We asked 20 industry leaders:
What data, AI and professional skills do today’s graduates need most?
Their answers shaped this course.
What kinds of knowledge and skills with Generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT) do I need to get a job?
How does Generative AI apply to my field of interest?
What kinds of skills are employers actually looking for from college graduates? And where can I get them?
Earn 3 credits
No experience required. All you need is basic math and to be at least 30 credit hours into your major, whatever it is.
Work collaboratively in teams, creating hands-on group projects
Craft effective Generative AI prompts
Use Generative AI to write Python code for you
Use Machine Learning to identify patterns in data
Analyze data and use it to tell stories that matter
Data is being collected all around us, from grocery store sales, real-time traffic, and which music gets played. Come experience how data is collected, modified, and used, and how AI can provide value by helping us find patterns in large real-world datasets.
Use these skills in any major, such as Finance, Psychology, Education, English, Engineering, or Public Health. This experience will guide you through creating resume-boosting group projects.
Space is limited. Apply at: go.uic.edu/dataAI
See the Course Outline page for details on course goals, big ideas, and learning objectives.
The semester after completing CS 218, students can apply for CS 219, a 3-credit hour practicum to use newly-found Data+AI skills in financial services or healthcare, at companies partnering with Chicago Tech Circle.