NOTE:

EFSC is investigating the power outage affecting the campuswide network, as well as the electrical power outage affecting the Cocoa Campus. All classes on the Cocoa Campus for Wednesday, June 24th are canceled. Cocoa Campus classes will resume as normal starting Thursday, June 25th. You are encouraged to check the College's website for updates should anything change overnight.

Artificial Intelligence Course

Eastern Florida State College is proud to offer CAI 1001 – Artificial Intelligence Thinking, the college’s first for-credit course in artificial intelligence. The course is returning for Spring 2026 after a successful launch, giving more students the chance to explore the rapidly growing world of AI.

Taught by computer science instructor Gary Hrezo, this engaging elective introduces students to the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) through an accessible, hands-on survey of AI concepts, tools, and technologies.

The hybrid classes on the Melbourne and Palm Bay Campuses are designed to build both AI awareness and digital competency. Students will explore:

  • Key AI technologies and their real-world applications
  • Classification algorithms and the basics of machine learning
  • The difference between supervised and unsupervised learning
  • Techniques for data preparation and training AI models for predictions
  • An introduction to Generative AI and tools like ChatGPT and image generators

Whether you’re curious about how AI works or considering a future career in technology, CAI 1001 (CRNs: 11597 for Melbourne on Wednesdays and 11811 for Palm Bay on Thursday evenings) will provide a foundation in one of the most in-demand and transformative fields today. Registration for the course is now open.