BIO 160

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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a major driver of medical advances, improving diagnosis, treatment and therapeutics. Future health-care professionals must be familiar with the goals, methods and limitations of AI and machine learning. This course examines how these techniques can drive innovation and improve medical care.

When Taught

Winter

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Identify medical applications of AI

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to identify current and potential uses of artificial intelligence and machine learning in medical practice and medical research.

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Risks

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to evaluate emerging uses of machine learning in medicine by assessing potential limitations and sources of bias.

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Critical Thinking

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to propose an idea for a potential new medical AI technology, along with its purpose and a description of how it will be evaluated.