Build at the Speed of Thought
COMPSCI 1066
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
People use generative AI to build all kinds of artifacts, from travel itineraries to software systems, and these sorts of things require structure, a clarity of purpose, and an understanding of today's AI systems. Students will learn how to partner with AI to build complex tools from software components, for both personal use and sharing with others. This involves learning how to effectively direct an AI, understand what it did (and didn't do), employ software engineering techniques like testing and version control, and evaluate different AI models.
Course Notes
Open to graduate and undergraduate students in any Harvard program. Although CS concentrators could benefit the course material, it is meant for students from other disciplines who do not wish to become sophisticated programmers. This course does not count towards Computer Science PhD degree requirements.
Recommended Prep
No prior programming experience is assumed.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
