Electrical & Computer Engin 150 - Better Decisions by Humans&AI
Spring
2026
01
4.00
Hossein Pishro-Nik,Christian Rojas
TU TH 4:00PM 5:15PM
UMass Amherst
84324
Engineering Laboratory rm 306
pishro@engin.umass.edu
rojas@resecon.umass.edu
This course covers decision making under uncertainty, focusing on topics such as evolutionary psychology, human biases, probabilistic thinking, risk taking, artificial intelligence, AI biases and algorithmic oppression. The skills learned in this class can aide students in decision making at both personal and societal levels. They can help students recognize cognitive and algorithmic biases and comprehend the social implications of these biases. Examples from everyday decisions, business/finance, economics/policy making, sports, and AI decision making are discussed. (Gen. Ed. SB, DU)
Freshmen and sophomores only This course is open to undergraduate freshmen and sophomores who are granted admission into the iCons Program on the AI and the Future of Work track. Freshmen and Sophomores only. Application process required for enrollment. For questions reach out to icons@cns.umass.edu.