Artificial Intelligence and Automation Programming, AAS
A25590A
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Artificial Intelligence and Automation Programming program, a graduate should be able to:
- Understand the current automation and AI concepts.
- Apply AI techniques for problem-solving.
- Use modern tools and best practices in the completion of an AI project from the definition phase through implementation within sixteen weeks.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Artificial Intelligence and Automation Programming 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 and Automation Programming program is in the Business and Computer Technologies Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6879, or visit us at our web site at www.waynecc.edu.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| CSC 113 | Artificial Intel. Fundamentals |
4
| 3 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Programming, and Database, Foundation |
4
| 3 |
| CTS 115 | Information Systems Business Concepts |
3
| 3 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra |
5
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 14 |
Second Semester
Third Semester
| CTI 120 | Network and Security Foundation |
4
| 3 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting |
3
| 3 |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics |
3
| 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
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 221 | Advanced Python Programming |
4
| 3 |
| CSC 251 | Advanced JAVA Programming |
5
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Fifth Semester
| | Programming Elective |
5
| 3-4 |
| CSC 124 | Intro to Data Science Prog. |
4
| 3 |
| CSC 215 | Machine Learning II |
5
| 3 |
| CSC 228 | Chatbot Programming II |
5
| 3 |
| CTI 115 | Computer Systems Foundation |
4
| 3 |
| | Major Elective | | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16-17 |
Total Credit Hours: 74-75
Electives
Major Elective
Select one of the following:
| WBL 110 | World of Work |
1
| 1 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
10
| 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 1 |
Programming Elective
Select one of the following:
| ATR 280 | Robotic Fundamentals |
5
| 4 |
| CSC 134 | C++ Programming |
5
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 3-4 |