Special Topics in Information Science: Prompt Engineering

Program: MSIS/PhD
Course Areas
Data Science/Engineering/Analytics

Catalog Description

Develop prompts for text and image generation through an iterative cycle, making the most of foundation models, including large language models and diffusion models. Overview of the field of prompt engineering, including historical development, ethical dilemmas, and the creation of chatbots.

Prerequisites

Graduate Standing. Introductory-level familiarity with Python programming recommended.

Restrictions

Enrollment in Information Studies (INF) courses is restricted to graduate students in the School of Information through registration periods 1 and 2, with outside students only being accepted during period 3.  

A limited number of seats may also be reserved for non-iSchool students participating in the Graduate Portfolio Program in Ethical AI.  Eligible students are advised to contact the instructor for consideration.

Current and Upcoming Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 385T: Special Topics in Information Science: Prompt Engineering

Michael Mcquaid Syllabus

Fall Term 2025
  • Tuesday
  • 3:30 pm
  • 6:30 pm
  • UTA
  • 1.208
INF 385T: Special Topics in Information Science: Prompt Engineering

Michael Mcquaid

Spring Term 2026
  • Wednesday
  • 3:00 pm
  • 6:00 pm
  • UTA
  • 1.208

Past Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 385T: Special Topics in Information Science: Prompt Engineering

Michael Mcquaid

Spring Term 2025
  • Wednesday
  • 3:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.208