Designing an Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence Curriculum for Engineering: Evaluation and Insights from Experts

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2508.14921v1
• Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:20:05 GMT
• Title: Designing an Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence Curriculum for Engineering: Evaluation and Insights from Experts
• Authors: Johannes Schleiss, Anke Manukjan, Michelle Ines Bieber, Sebastian Lang, Sebastian Stober,
• Abstract summary: This study explores perspectives on interdisciplinary curriculum development through the lens of different stakeholders.<n>The research uses a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative curriculum mapping with qualitative focus group interviews.<n>The findings provide a practical understanding of the outcomes of interdisciplinary AI curriculum development and contribute to a broader understanding of how educator participation in curriculum development influences perceptions of quality aspects.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly impacts professional practice, there is a growing need to AI-related competencies into higher education curricula. However, research on the implementation of AI education within study programs remains limited and requires new forms of collaboration across disciplines. This study addresses this gap and explores perspectives on interdisciplinary curriculum development through the lens of different stakeholders. In particular, we examine the case of curriculum development for a novel undergraduate program in AI in engineering. The research uses a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative curriculum mapping with qualitative focus group interviews. In addition to assessing the alignment of the curriculum with the targeted competencies, the study also examines the perceived quality, consistency, practicality and effectiveness from both academic and industry perspectives, as well as differences in perceptions between educators who were involved in the development and those who were not. The findings provide a practical understanding of the outcomes of interdisciplinary AI curriculum development and contribute to a broader understanding of how educator participation in curriculum development influences perceptions of quality aspects. It also advances the field of AI education by providing a reference point and insights for further interdisciplinary curriculum developments in response to evolving industry needs.

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