Online Course

Introduction to Generative AI

Produced by Educational Development & Quality

Instructors

Christian Hendriksen

Christian Hendriksen
Assistant Professor
Department of Operations Management

Poornima Luthra

Poornima Luthra
Teaching Associate Professor
Department of Organization

Daniel Hardt

Daniel Hardt
Associate Professor
Department of Management, Society and Communication

Course Overview

This 3-hour online course offers essential insights into generative AI, covering its principles, applications, and the critical discussions around its impact. Join CBS experts as they guide you through both the technical details and the broader implications of AI in today’s world.

Here’s what you will learn:

  • Describe how Generative AI functions, including its methods for mimicking human intelligence and generating new content.
  • Identify real-world uses of Generative AI, while also understanding its limitations and potential biases, such as algorithmic, diversity, and representational biases.
  • Assess the ethical, societal, and environmental implications of Generative AI, with a focus on promoting responsible and sustainable use in higher education.
  • Gain hands-on experience with AI tools, including using effective prompts to guide AI, enhancing your ability to apply AI in practical, real-world scenarios.

Who is this course for?

For CBS Students

Use this course to learn how GenAI works and how to use it thoughtfully in your studies and future work.

For CBS Faculty

Share this course with students to build their foundational knowledge of GenAI and encourage responsible use.

Please start by watching this brief introductory video, as Christian welcomes you to the course.

Course Content

1. Understanding Large Language/Multimodal Models and GenAI Tools, Their Capabilities and Limitations
📄 Module 1: Overview
🎥 1.1 What is Artificial Intelligence? (3:11) – Video Lecture
🎥 1.2 Introduction to LLM/LMM Models (8:11) – Video Lecture
🎥 1.3 Interacting with Large Language Models (4:32) – Video Lecture
✅ 1.4 Quick Knowledge Check – Quiz
🎥 1.5 Generative AI in Applications (4:51) – Video Lecture
🎥 1.6 What Are the Limitations of GenAI Systems? (14:14) – Discussion Video
2. Responsibility and Ethics When Using GenAI Tools
📄 Module 2: Overview
🎥 2.1 What Are the Risks Associated with Using GenAI? (6:51) – Video Lecture
🎥 2.2 Bias, Representation, and Diversity Challenges of Generative AI (7:48) – Video Lecture
🎥 2.3 Can GenAI Improve Access and Inclusion in Education? (5:57) – Video Lecture
✅ 2.4 Quick Knowledge Check – Quiz
🎥 2.5 Roundtable on Ethical Implications (14:13) – Panel Discussion
💬 2.6 Discussion Topic: Ethical and Social Implications of Generative AI – Discussion Forum Activity
3. Critical Engagement with AI
📄 Module 3: Overview
🎥 3.1 Critical Thinking and Writing Skills: The Relevance of Writing in the Age of AI with Thomas Basbøll (16:48) – Discussion Video
🎥 3.2 Hidden Costs of Using AI: Management and Personal Costs with Ursula Plesner (13:11) – Discussion Video
🎥 3.3 Societal Impact and AI: Big Tech, Control, and Power with Mikkel Flyverbom (14:44) – Discussion Video
🎥 3.4 Nordic Approach to AI and Society with Morten Irgens(13:01) – Discussion Video
🎥 3.5 Future Labor Skills in the AI Era with Morten Irgens (14:05) – Discussion Videon
💬 3.6 Discussion Topic: Critical Engagement with AI – Discussion Forum Activity
4. Practical Implementation of GenAI Tools
📄 Module 4: Overview
🎥 4.1 Human-AI Interactions: A Framework for Understanding GenAI (3:01) – Video Lecture
🎥 4.2 How to Prompt Effectively (2:59) – Video Lecture
🎥 4.3 Using AI to Support Learning – Walk-through Video
🎥 4.4 Using AI in Bachelor, Master, Final Projects and other Large Group Projects – Walk-through Video
💬 4.5 Discussion Topic: Using Generative AI in Your Work – Discussion Forum Activity
Enroll to course

Note: Only CBS students and faculty with CBS credentials can enroll in this course.