College of Liberal Arts & Scie

Many people use AI tools without knowing how they work, how they are developed, or their potential impacts. Through invited guest lectures, class discussions, and presentations, this interdisciplinary course provides a foundation in AI literacy, considering ethical issues surrounding AI, the benefits and risks of AI development and deployment, and responsible AI-use.

Opportunities are provided for the examination of interdisciplinary topics not normally justified as regular offerings. Topics vary from year to year.

As the cornerstone of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Transfer Student Program, this seminar provides an opportunity for students to get to know the intellectual community they have joined, while introducing them to campus resources that will help them succeed. Throughout the seminar, students further develop core skills that lead to academic and professional accomplishment. The Transfer Student Program also facilitates mentoring relationships among the transfer students and their faculty and peers. Graded Pass/Fail.

Through reflective writing, new CLAS first-year students examine their college experience and explore what it means to be a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Alfred University.

Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course by the student in the Individually Structured Major program, under supervision of the student's ISM board. Approved Plan of Study required.

Senior project within the Individually Structured Major Program under supervision of the student's Advisory Board. Permission of Advisory Board Chair.