Overall Design of the Course “Foundations of Artificial Intelligence” in Higher Education Institutions

“Foundations of Artificial Intelligence” is a foundational elective course in many higher education institutions, aimed at helping students develop intelligent thinking methods and effectively apply artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to solve complex real-world problems. Tailored to the characteristics of a particular class and following the principles and patterns of undergraduate education, this course's teaching elements are scientifically designed. Adhering to the principles of fostering virtues and talents and training students for military purposes, we implement the following two teaching philosophies: student-centered, and combine theory with practice. Focusing on the basic concepts, principles, and methods of AI, the course content is organized according to the “three horizontal and three vertical” structure, forming a system aligned with the development of the discipline. The primary teaching method is offline theoretical lectures, supplemented by online resources. Finally, the course assessment combines formative evaluations and summative evaluations.