Intro to LLMS: Build Your Own Chatbot

In the ever-advancing world of computer science, artificial intelligence and the use of chatbots like ChatGPT have dominated the industry since late 2022. Now, CS Unite invites you to get ahead of the AI trend and invites you to its very own "Introduction to Large Language Models" course, where you will learn how to build your very own chatbot! Enhance your portfolio and college applications through learning the fundamentals behind creating this impressive feat, and come out of this 10 week course with an advanced, nuanced understanding of the newest developments in computer science, and the ability to create advanced AI projects of your very own with the guidance of experienced CS academic, Anna Ekmekci, from the Bergen County Academies.

 Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence by diving into the world of LLMs. Designed for enthusiasts and beginners alike, this class offers a hands-on approach to understanding and creating intelligent conversational agents using cutting-edge technologies.

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                                  -- This class is heavily recommended for students from grades 9+ (14 years and up!) -- 

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Class Content Includes:
- A 1-hour lecture per week over Zoom for a planned 10 weeks

- QNA Sessions after Each Lesson; Students will be encouraged here to ask anything, including questions regarding the recent coursework, past homework, and can ask for live reviews of their code from the instructors.

 - Students will be instructed per code demonstrations and will be encouraged to try out optional homework assignments and projects to test their knowledge.

- Optional Final Presentation Project of Your Own ChatBot

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Topics in Course Curriculum: 

- Foundations of Large Language Models (LLMS)

- Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

- API (Application Programming Interface) Fundamentals

- API Utilization to Access Powerful, Pre-Made AI Models for Integration

- Essential Techniques for Data Pre-Processing

- How to Build a Functional, Interactive ChatBot of Your Very Own!

 

Course Runtime:

Winter Session:

- start: early January 2025

- end: late February 2025

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Spring Session:

- start: early March 2025

- end: late April 2025

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Summer Session:

- start: early July 2025

- end: late August 2025

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