IT407 Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technologies (3 cr.)

This course discusses the impact and importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain technologies in enterprise applications, information infrastructure, and business processes. Students learn about the cryptocurrency network, related standards, and risks associated with adopting it.  Application of AI and Blockchain technologies are covered using various industry sector implementation techniques and case studies.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Analyze various techniques and standards to integrate AI with data within an organization.
2. Evaluate the relationship among data, processes, and the use of AI and Blockchain for leverage.
3. Identify different types of AI agents and algorithms, such as uninformed, informed, heuristic, constraint satisfaction, genetic algorithms.
4. Apply knowledge of representation, reasoning, and AI techniques to real-world problems.
5. Analyze how Blockchain can be used, such as for social good.
6. Identify and present risks and rewards associated with adopting AI and Blockchain.