Jun 14, 2025  
WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog 
    
WSCC 2025-2026 Catalog

CIT 125 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence


Offered FL
Lecture- 2 Lab- 2
3 credit hrs/4 contact hrs
This course provides an introductory overview of artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on fundamental concepts, techniques, and applications. Students will explore the history, principles, and current trends in AI, developing a foundational understanding that prepares them for further study or professional integration of AI technologies.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  • Articulate what constitutes AI and differentiate between AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning.
  • Explain the evolution of AI, including key milestones and figures that have shaped its development.
  • Describe basic AI methodologies including search algorithms, knowledge representation, and reasoning.
  • Apply basic AI techniques like rule-based systems, decision trees, and neural networks in simple scenarios.
  • Analyze ethical implications of AI in society, including privacy, bias, and employment effects.
  • Use tools or platforms to create basic AI applications or models.
  • Evaluate AI solutions in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, and ethical soundness.
  • Discuss emerging trends and potential future developments in AI.