Welcome!
Welcome to the course website! This site hosts materials for UC San Diego CSE 25 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Winter 2026). Here you’ll find all essential information, materials, and resources for the quarter.
About the Course ¶ This course provides a first introduction to artificial intelligence (AI).
First day of instruction: Tuesday, January 6 at 2PM PT in CENTR 105
Getting Started ¶ We use several online platforms in this course. Please make sure you have access to all of the following.
Please complete the Pre-Course Survey . This is required part of the course.
Please go through the Syllabus and let us know if you have any questions on Piazza.
Access Piazza – Used for course announcements and Q&A (auto-added if enrolled/waitlisted on Canvas)
Access Gradescope (auto-added if enrolled/waitlisted on Canvas)
Access DataHub (auto-added if enrolled/waitlisted on Canvas)
Sign up for Webclicker using your UCSD email. The course registration code is BJWNLK.
Enroll in PrairieLearn : Enrollment Link
Enroll in PrairieTest for in-person assessments: Enrollment Link
Schedule your Tests as soon as possible (opens first day of instruction).
The Schedule page lists weekly class activities, readings, deadlines, and assessments.
Find office hour times and access info on the Office Hours page.
Meet your instructional team on the Course Staff page.
Please use Piazza for all course-related discussions. Email may be missed, so Piazza is the best way to ensure timely responses - it is catered to getting you help fast and efficiently from classmates, the TAs, and the instructor. If you need to discuss something privately, you may post a private message to the instructors.
We’re all on this learning journey together. Supporting each other and staying engaged will help us create a positive and productive environment for everyone. Let’s make this an enjoyable quarter!
I look forward to seeing you in class!