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NSCI 201 001 (CRN: 15010)
AI TOOLS FOR WRITING IN STEM
Long Title: EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF AI TOOLS FOR WRITING IN STEM
Department: Natural Sciences Division
Instructor: Purugganan, Mary
Meeting: 3:00PM - 3:50PM TR (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 2
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 40
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 15-DEC-2025 3:30AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This 2-credit elective course explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing writing and communication within STEM and medical fields. Students will gain practical experience with AI tools to assist in tasks such as literature searches, summarization, editing, and presentation creation. Emphasis is placed on ethical considerations, including plagiarism, data privacy, intellectual property, and bias. Through discussions, short assignments, and hands-on practice, students will learn to responsibly integrate AI into academic workflows. This course is suitable for students from all STEM disciplines, providing skills applicable across fields in natural sciences, engineering, and pre-medicine.