Applied Large Language Models. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: ISC 2063 , ISC 2083 , CS 2113 , EE 3223 , or CPE 3223 , or their equivalents. This course introduces students to the practical design and application of large language models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems. The focus is on learning how to effectively use, evaluate, and build with modern AI tools. Topics include prompt design for language and vision-language models, structured prompting for tasks such as classification, information extraction, summarization, and multimodal question answering, and the fundamentals of agent-based systems that plan, reason, and use tools. Through hands-on projects, students create real-world AI solutions while developing an understanding of model behavior, reliability, limitations, and responsible use. No prior machine learning experience is required. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fees: DL01 $75; IUCA $45; LTAI $40.83.