Week 11 assignment: developing a vision for AI futures and comprehensive policy
📝 Course Assignments
This section contains all assignments, activities, and project milestones for the course. Assignments reinforce learning goals and build skills in analysis, communication, and critical thinking about AI and society.
📋 Assignment Overview
| Week | Topic | Assignment | Due | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of AI | Week 1 Assignment | End of Week 1 | 5% |
| 2 | AI Systems & Data | Week 2 Assignment | End of Week 2 | 5% |
| 3 | Ethics & Bias | Week 3 Assignment | End of Week 3 | 5% |
| 4 | Policy & Governance | Week 4 Assignment | End of Week 4 | 5% |
| 5 | Employment & Economics | Week 5 Assignment | End of Week 5 | 5% |
| 6 | AI in Society | Week 6 Assignment | End of Week 6 | 5% |
| 7 | Midterm Assessment | Midterm Exam | End of Week 7 | 20% |
| 8 | Case Studies | Week 8 Assignment | End of Week 8 | 5% |
| 9 | Emerging Issues | Week 9 Assignment | End of Week 9 | 5% |
| 10 | Autonomous Systems | Week 10 Assignment | End of Week 10 | 5% |
| 11 | Futures & Regulation | Week 11 Assignment | End of Week 11 | 5% |
| 12 | Final Project | Final Project | End of Week 12 | 20% |
📌 Assignment Types
Weekly Reflections & Discussion Posts
Short reflection essays and discussion forum participation (5-10 minutes each).
Reading Quizzes
Low-stakes knowledge checks on weekly readings.
Analysis & Critique Papers
Deep analysis of AI systems, policies, and societal impacts.
Case Study Reports
Investigation and presentation of real-world AI applications.
Midterm & Final Assessments
Cumulative assessments of learning goals.
Final Project
Student-led exploration of an AI and society topic of choice.
📤 Submission Guidelines
- Submit all assignments through D2L Brightspace unless otherwise noted
- Use standard formatting: 12pt font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced
- Late submissions accepted with 10% penalty per day, max 3 days late
- See individual assignment pages for specific rubrics and expectations
📌 Need accommodations? Contact your instructor as soon as possible.