COE748 Large Language Models (LLMs) (Offered with COE548)

[3–0, 3 cr.]

Foundations of natural language processing (NLP); deep learning and neural networks basics; transformer models and attention mechanisms; advancements in LLMs; application-specific tuning; practical exercises with off-the-shelf and open-source LLMs; addressing scalability and ethical considerations in AI. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, providing a comprehensive overview of current LLM technologies and their impact.

Prerequisites COE211 Computer Programming and fourth-year standing.