Coding

The Coding: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Academy offers students an exciting, hands-on introduction to the world of AI, machine learning, and neural networks. Starting with a foundational Python refresher and a high-level overview of what AI is (and isn’t), students will explore key topics including AI ethics, machine learning frameworks, and neural networks. They’ll gain experience working with tools like NumPy, MATLAB, and PyTorch to build and train basic models, and by the end of the program, they’ll collaborate on creative final projects that apply AI to real-world challenges. Note: A basic understanding of Python is required as a prerequisite.

• Understand what artificial intelligence is, how it’s applied in the real world, and what ethical questions it raises.
• Build foundational machine learning models like linear regression and basic classifiers using Python, NumPy, and MATLAB.
• Learn how neural networks function and experiment with building your own.
• Explore the practical uses of AI through hands-on exercises and guided mini-projects.
• Apply your skills in a final project—examples include sentiment analysis, computer vision, sign language hand tracking, or building a chatbot using a large language model (LLM) wrapper like ChatGPT.

The Coding: Introduction to Python Academy provides an opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of the Python programming language, along with best practices. Students will be taught how to represent and store data using Python data types and variables, manage and write code with loops and conditionals, and utilize complex data structures like lists and dictionaries. The strong curriculum allows students to not only learn how to define custom functions and write scripts, but develop foundational problem-solving habits.

• Understand the core principles of Python and develop the ability to become a proficient Python programmer and software developer by writing Python scripts and Python interpreters.
• Represent complex data using Python’s data types: integers, floats, booleans, strings, dictionaries, and lists.
• Use for and while loops, and learn how to define your own custom functions.
• Design, code, test, visualize, analyze, and debug Python functions and programs.

The Coding: Introduction to Web Development Academy provides an opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of CSS and HTML, along with design and code best practices. Students will be taught concepts and programs that will reinforce their understanding of modern web-based applications. In addition, the strong curriculum will teach students foundational skills that will enable them to create interactive web apps, troubleshoot complex architecture issues, and stay abreast of the latest in web design and development.

• Dive into the fundamentals of the HTML coding language to create a functional website from scratch.
• Use the CSS design language to add appeal and aesthetic to an existing website by manipulating different features and elements.
• Experiment with the JavaScript language to integrate interactive features into a website, from hyperlinks, to buttons, to user engagement.
• Create a final website project about you or your entrepreneurial endeavor using all of the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills you've learned throughout the course.