Workshop Description (Advanced Workshop)
This 3-day workshop (3 hours per day) introduces participants to the foundations and practical implementation of AI agents using large language models (LLMs) and LangChain. The course covers how LLMs reason, how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works, and how to extend models with tool use to automate tasks
Workshop Topics
Day 1
- Introduction to Large Language Models and prompt engineering
Day 2
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Day 3
Tool Use and AI Agents for task automation
Technical Requirements
Attendees should have a working copy of Python 3
Instructor
Wenbin Guo, Ph.D.
Dr. Guo is experienced in building bioinformatics pipelines, analyzing high-throughput (genetics/epigenetics/transcriptomics) data, and applying machine learning methods to solve biological problems. Aside from research, Wenbin enjoys hiking, sightseeing, and playing sports with friends.
Email: wbguo@g.ucla.edu
Workshop Details
Required Prerequisites: Intermediate to Advanced Python programming (W18)
Length: 3 day, 3 hrs
Level: Advanced
Location: Boyer 529
Seats Available: 28
Winter 2026 Dates
Feb. 24, Feb. 25 and Feb. 26
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
