Informatics: Introduction to Large Language Models

Large language models such as ChatGPT, Gemeni, LLAMA, and similar systems are increasingly used in business, education, and everyday life. In this course, you will gain a basic conceptual understanding of how they function and what they can (and cannot) do.

You will learn about the principles behind LLMs, as well as practical techniques for interacting with them effectively through prompt engineering and context engineering. The course also addresses common pitfalls, challenges, and ethical concerns when using LLMs in different settings.

Designed as an online, independent-study course, it is open to students from all backgrounds and requires no prior technical knowledge.

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

The course is delivered entirely online and is designed for independent study. The course period is flexible and you decide your own pace of study. You will learn through a combination of:

• Structured study materials and online resources
• Self-paced exercises on prompt and context engineering
• Guidance and feedback available through the digital learning platform

Your knowledge will be assessed through an online quiz.

Prerequisites

General requirements and studies equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School courses English 6/English level 2

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 4,333
First payment: SEK 4,333

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.