Winter Program: Human - AI Collaboration

Department

International Program

Course unit code

IFLV6631

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3.0

Name of lecturer(s)

Ernst Christiane, MSc

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

Will be provided in class

Level of course unit

Bachelor

Year of study

Fall 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

1

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the different roles “intelligent” technologies can take (augmentation vs. automation)
- Become more effective at using digital, AI-enabled support in a responsible and transparent manner
- Critically reflect upon the consequences of technological advancement in the field of AI on individuals, businesses, and society
- Please note: This course does not require any prior technical skills – the emphasis of this course lies on behavioral aspects, emphasizing a discussion of AI’s potential impact on our future of work.

Course contents

- State-of-the-art: Forms of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-enabled support
- AI-enabled human augmentation vs. automation
- Agency and autonomy of AI
- Trust in AI, opacity of AI
- AI & creativity
- Future of work/ Biohacking
- Ethical considerations regarding AI
- Operational skills for effective leverage of AI-enabled support (including prompting techniques, tools, etc.)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none