3
|
Functions and Modules |
Problem Decomposition and Pattern Recognition
Readings: 4, 5, 6
|
Lectures, Hands-on Activities, and Discussion
|
3
|
5
|
4
|
Functions and Modules |
Abstract Thinking and Algorithmic Logic
Readings: 4, 5, 6
|
Lectures and Discussion |
3
|
5
|
5
|
Analog-Digital Conversion
|
Fundamental Concepts of Analog and Digital Signals and Principles of Analog-to-Digital Signal Conversion
Readings: 7 chapter 1 & 4 |
Lectures, Hands-on Activities, and Discussion |
3
|
5
|
6
|
Computer Architecture
|
Computer Components and Architecture
Readings: 7 chapter 5
|
Lectures, Hands-on Activities, and Discussion
|
3
|
5
|
7
|
Big Data Applications
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Fundamental Data Science Analysis Concepts in Big Data and Business Applications
|
Lectures and Discussion
|
3
|
5
|
8
|
AI Development
|
Artificial Intelligence Development History and Future Trends
|
Lectures and Discussion
|
3
|
5
|
9
|
Learning Outcomes
|
Individual Work Activities
|
Topic Discussion, Peer Learning and Hands-on Activities
|
3
|
6
|
10
|
Computational Thinking Assessment
|
The Bebras International Challenge on Informatics and Computational Thinking
|
Online Assessment and Discussion
|
3
|
3
|
11 |
AI Technologies and Applications
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Various Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Application Case Studies
Readings: 8
|
Lectures, Discussion, and Programming Practice
|
3
|
5
|
12 |
AI Applications at NCCU
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Instructor Presentations on Various AI Applications
|
Topic Discussion and Peer Learning Sessions
|
3
|
5
|
13 |
Applied AI Model Development
|
AI Practices
Readings: 9
|
Lectures and Programming Practice
|
3
|
6
|
14 |
AI Ethics
|
Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Deepfake, Midjourney), Misinformation, and Ethical Issues in Future AI Applications
|
Lectures and Group Discussion
|
3
|
5
|
15 |
AI Project
|
Summative Assessment, Innofest Poster Session (12/8) |
Implementation and Presentation
|
3
|
5
|
16 |
Computational Thinking and AI
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Final Project Presentation
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Implementation and Presentation
|
3
|
6
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