LSC 160 Information Exploration in the AI Era

This course provides a critical understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) within the broader information landscape. Emphasis is placed on ethically and effectively applying AI tools in finding, evaluating, and using information resources available across all formats (e.g., digital, print, video) that facilitate information exploration and discovery to make more informed decisions throughout life. Focal points include general education concepts such as ethical dimensions, information literacy, and critical thinking. This course explores the impact of cultural biases on algorithms and equitable access to information.