AI in the Curriculum

Some courses that offer AI-assisted learning, and improve your AI literacy and capacities for responsible use.

Fundamentals of AI (FYE1001 Critical AI Literacies Module)

A foundational course building the AI literacy every student needs: how the technology works, how to use it, and how to use it responsibly.

How generative AI works
Effective prompting
Ethical issues and biases
AI use for various professions

Freshman Writing / Freshman Research (RHET 1010 & RHET 1020)

Analytical, argumentative, and research writing, moving from process through to finished product.
Academic integrity and responsible use of AI
AI-enhanced writing
Maintaining authorship and voice
Critical evaluation of AI outputs

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Scientific Thinking (SCI 1020)

Examining AI as a tool for scientific research and inquiry, and knowing where its limits lie.
Limitations of over-reliance on AI tools for scientific inquiry, and the ethical implications
AI tools for data analysis and visualization

Philosophical Thinking (PHIL 2100)

Core philosophical inquiry, now with an integrated module on the ethics of artificial intelligence.

Data Analytics and Visualization

Core philosophical inquiry, now with an integrated module on the ethics of artificial intelligence.

Let's Get Sustainable (ARCH 2501)

Evolving concerns around sustainability in the built environment and urban contexts.
Sustainability's interactions with environmental, social, cultural, and economic dimensions
Collective sustainability actions by individuals

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Essentials of Personal Finance (CORE 1099)

Core financial concepts: budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, and risk assessment.
Economic forces, supply and demand, and scarcity
Digital economies and fintech

Artificial Intelligence and the Human Experience (CORE 2099)

A societal and ethical examination of AI's role in modern life.
Impact of AI on creativity, privacy, labor, and accessibility
AI-driven opportunities for addressing real-world societal issues (e.g., misinformation, climate change)

Mastering Writing in an AI World (RHET 3260)

Using AI tools ethically to enhance the writing process and its outcomes.
Understanding and employing AI research tools
Effective AI prompt development; critical assessment and revision of AI outputs

Selling Culture: Branding Identities and Traditions (CORE 2096)

The packaging, marketing, and selling of culture in global markets: ethics and power dynamics.
Examining data on historical and contemporary cultural commercialization across industries such as fashion, tourism, entertainment, food, and digital media

Sustainable Economies in the MENA Region (CORE 2097)

Economic models in the MENA region, and actions to support sustainability.
Diversification and equitable allocation of resources in the MENA region
Case studies on economic sustainability amid regional crises

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Climate Action in the Middle East (CORE 2097)

Urban resilience and sustainable development.
Challenges and strategic responses to climate change in Middle Eastern urban settings
Climate adaptation and mitigation solutions

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Philosophy of Science and Technology (PHIL 3017)

How science and technology have altered human abilities and experience, and the new responsibilities that this creates for us.
How science generates knowledge, and how that knowledge becomes technology
The impact of science and technology on individuals, society, and the environment
The normative and ethical principles that should guide their use

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Health Challenges in the Arab World (CORE 2097)

The impact of social variables - political instability, economic disparity, gender roles, poverty, cultural beliefs, and community networks - on health patterns in the region.
Tradition and modernity in shaping beliefs about health
The future of health planning in the Arab World

Echoes of the City: Uncovering Neighborhood Stories (CORE 2098)

The social, economic, and cultural dimensions of Egyptian neighborhoods.
Innovative redevelopment scenarios that preserve existing urban fabric
Interdisciplinary exploration of urban complexities and ethical city planning

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The Nile: Scarcity and Water Management (CORE 2098)

Reconciling sustainability and development to preserve Egypt's lifeline.
Regional water governance frameworks and the balance of power
National strategies for water management, regional collaboration, and equitable resource sharing

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E4: Earth, Energy, Environment and Economy (CORE 2098)

Energy resources and environmental impact in Egypt.
Solutions to mitigate adverse environmental effects
Government frameworks for managing climate change and resource impacts on the environment

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Hunger and Our Planet: Food Security (CORE 2096)

The impact of social variables such as population growth, climate change, and cultural traditions on food production and distribution.
Sustainable urban farming and food production
Global food systems, policy analysis, and ethical challenges

Urban Sustainability: Thriving in Grey Areas (CORE 2096)

Creating sustainable futures by examining behaviors, policies, and laws.
Policy gaps, contradictions, and the knowledge-action divides that create grey areas in implementing sustainability

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Social Entrepreneurship: Addressing Global Sustainability Challenges (CORE 4098)

Entrepreneurial approaches to pressing global social, cultural, and environmental problems.
Examining and evaluating the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and employing it for social change