Artificial Intelligence, AAS

PENDING IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVAL

Program Details

Semester 1

• AAI 101 - Introduction to AI Credits: 3
• AAI 102 - Ethics in AI Credits: 3
• CIS 125 - Intro to Programming Logic w/ Credits: 3
• CIS 303 - Introduction to Database Credits: 3
• MAT 156 - Statistics Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1

Semester 2

• AAI 201 - Machine Learning Credits: 3
• BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• CIS 137 - Intro. to Cloud Computing Credits: 3
• CIS 189 - Python Credits: 3
• CIS 509 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3

Semester 3

• AAI 301 - Data-Centric AI Credits: 3
• AAI 302 - Natural Language Processing Credits: 3
• CIS 289 - Python II Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 1  Credits: 3
• Any 3 credits AAS Degree Core Communications  Credits: 3
• Any 3 credits Any AAS Core Distributed   Credits: 3

Semester 4

• AAI 402 - Intro.to Computer Vision Credits: 3
• AAI 940 - AI Capstone Credits: 3
• Any 6 credits Any AAS Core Distributed   Credits: 6
• Any 3 credits AAS degree core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities   Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$201.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total cost for the program: $14,714**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

1. AI Developer-Development, implement, and maintain business intelligence solutions, including data models, reports, dashboards, and visualizations.
   
2. AI Specialist-Utilize logic and reasoning patterns expertise and creative writing skills to develop high-quality prompts in various context and applications.
   
3. Data Analyst- Work with cloud-based AI tools to implement machine learning models to clean and prepare data for analysis by subject-matter experts to review to uncover trends, patterns, and anomalies in data.
   
4. AI Developer-Development, implement, and maintain business intelligence solutions, including data models, reports, dashboards, and visualizations.
   
5. AI Specialist- Work on AI projects, collaborate with teams to integrate AI technologies, and utilize logic and reasoning patterns to develop high quality prompts in various context and applications.
   
6. AI Ethics Consultant: Ensure AI projects adhere to ethical guidelines, conduct ethical reviews, and provide recommendations for responsible AI use.
   
7. Data Analyst- Work with cloud-based AI tools to implement machine learning models to clean and prepare data for analysis by subject-matter experts to review to uncover trends, patterns, and anomalies in data.
   
8. Machine Learning Technician - Assist in building and testing machine learning models, preprocess data, and evaluate model performance.
   

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

1. Ability to understand problem and design an appropriate solution.
   
2. Communicate verbally and in writing.
   
3. Be self-motivated.
   
4. Adapt to emerging technologies.
   
5. Concentrate for long periods of time.
   
6. Work in a team environment.
   
7. Meet deadlines.
   

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

Through a partnership with Intel, DMACC is proud to launch the first of it’s kind program in the state of Iowa. This program will be cross-disciplinary in nature, with the Math & Science Pathway and Education, Communication, & Humanities Pathways. Students will have a capstone course in areas such as agriculture, business, manufacturing, and sustainability.

Program Competencies

1. Understand the basic concepts, techniques, and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning
2. Develop proficiency in programming languages commonly used in artificial intelligence (AI), such as Python
3. Understand software development principles and practices
4. Gain skills in data collection, preprocessing, and analysis, including the use of data visualization tools
5. Apply mathematical and statistical methods essential for AI
6. Understand the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI technologies, including issues related to privacy, bias, and fairness
7. Develop the ability to apply AI techniques to real-world problems in various domains, such as natural language processing, and computer vision

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Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics

Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at Academic Pathway website.₍₂₀₂₄₎