Computer Science, BS, Concentration: Artificial Intelligence

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About the Program

The Artificial Intelligence concentration program offers a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary curriculum that delves into the world of artificial intelligence. With a blend of machine learning, data science, and computer science coursework, students gain the knowledge and skills to address AI’s intricate challenges. It combines theory with hands-on projects to prepare students for impactful careers in AI research, development, and implementation.

Degree Requirements

120 Credit Hours
Minimum grade of C required for all Major Core (including MA 16300 and CS 12300 courses)
Minimum GPA of 2.0 required for graduation
Certain courses may only be available at one campus location

PNW General Education Core (31 Credits Minimum)

English Composition (6 Credits): ENGL 10400 English Composition I and ENGL 10500 English Composition II
Speech Communication (3 Credits): COM 11400 Fundamentals Of Speech Communication
Quantitative Reasoning (5 Credits): MA 16300 Integrated Calculus Analysis Geometry I
Natural Sciences (3 Credits): select from the Natural Sciences with Lab Core list
Technology (4 Credits): CS 12300 Programming I: Java
Humanities (3 Credits): PHIL 32100 Engineering Ethics
Social Sciences (3 Credits): select from the Social Sciences Core list
Additional Credits (3 Credits): select from the Gen Ed Core list
First-Year Experience (1 Credit): CS 10000 An Introduction To Computer Science

Major Core (58 Credits)

Other Required Courses (31 Credits)

CS 46800 - Human Robot Interaction
CS 46900 - Machine Learning And Data Mining
CS 47900 - Introduction To Deep Learning
STAT 40001 - Statistical Computing
Electives (11-13 credits)
Natural Science Elective (3-4 Credits)
Science with Lab (3-4 Credits)

Civics Literacy Proficiency

The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of Purdue Northwest students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry.

Students will complete the Proficiency by passing a test of civic knowledge, and completing one of three paths:

Attending six approved civics-related events and completing an assessment for each; or
Completing 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship and Engagement that use C-SPAN material and completing an assessment for each; or
Earning a passing grade for one of the approved courses (or transferring in approved AP or departmental credit in lieu of taking a course)

For more information visit the Civics Literacy Proficiency website.

Total 120 Credits Required

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Requirements

Minimum Grade and Grade Point Average (GPA): Minimum grade of C required for all Major Core (including MA 16300 and CS 12300) courses (unless otherwise noted); 2.0 GPA
Experiential Learning (EL): One EL course required, select from the Experiential Learning course list
General Education Core: General Education notations can be found within the course description. Please click on a course to see if it meets a Gen Ed requirement
Milestone Courses noted by (m) next to the course title have been identified as being critical to your success in this field of study
Please see Notes 1 ,2, and 3 in the Additional Information and Guidelines section below for more information

Semester 1 (16-17 Credits)

CS 10000 - An Introduction To Computer Science
CS 12300 - Programming I: Java
ENGL 10400 - English Composition I
MA 16300 - Integrated Calculus Analysis Geometry I
Natural Science with Lab - select from the Natural Sciences with Lab Core list

Semester 2 (15 Credits)

Semester 3 (16 Credits)

Semester 4 (15 Credits)

CS 30200 - Operating Systems
CS 30900 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MA 26500 - Linear Algebra
Gen Ed Elective - select from the Gen Ed Core list
Social Science Elective - select from the Social Sciences Core list

Semester 5 (15-17 Credits)

CS 33200 - Algorithms
CS 44200 - Database Systems
CS 46200 - Introduction To Artificial Intelligence
Natural Science Elective - select from the Natural Sciences Core list
Science Course with Lab

Semester 6 (15 Credits)

Semester 7 (15 Credits)

Semester 8 (11-13 Credits)

CS 47900 - Introduction To Deep Learning
Choose One: CS 30303 Internship In Computer Science , CS 40300 Undergraduate Research In Computer Science , CS 42000 Senior Design Project or CS 48000 The Practicum In Computer Science
Free Electives (5 - 7 Credits)

Resources

The 8 semester plan of study is a recommended sequence of classes designed to show how this program can be completed within four years.

Visit the 15 to Finish website for information and resources.

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For Financial Aid eligibility, click here. See Important Dates and Deadlines for annual FAFSA filing deadlines and Indiana state aid deadlines. State Financial Aid recipients are required to complete 30 credits per calendar year to maintain eligibility for the 21st Century Scholars award and the On-time Frank O’Bannon grant.

Financial Guarantee: If you follow the degree map and find a course unavailable, you may be able to take the course for free in a future semester. Certain exclusions apply.