AI Tools
The following tools have been built by faculty and staff to support students.
Aguila (Virtual Advising Coach)
Aguila is a virtual advising tool designed for biology students who need help navigating courses, planning next steps, and finding answers to common program questions. It is best used as a starting point for guidance, not as a replacement for meeting with your faculty advisor.
Internet Access: Responses are closed from the internet. Responses generated from peer reviewed open-source resources.
Intended for biology majors
GENE’ius (Virtual Tutor)
GENE’ius is a virtual tutor built for biology majors in introductory courses, where it helps explain concepts, generate practice questions, and support exam preparation. It works best as a study partner that helps you understand the material more clearly and practice actively.
Internet Access: Responses are closed from the internet. Responses generated from peer reviewed open-source resources.
Intended for biology majors in lower-level courses (BSC 1007C, 1010C, 1011, and 1011L)
DNAna (Virtual Tutor)
DNAna is a virtual tutor created for students in non-major biology courses who want support understanding key ideas without getting lost in unnecessary complexity. It can help you review concepts, ask questions, and study in a more guided way.
Internet Access: Responses are closed from the internet. Responses generated from peer reviewed open-source resources.
Intended for non-major biology students (BSC 1005 and 1005L)
AbstractCraft (Virtual Writing Coach)
AbstractCraft is a writing coach for biology research students who are drafting the abstract section of a systematic literature review or similar research project. It helps you organize your ideas, strengthen structure, and stay aligned with the goals of scientific writing while keeping ownership of the work in your hands.
Internet Access: AI agent is open to the internet.
Intended for biology research and capstone students (BSC 4900 and BSC 4910C – Systematic Literature Review)
IntroCraft (Virtual Writing Coach)
IntroCraft is a writing coach for capstone students working on the introduction section of a research paper or systematic literature review. It is designed to help you build a clearer foundation for your paper by improving focus, organization, and flow.
Internet Access: AI agent is open to the internet.
Intended for biology research and capstone students (BSC 4900 and BSC 4910C – Systematic Literature Review)
DiscussionCraft (Virtual Writing Coach)
DiscussionCraft is a writing coach for capstone students developing the discussion section of a research paper or literature review. It helps you think through interpretation, significance, and connections to the broader literature while keeping you in control of the final argument.
Internet Access: AI agent is open to the internet.
Intended for biology research and capstone students (BSC 4900 and BSC 4910C – Systematic Literature Review)
Intro to Computer Science
This virtual tutor is designed for students in Intro to Computer Science and helps explain foundational programming concepts, guide problem-solving, and support early coding practice. It also includes course-specific practice problems and can walk students through solutions step-by-step, making it a strong learning companion.
Intended for students enrolled in COP1500
Programming I
This virtual tutor supports students in Programming I by helping them understand core programming concepts, debug code, and practice problem-solving. It includes course-aligned practice problems and can guide students through them step-by-step to reinforce learning.
Intended for students enrolled in COP2006
Programming II
Intended for students enrolled in COP3003
This virtual tutor assists students in Programming II with more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming and problem-solving strategies. It also provides course-based practice problems and step-by-step walkthroughs to help students better understand complex material.
Intended for students enrolled in COP3003
Data Structures
This virtual tutor is designed for Data Structures students and helps explain key concepts like linked lists, trees, and algorithms while supporting coding practice. It includes course-specific problems and walks students through solutions step-by-step to deepen understanding.
Intended for students enrolled in COP3530
Estimating II
This virtual tutor helps students understand construction estimating techniques, cost analysis, and project calculations. It includes course-based practice problems and guides students through them step-by-step to reinforce real-world application.
Intended for students enrolled in BCN4612C
Structures for Construction
This virtual tutor supports students in understanding structural concepts and their applications in construction. It also provides practice problems from the course and walks students through solutions to strengthen comprehension.
Intended for students enrolled in BCN3431C
Graphic Communications for Construction
This virtual tutor helps students interpret and create construction drawings while improving their understanding of visual communication. It includes course-relevant practice problems and step-by-step guidance to support learning.
Intended for students enrolled in BCN3255
Construction Mechanics
This virtual tutor assists students with fundamental mechanics concepts applied to construction, including forces and materials. It also incorporates course-specific problems and walks through solutions step-by-step to reinforce understanding.
Intended for students enrolled in BCN2405C
Engineering Mechanics
This virtual tutor helps students understand core mechanics concepts such as statics and forces while supporting problem-solving. It includes course-aligned practice problems and provides step-by-step walkthroughs to prepare students for exams.
Intended for students enrolled in EGM3420C (Bioengineering, Environmental, Civil)
Computational Tools
This virtual tutor supports students in learning computational tools and basic programming for engineering applications. It includes practice problems from the course and guides students through solutions step-by-step to build confidence.
Intended for students enrolled in EGN1041C (Bioengineering, Environmental, Civil)
Cell & Tissue
This virtual tutor helps students understand cellular and tissue-level concepts in bioengineering while supporting review and exam preparation. It includes course-specific practice problems and walks students through them to clarify complex topics.
Intended for students enrolled in BME4332C (Bioengineering)
Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering
This virtual tutor supports students in understanding core environmental engineering principles and real-world applications. It includes course-based practice problems and step-by-step guidance to reinforce learning.
Intended for students enrolled in ENV3006C (Environmental, Civil)
Mechanics of Materials
This virtual tutor helps students understand how materials respond to forces, including stress and strain concepts. It incorporates course-specific problems and provides step-by-step walkthroughs to strengthen problem-solving skills.
Intended for students enrolled in EGN3331C (Civil)
MentorForge – Practice Problem Builder
MentorForge is a support tool for mentors that generates ready-to-use practice problems in the program’s Student + Solution format, complete with mentor notes, common pitfalls, and discussion points. It also helps mentors prepare for sessions by breaking down complex topics at a teaching level and guiding how to walk students through problems step-by-step.
Mentors and peer educators in the Learning Hub
ResultsCraft (Virtual Writing Coach)
ResultsCraft is a writing coach for capstone students who need help organizing and presenting the results section of a research project clearly and effectively. It supports the writing process by helping you stay focused on structure and interpretation without writing the paper for you.
Internet Access: AI agent is open to the internet.
Intended for biology research and capstone students (BSC 4900 and BSC 4910C – Systematic Literature Review)
CARS and Reading Comprehension
A calm, accurate, and supportive reasoning coach for MCAT CARS and GRE with truthful, nuanced feedback.
Internet Access: AI agent is open to the internet.
Intended for student preparing for the reasoning and reading comprehension graduate tests (MCAT CARS and GRE Reading Comprehension)
Career Caddie (Virtual Internship & Career Guide)
The Career Caddie is a centralized AI-powered guide that walks students through FGCU PGM's structured nine-step internship placement process, which supports 11 credit hours of required internship coursework (HFT 3948 and HFT 4948) tied to the PGA of America’s 16-month paid internship requirement. It provides real-time guidance on site selection, employer contact identification, outreach strategy, employer correspondence, and interview preparation while reinforcing program standards.
PGA Golf Management students (all cohorts)
Role of the AI Agent: Process navigator, career coach, and triage system that ensures students follow required internship protocols while scaling individualized support.
Resume Caddie (Virtual Resume Coach & Evaluator)
The Resume Caddie is an AI-driven resume development tool that evaluates student resumes against a detailed program rubric and PGA industry standards, supporting both the 11 credit hours of internship coursework (HFT 3948 and HFT 4948) and the successful completion of the PGA’s required 16 months of paid internship experience. It provides targeted feedback and assigns a grade to guide revision and ensure professional-quality submissions aligned with employer expectations.
PGA Golf Management students (primarily first- and second-year students)
Role of the AI Agent: Resume evaluator, feedback engine, and iterative coaching tool that allows students to refine their materials before formal submission.
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