Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Application in Practice
Course Code
SZF_036
Branch of Science
Computer and information sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Biology; Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Life Science; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Midwifery; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Person and Property Defence; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Agate Ambulte
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
The study course is designed to acquire knowledge about artificial intelligence technologies and to promote the practical application of artificial intelligence technologies in learning, medicine and improving personal and professional productivity. During the course, it is planned to learn practical skills and gain an insight into artificial intelligence technologies, with the aim of implementing them in speeding up various processes and improving quality. Students will gain practical knowledge of artificial intelligence tools that generate text and images.
Preliminary Knowledge
Computer skills; basic knowledge of English.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Students will have good knowledge of artificial intelligence solutions and industry trends. 2. Students will have all the necessary knowledge to discuss the applications of AI and to argue for the use of different solutions. 3. Students will have mastered at least 10 AI tools and will be able to operate freely in various generative artificial intelligence solutions. 4. Students will have mastered at least 10 different prompt engineering techniques and will be able to generate high-quality and meaningful content.
Individual work and tests
Test on understanding and ethics of AI fundamentals • Discussion on ethics, applications and current affairs of artificial Intecket
2.Compare different applications of AI and explain their potential benefits and challenges in different contexts.
Individual work and tests
Discussion on ethics, applications and current affairs of artificial Intecket • Create a prompt storage • Prompt Engineering practical job • Independent work on image generation • Practical work - process digitalization
3.Apply at least 10 different AI tools, including generative AI solutions, to effectively address practical challenges.
Individual work and tests
Practical work - process digitalization • Independent work on image generation • Prompt Engineering practical job • Create a prompt storage
4.Use and customize at least 10 different query engineering methods to create high quality and targeted content.
Individual work and tests
Prompt Engineering practical job • Independent work on image generation • Practical work - process digitalization
5.Reasoned assessment of the suitability of different AI solutions in specific situations and discussion of the ethical and practical aspects of their use.
Individual work and tests
Independent work on image generation • Prompt Engineering practical job • Create a prompt storage • Practical work - process digitalization
Skills
1.Generate textual and visual content using different AI tools by customizing queries according to the desired result.
Individual work and tests
Practical work - process digitalization • Prompt Engineering practical job • Independent work on image generation
2.Develop and optimize queries (promptus) to efficiently create content across formats and topics.
Individual work and tests
Independent work on image generation • Practical work - process digitalization • Prompt Engineering practical job
3.To analyse and discuss in a reasoned manner the ethical, social and practical applications of AI tools.
Individual work and tests
Test on understanding and ethics of AI fundamentals • Practical work - process digitalization
4.Build, digitise and improve individual or professional work processes using AI tools, as well as increase their productivity through automation and efficiency techniques.
Individual work and tests
Practical work - process digitalization • Create a prompt storage • Prompt Engineering practical job
Competences
1.Ability to create high quality and targeted content using a variety of generative AI tools using appropriate query engineering techniques.
Individual work and tests
Create a prompt storage • Practical work - process digitalization • Independent work on image generation
2.Competence to critically evaluate the functionality and suitability of different AI tools by analysing their capabilities and limitations in specific contexts.
Individual work and tests
Practical work - process digitalization • Test on understanding and ethics of AI fundamentals • Discussion on ethics, applications and current affairs of artificial Intecket
3.Understanding and ability to discuss ethical aspects related to the use of AI tools, including assessing potential risks and arguing for responsible use.
Individual work and tests
Discussion on ethics, applications and current affairs of artificial Intecket
4.Competence to digitally transform, customize, and optimize work processes using AI tools to improve personal productivity and professional performance.
Individual work and tests
Create a prompt storage • Prompt Engineering practical job • Practical work - process digitalization • Independent work on image generation
5.Competence to solve problems with query engineering methods, including defining a problem, developing effective queries, adapting them to generation processes, and critically analyzing the results obtained according to the objectives of the task.
Individual work and tests
Prompt Engineering practical job • Practical work - process digitalization
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Create a prompt storage |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Create different prompts that are tailored to perform different tasks, and create a prompt library where prompts are described and available for future use. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Test on understanding and ethics of AI fundamentals |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A mandatory test on understanding and ethics of the foundations of artificial intelligence. Tes will be held electronically, in the e-learning portal. The test must be completed within a specified time limit. |
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2.
Prompt Engineering practical job |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Teamwork involving creating, customizing, and applying queries to achieve a specific result |
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3.
Independent work on image generation |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Independent work on generating images with specific goals and tasks |
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4.
Practical work - process digitalization |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The practical work: build a digitised process flow using AI tools |
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5.
Discussion on ethics, applications and current affairs of artificial Intecket |
30.00% from total grade
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Test
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A in-person discussion, for the whole group together, on the ethics, applications and current affairs of artificial Intlecket. Discussion of ethics and current events and achievements and discussion of opportunities, causes and consequences are updated during the discussion. Attendance at lectures and active involvement in lecture are assessed. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Types and Tools of Artificial Intelligence
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Restrictions, Copyright, Ethics and Threats
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Practical Seminar on Creating Prompts I – Basic Level; Introduction to ChatGPT
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Practical Seminar on Creating Prompts II – Prompt Optimisation and Applications in Different Situations
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Practical Seminar on Prompt Engineering I
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Practical Seminar on Prompt Engineering II
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Practical Seminar on Prompt Engineering III
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Artificial Intelligence Tools for Text Generation I – Their Capabilities, Limitations and Differences
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Artificial Intelligence Tools for Text Generation II – Their Capabilities, Limitations and Differences
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Artificial Intelligence and Image Generation I (Image Generation Platforms)
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Location
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Artificial Intelligence and Image Generation II (Image Generation Servers)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Digitising Processes With Artificial Intelligence Tools
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practical Applications of AI and Industry Expertise
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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AI Applications and Future Perspectives
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Types and Tools of Artificial Intelligence
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Restrictions, Copyright, Ethics and Threats
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Practical Seminar on Creating Prompts I – Basic Level; Introduction to ChatGPT
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Practical Seminar on Creating Prompts II – Prompt Optimisation and Applications in Different Situations
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Practical Seminar on Prompt Engineering I
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Practical Seminar on Prompt Engineering II
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Practical Seminar on Prompt Engineering III
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Artificial Intelligence Tools for Text Generation I – Their Capabilities, Limitations and Differences
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Artificial Intelligence Tools for Text Generation II – Their Capabilities, Limitations and Differences
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Artificial Intelligence and Image Generation I (Image Generation Platforms)
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Artificial Intelligence and Image Generation II (Image Generation Servers)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Generative Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Computer room
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2
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Topics
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Digitising Processes With Artificial Intelligence Tools
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practical Applications of AI and Industry Expertise
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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AI Applications and Future Perspectives
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Prompt Engineering GuideSuitable for English stream
2.
Fatih Kadir Akin. The Art of ChatGPT Prompting: A Guide to Crafting Clear and Effective PromptsSuitable for English stream
3.
Fatih Kadir Akin. The Art of Midjourney AI: A Guide to Creating Images from TextSuitable for English stream
4.
Khan, I. 2024. The quick guide to prompt engineering : generative AI tips and tricks for ChatGPT, Bard, Dall-E, and Midjourney (First edition). Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley.Suitable for English stream
5.
Barreto, M. (2024). The Midjourney Expedition : generate creative images from text prompts and seamlessly integrate them into your workflow / Margarida Barreto. Birmingham, UK : Packt Publishing.Suitable for English stream
6.
Prompt Engineering. 200+ AI Image Prompts : Prompt Engineering Handbook Dalle-3 Leonardo Stable Diffusion Midjourney AI Art Generation, Prompt Engineering Publishing, 2024.
Additional Reading
1.
Mākslīgais intelekts augstākajā izglītībā. RSU, 2024 (latviešu plūsmai)