Artificial Intelligence Engineer, AAS

A25710E

 

program is available online

Computer Icon

 

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:

 
  • Understand the goals and practices of MLOps

  • Use modern programming libraries to implement machine learning models 

  • 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

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

CSC 113AI Fundamentals
4

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

MAT 152Statistical Methods I
5

4

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
5

4

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
CTS 210Computer Ethics
3

3

CSC 121Python Programming
5

3

MAT 263Brief Calculus
5

4

English Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
CSC 112Machine Learning Computation
5

3

CTS 285Systems Analysis & Design
3

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3

3

Social/Behavioral Science Elective
3

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Fourth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
CSC 114Artificial Intelligence I
5

3

CSC 115Machine Learning I
5

3

CSC 128Chatbot Programming I
5

3

CSC 162Computer Vision
5

3

CSC 221Advanced Python Programming
5

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fifth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
CSC 161Deep Learning
5

3

CSC 214Artificial Intelligence II
5

3

CSC 215Machine Learning II
5

3

CSC 228Chatbot Programming II
5

3

Major Elective

1

Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 68

Electives

English Elective

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines
3

3

ENG 113Literature-Based Research
3

3

ENG 114Professional 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.
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Social Behavioral Science Elective

Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Major Elective

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
WBL 110World of Work
1

1

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
10

1

Total Credit Hours:1