AI, Business Systems and Cybersecurity

This course (CIS 2350) is offered at the Walker College of Business, Appalachian State University.

📅 Course Schedule

Please follow the official syllabus and course schedule for each week. All the Python code (IPython Notebook file) used in this class is available in this GitHub repo.

🔍 Course AI Assistant

✨ This is the Course Assistant AI for CIS2350 (SP 2025) taught by Dr. Luo, ask it any coursework questions. 🔒 This chat is NOT visible to anyone (including developer).

💡 Prompt Examples

• 📅 What are Dr. Luo’s office hours?
• ❓ Is absence allowed?
  …
  

Tips:

• Only ask one question at a time
• Describe your question as specific as possible (i.e., avoid ambiguity)

💬 Discussions

📋 Group Projects

This section shows the chatbot prototype for each group. Each group picked a group logo emoji from here.

🧙 Group 1

• Leader: Hayden Dietzman (contact); Members: Ian Quinn, Keith Peten.
• Title: Flashcard Bot (AI-Powered Study Assistant: Transforming Notes into Flashcards).
• Progress-check prensentation click here.

🃏 Flash Card Chatbot

• Tips:

  • Open the chat and type, “Convert slides to flashcards.”

• Input Options:

  • Upload a PowerPoint file (Coming Soon).
  • Paste the text from your slides directly into the chat.

• The bot will:

  • Process your input.
  • Extract key information.
  • Generate ready-to-use flashcards.

• After Generation:

  • Download the flashcards in a compatible format.
  • Copy them directly into Quizlet for easy studying.

• Benefit: Quickly turn slides into effective study tools in just a few steps!

👥 Group 2

• Leader: Austin Gebhardt (contact); Members: Matt Roehm, Aaron Baer, Edvert Cerda-Chaves.
• Title: Sporty.ai, an AI Sports Information Bot.
• Progress-check prensentation click here.
• Final presentation click here.

⚽ Sporty.ai Chatbot

• Tips

  • Include as many details as possible in your questions
  • Specific dates, teams, players, or sports
  • Always make sure to examine your results(AI isn’t perfect)

• Example prompts

  • What games are on this weekend
  • What are the odds for the 2025 NCAA Basketball Tournament
  • What’s the score from last night’s games
  • Why is the quarterback an important position in football

• How to use

  • Open it up, and ask a question
  • Ask to elaborate
  • Ask for an explanation

👨‍👨‍👦 Group 3

• Leader: Felix Salgado (contact); Members: Dylan, Leo.
• Title: Real estate Chatbot.
• Progress-check prensentation click here.

🏠 Real-estate Chatbot

• 💡Example prompts

  • Show me 3-bedroom homes for sale near Appalachian State University.
  • Find me a 1-bedroom apartment for rent within 2 miles of Appalachian State University.
  • What are the prices for student housing near Appalachian State University?
  • Can you find me homes for sale with a backyard in the Boone area?
  • I’m looking for a pet-friendly apartment near Appalachian State University, do you have any options?

• 🛠️How to use

  • Open our Chatbot
  • Ask it any questions that you have about Real Estate
  • Then ask it more detailed questions for exact information.

👥 Group 4

• Leader: Nathan Phinney (contact); Members: Kevin Grube, Jacob Small.
• Title: East Coast Vacation Planner (Travel Assistant Chatbot).
• Progress-check prensentation click here.
• Final presentation click here.

✈️ Travel Assistant Chatbot

😇 Group 5

• Leader: Chad Bellis (contact); Members: Spencer Hamill, Ian Graham.
• Title: Angel Assistant Chatbot
• Progress-check prensentation click here.
• Final presentationclick here.

😇 Angel Assistant Chatbot

• 💡 Tips for Using the Chatbot

  • Use Keywords for Better Responses: “business structure,” “funding options,” or “marketing plan”
  • Follow up with more details if the response is too general
  • Be specific with questions

• 📋 Prompt Examples

  • What are the differences between starting my streetwear brand as an LLC compared to an S-corp?
  • I need $10,000 to start this business, how could I obtain this funding if I only have $2,000?
  • What are some key aspects to consider when conducting market research in the streetwear industry?

• 🛠️ Use Cases

  • Business Registration Guidance
  • Licensing and Permits
  • Funding and Grants Information

💰 Group 6

• Leader: Sydney Salzman (contact); Members: Jason Nguyen, Grace Munsell.
• Title: BudgetBuddy Chatbot.
• Progress-check prensentation click here.
• Final presentation click here.

💰 Budget Buddy Chatbot

Please click here to access the Budge Buddy chatbot on ChatGPT platform. Note: you will need to register for a free ChatGPT account in order to use it.

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