Computer Science bootcamps
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is excited to offer summer intersession mini bootcamps. These intensive programs cover various fields, helping participants expand their knowledge and gain new skills. We now offer specialized courses in AI for Cybersecurity, GenAI for Learning and Student Success, and Practical Computing.
The week-long sessions are held from Monday-Friday. Each class will be recorded, and the recordings will be available, to ensure that participants can access them if they miss a class or want to review any of the sessions.
Please see below for more details.
Charles Givre
AI for Cybersecurity
Jumpstart your AI skills with this immersive bootcamp designed for undergraduate students! You'll learn how to build and secure large language models (LLMs), master prompt engineering, and create your own AI agents using tools like OpenAI, HuggingFace, LangChain and more. By the end, you'll have hands-on experience with the same cutting-edge techniques used by top tech companies.
Monday, August 11th - Friday, August 15th
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
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Supported by the NSF Scholarship for Service
GENAI FOR LEARNING AND STUDENT SUCCESS
This bootcamp teaches students how to make the best use of Generative AI in their daily academic work. We’ll focus on real situations students face in their courses, like solving problems, writing reports, studying tough concepts, analyzing data, and doing research. Along the way, we’ll look closely at the common mistakes students make when using GenAI. By the end of this course, students will know how to work with GenAI in smart, responsible ways. They’ll understand where it can save time, where it can support thinking, and where it can lead them off track if they’re not careful. This is a hands-on, practical bootcamp designed to help students think clearly, work efficiently, and avoid common GenAI pitfalls in learning and education.
Monday, August 11th - Friday, August 15th
12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
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PRACTICAL COMPUTING
This bootcamp aims to introduce computing platforms, programming languages, and tools essential for students. This bootcamp will introduce tools and skills necessary for effectively using computing resources in coursework and research. Students will develop familiarity with Linux systems, High Performance Computing Clusters, Public and Private Clouds (OwlCloud), Python for data science, and version control for software projects. By the end of the course, students will learn the computing tools essential for many undergraduate and graduate courses at FAU, participate in research activities, and start their careers after graduation.
Monday, August 11th - Friday, August 15th
3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
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Supported by the Army Research Office