Artificial Intelligence Engineer, AAS
A25710E
program is available online
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the AI profession.
Course work includes various subject areas related to AI fundamentals, machine learning, deep learning theory, and hands-on training in multiple AI domains for the purpose of creating and implementing artificial intelligence across a broad range of applications.
Graduates may qualify for entry-level AI positions such as AI engineer, AI project manager, AI researcher, AI consultant, AI architect, conversational AI specialist, AI automation engineer, AI software engineer, and machine learning specialist.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Artificial Intelligence Engineer program, a graduate should be able to:
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Understand the goals and practices of MLOps
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Use modern programming libraries to implement machine learning models
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Complete an AI project from the definition phase through implementation.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Artificial Intelligence Engineer is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
Note
Students will need access to a computer to complete work outside the classroom. In addition to textbooks, students will be required to provide their own portable storage media, for most classes.
For More Information
The Artificial Intelligence Engineer program is in the Business and Computer Technologies Division. For more information, call 919-739-6879, send e-mail to crbeveridge@waynecc.edu, or visit our website: www.waynecc.edu
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| CSC 113 | AI Fundamentals |
4
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I |
5
| 4 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra |
5
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Second Semester
| CTS 210 | Computer Ethics |
3
| 3 |
| CSC 121 | Python Programming |
5
| 3 |
| MAT 263 | Brief Calculus |
5
| 4 |
| | English Elective | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 13 |
Third Semester
| CSC 112 | Machine Learning Computation |
5
| 3 |
| CTS 285 | Systems Analysis & Design |
3
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 12 |
Fourth Semester
| CSC 114 | Artificial Intelligence I |
5
| 3 |
| CSC 115 | Machine Learning I |
5
| 3 |
| CSC 128 | Chatbot Programming I |
5
| 3 |
| CSC 162 | Computer Vision |
5
| 3 |
| CSC 221 | Advanced Python Programming |
5
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Fifth Semester
| CSC 161 | Deep Learning |
5
| 3 |
| CSC 214 | Artificial Intelligence II |
5
| 3 |
| CSC 215 | Machine Learning II |
5
| 3 |
| CSC 228 | Chatbot Programming II |
5
| 3 |
| | Major Elective | | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 68
Electives
English Elective
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines |
3
| 3 |
| ENG 113 | Literature-Based Research |
3
| 3 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 3 |
Humanities Fine Arts Elective
Choose one course from the
Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Social Behavioral Science Elective
Choose one course from the
Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Major Elective
| WBL 110 | World of Work |
1
| 1 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
10
| 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 1 |