Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Chicago, USA
DURATION
127 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
Illinois Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence is the only undergraduate AI program in the Midwest.
From its foundation, the field of artificial intelligence has been an interdisciplinary endeavor, requiring deep knowledge of both computational and human sciences. Moreover, the growing impact of AI on society demands that graduates are capable and ethical collaborators, able to ensure the safe and effective adoption of new technologies across domains.
Begin with introductory courses in programming, computer science, mathematics, and statistics that provide a firm technical foundation. From there, learn core AI concepts and techniques including state-space search, game-playing, machine learning, neural networks, planning, computer vision, and language understanding. The program includes a variety of advanced AI electives, enabling technical mastery in specific subfields.
Illinois Tech’s Mies Campus is minutes away from downtown Chicago, a global hub of industries looking for AI experts including finance, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and insurance.
Program Overview
Begin with introductory courses in programming, computer science, mathematics, and statistics to build a firm technical foundation. From there, learn core AI concepts and techniques including state-space search, game-playing, machine learning, neural networks, planning, computer vision, and language understanding.
Why Illinois Tech is one of the best value universities in the country
As an Illinois Tech student, you’ll automatically be considered for our university’s generous institutional scholarships. On average, this adds up to a savings of $107,472 on tuition and housing for every student during your four years at Illinois Tech ($134,340 for five years, based on fall 2021 figures).
We’re committed to dramatically reducing the cost of your degree, so you can focus on learning at one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven universities in the country.
Want some more great reasons?
- On top of our institutional scholarship, on average, Illinois Tech awards our students an additional $34,412 each in need-based tuition aid over four years ($43,015 for five years). (among FAFSA filers, fall 2021)
- We’re the #44 Best Value School in the nation (U.S. News & World Report)
- 98% of our students receive some form of financial aid
- The mean starting salary of our undergraduates is $63,938
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Required Courses
Artificial Intelligence Requirements ---- ---- (42)
- CS 100 ---- ---- Introduction to the Profession ---- ---- 2
- CS 115 ---- ---- Object-Oriented Programming I ---- ---- 4
&
- CS 116 ---- ---- Object-Oriented Programming II ---- ---- 4
or
- CS 201 ---- ---- Accelerated Introduction to Computer Science ---- ---- 4
- CS 330 ---- ---- Discrete Structures ---- ---- 3
- CS 331 ---- ---- Data Structures and Algorithms ---- ---- 3
- CS 340 ---- ---- Programming Paradigms/Patterns ---- ---- 3
- CS 422 ---- ---- Data Mining ---- ---- 3
or
- CS 584 ---- ---- Machine Learning ---- ---- 3
- CS 425 ---- ---- Database Organization ---- ---- 3
- CS 430 ---- ---- Introduction to Algorithms ---- ---- 3
- CS 480 ---- ---- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence ---- ---- 3
- CS 481 ---- ---- Intelligence Text Analysis Knowledge Management ---- ---- 3
- CS 485 ---- ---- Computers and Society ---- ---- 3
- CS 487 ---- ---- Software Engineering ---- ---- 3
Select one Artificial Intelligence Depth Course: ---- ---- 3
- CS 512 ---- ---- Computer Vision ---- ---- 3
- CS 522 ---- ---- Advanced-Data Mining ---- ---- 3
- CS 578 ---- ---- Interact/Trans Mach Learning ---- ---- 3
- CS 583 ---- ---- Probabilistic Graphical Models ---- ---- 3
- CS 584 ---- ---- Machine Learning ---- ---- 3
- CS 585 ---- ---- Natural Language Processing ---- ---- 3
- ECE 442 ---- ---- Internet of Things/Cyber physics ---- ---- 3
- MATH 569 ---- ---- Statistical Learning ---- ---- 3
- MATH 574 ---- ---- Bayesian Computational Statistics ---- ---- 3
Select one Artificial Intelligence Breadth Course: ---- ---- 3
- COM 301 ---- ---- Introduction Linguistics ---- ---- 3
- PHIL 326 ---- ---- Philosophy of Language ---- ---- 3
- PSYC 423 ---- ---- Learning Theory ---- ---- 3
- PSYC 426 ---- ---- Cognitive Science ---- ---- 3
Artificial Intelligence Technical Electives ---- ---- (9)
Select a minimum of nine credit hours from the following: ---- ---- 9
- CS 350 ---- ---- Computer Organization & Assembly Language Programming ---- ---- 3
- CS 351 ---- ---- Systems ---- ---- 3
- CS 422 ---- ---- Data Mining ---- ---- 3
- CS 429 ---- ---- Information Retrieval ---- ---- 3
- CS 451 ---- ---- Parallel/Distributed Computing ---- ---- 3
- CS 458 ---- ---- Introduction to Information Security ---- ---- 3
Any CS 500-level course ---- ---- 3
- MATH 252 ---- ---- Introduction to Diff Equations ---- ---- 4
- MATH 350 ---- ---- Introduction to Computational Mathe ---- ---- 3
- MATH 400 ---- ---- Real Analysis ---- ---- 3
- MATH 402 ---- ---- Complex Analysis ---- ---- 3
- MATH 481 ---- ---- Introduction to Stochastic Processes ---- ---- 3
- MATH 483 ---- ---- Design and Analysis of Experiment ---- ---- 3
- MATH 484 ---- ---- Regression ---- ---- 3
- MATH 487 ---- ---- Mathematical Modeling II ---- ---- 3
Minor Requirement ---- ---- (15)
Select 15 credit hours in an area outside of computer science ---- ---- 15
Mathematics Requirements ---- ---- (23)
- MATH 151 Calculus I ---- ---- 5
- MATH 152 Calculus II ---- ---- 5
- MATH 251 Multivariate & Vector Calculus ---- ---- 4
- MATH 332 Elementary Linear Algebra ---- ---- 3
- MATH 474 Probability and Statistics ---- ---- 3
or
- MATH 475 Probability 3
- MATH 476 Statistics 3
or
- MATH 486 Mathematical Modeling I ---- ---- 3
Science Requirements ---- ---- (11)
Select one of the following science sequences: ---- ---- 8
- PHYS 123 ---- ---- General Physics I: Mechanics ---- ---- 8
&
- PHYS 221 ---- ---- General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism ---- ---- 8
or
- BIOL 107 ---- ---- General Biology Lecture ---- ---- 8
&
- BIOL 109 ---- ---- General Biology Lab ---- ---- 8
&
- BIOL 115 ---- ---- Human Biology ---- ---- 8
&
- BIOL 117 ---- ---- Human Biology Lab ---- ---- 8
and Human Biology Select three credit hours of science electives1 ---- ---- 3
Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements ---- ---- (21)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C ---- ---- 21
Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) ---- ---- (6)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E ---- ---- 6
Total Credit Hours ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 127
1 Science electives (no lab required): Chosen from the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, material science, and physics), or courses marked with an (N) (natural science attribute) in the Undergraduate Bulletin. If the physics sequence is chosen, the remaining science elective cannot be a physics course. If the biology sequence is chosen, the remaining science elective cannot be a biology course.
Career Opportunities
Prepare to implement AI techniques across many sectors, including medicine, finance, robotics, and business intelligence Additionally, you will have a strong technical foundation to pursue graduate work in computer science or AI.
- Software developer
- Artificial intelligence engineer
- Data scientist