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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Software Engineering

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Course syllabus

An orientation into Generative AI and Prompt Engineering

An orientation into Generative AI and Prompt Engineering

6 credits (6 högskolepoäng)

Course code: PA1490
Main field of study: Software Engineering
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements

Language of instruction: Swedish
Applies from: 2024-11-01
Approved: 2024-11-01

1. Descision

This course is established by Dean 2024-02-05. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Software Engineering 2024-11-01 and applies from 2024-11-01.

2. Entry requirements

General entry requirements.

3. Objective and content

3.1 Objective

The purpose of the course is to provide the overview and orientation into Generative AI, it´s possibilities, limitations and ethical considerations. Also to explore how prompt engineering for Chat GPT and other currently popular implementations of Generative AI can be used for enhancing tasks related to both private and business sphere.

3.2 Content

4. Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:

5. Learning activities

6. Assessment and grading

Modes of examinations of the course

Code Module Credit Grade
2505 Written assignment 1 3 credits GU
2515 Written assignment 2 3 credits GU

The course will be graded G Pass, UX Failed result, a little more work required, U Fail.

The examiner may carry out oral follow-up of written examinations.

The information before a course occasion states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.

An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.

7. Course evaluation

The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.

8. Restrictions regarding degree

The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.

9. Course literature and other materials of instruction