Bio 160 AI in Medicine
Course Description
Medical care continually evolves through new treatments and technologies, with biotechnology and machine learning increasingly driving that change. Future physicians need a basic understanding of the goals, methods, and limitations of AI. This course introduces how medical care has evolved and how AI may accelerate future advances, emphasizing concepts and applications rather than programming.
Student Comment Summary
Students describe BIO 160 as an engaging, accessible introduction to AI in medicine. They especially value clear explanations of difficult concepts, class discussion, peer interaction, instructor availability, and connections to medicine, ethics, faith, and future careers. Criticism is limited and centers on some readings being too technical, occasional confusion about assignments, and a desire for more basic explanation for students with less prior AI or computing background. Workload is generally viewed as appropriate for a one-credit course.
