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L – Information Technology
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | September 3, 2025-December 3, 2025
Wednesday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM
This course introduces beginners to core Python programming concepts using ChatGPT as a learning companion. Students will gain experience with essential Python syntax, data types, control structures, functions, and basic problem-solving. We will practice generating and refining simple Python programs using ChatGPT. The course emphasizes practical application in an interactive environment where students can experiment and receive immediate AI-assisted feedback.
This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).
INSTRUCTORS: Andrea Westerinen, Jeff Westerinen
WESTERINEN, ANDREA — B.S., physics and mathematics, Marquette University; M.S., computer science, Nova Southeastern University. Software engineer and systems architect, with 40+ years’ experience. Specialization in natural language processing and knowledge engineering. (L204, L253, L255, L303)
WESTERINEN, JEFF — Spent 33 years in the consumer electronics and computer industries, holding leadership roles at IBM, Intel, and Microsoft. Currently, CEO of Ontoinsights, LLC, a small startup dedicated to advancing knowledge acquisition and understanding human narratives. (L204, L253, L303)