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FALL CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 2 — Registration & drop/add available through September 15
L – Information Technology
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | October 15, 2025-November 12, 2025
Wednesday: 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
This course expands on students’ foundational understanding of AI, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs), reasoning models, and multimodal AI. Students will explore the taxonomy of AI, including machine learning and chatbots, and delve into the detailed operation of generative AI systems. We will practice advanced prompting, explore multimodal capabilities, discuss ethical implications, and speculate on future AI developments including agents and artificial general intelligence (AGI).
This offering meets for a total of 5 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)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington