MSCS 613N - Natural Language Processing

4 Credits

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP), a pivotal
technology behind the revolution in machine learning and artificial intelligence that allows computers
to understand, interpret, and generate human language. Through interactive lectures and hands-on
projects, students will learn foundational NLP concepts, including syntax, semantics, text
classification, sentiment analysis, machine translation and language generation. The course will place
focus on transformers and large language models. By exploring cutting-edge algorithms and tools,
participants will gain practical experience in implementing NLP solutions to real-world problems.