CS 113C - Basic Introduction to AI
5731551
Delivery Options
Hybrid
College of Engineering
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Course Description
Ready to move beyond the hype and actually use AI?
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Also available live via ZOOM
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — 9:00-11:00am PT
In this practical introduction, you'll go hands-on with AI tools. We cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters—setting up your environment, communicating effectively with AI models, and understanding their real-world limitations so you can use them responsibly and confidently.
What You'll Learn:
- Getting Set Up: Configure a working environment for querying a large language model—no prior experience required.
- Prompt Engineering: Master best practices for writing prompts that get useful, accurate results.
- Model Limitations: Understand what AI tools can and can't do, and why that matters in real-world applications.
- Safety & Guardrails: Learn how safety features work and why responsible AI use starts with informed users.
- Hands-On Practice: Interact directly with AI tools throughout the course—learning by doing, not just watching.
Course Logistics:
Don't just hear about AI—use it. Space is limited; secure your spot and walk away with the skills to work with AI tools right away.
- FORMAT: Hybrid (Simultaneous Live In-Person & Online Zoom session).
- DURATION: 2 hours
- REQUIREMENTS: Bring your own laptop for the in-person session.
- ELIGIBILITY: Open to all learners age 18+. See Pre-requisites below.
- LOCATION: Hedlund Building Room 231 — North Idaho College Campus, 420 North College Drive, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
- PARKING: Parking is free on campus during the summer. Parking on the dike outside the building (one way) is also free.
- ZOOM: ZOOM link will be accessed in CANVAS once registration is complete.
- BONUS ACCESS: Zoom recordings will be available to review if you missed something or want a review.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with using a computer and a browser.
- 18 years of age or older.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- CS 113C: Basic Introduction to AI : CS113c - Certificate Stream
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