Abstract: As a key area of focus in current application-oriented undergraduate education, Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses aim to foster students’thinking and competence in applying AI technologies, thereby meeting the new demands for high-quality talent in the digital and intelligent era. To further enhance the practical capabilities of undergraduate students in AI, this paper takes project-based teaching as an entry point. Based on the current state of undergraduate students'AI practical ability cultivation, it explores the advantages of project-based teaching in cultivating their abilities. From a teaching practice perspective, the paper proposes implementation strategies such as creating practical scenarios, designing role-playing processes, and forming collaborative groups, with the aim of offering reference ideas for the continued development of AI practical competence among undergraduate students.

Key words: Project-driven teaching, Applied undergraduate program, Artificial intelligence, Practical ability, Teaching reform, Disciplinary integration and innovation