MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5897N Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2020 Fall Last Admit Term: 2024 Summer Award: CCL Total Credits: 21-36 CIP Code: 11.0102	Primary College: Estrella Mountain Community College Initiating College: Estrella Mountain Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: CG EM Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Instructional Council: Occupational Administrators GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Students with this Certificate of Completion and requisite industry experience can pursue careers as: 15-1251.00 Computer Programmers 15-1132.00 Software Developers, Applications 15-1299.00 Computer Occupations, All Other 15-1221.00 Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning focuses on building machine learning models that can be used for predicting, making decisions and enhancing human capabilities. The program provides the industry professional with the knowledge and skills used in a variety of fields using artificial intelligence, including the information technology, automotive, healthcare, aerospace, industrial, and manufacturing industries. Program content includes an introduction to artificial intelligence and machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and artificial intelligence for business solutions and other applications. The curriculum also includes coursework in computer programming, math, and statistics.

Learning Outcomes
1. Apply common artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and methodologies, including neural networks/Deep Learning, machine learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and data science, for analysis and decision making. (AIM100, AIM110, AIM210, AIM220, AIM230, AIM240, CIS105, CIS119DO, CIS156, CIS276DA, CIS276DB, MAT206) 2. Apply artificial intelligence (AI) project development and machine learning life cycle to address social and business issues, opportunities, and problems. (AIM100, AIM110, AIM210, AIM220, AIM230, AIM240) 3. Apply statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms to predict usefulness of artificial intelligence (AI) programming solutions. (AIM100, AIM110, AIM210, AIM220, AIM230, AIM240, CIS105, CIS119DO, CIS156, CIS276DA, CIS276DB, MAT206) 4. Use appropriate programming languages to implement artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. (AIM100, AIM110, AIM210, AIM220, AIM230, AIM240, CIS105, CIS119DO, CIS156, CIS276DA, CIS276DB, MAT206) 5. Communicate in varied settings, orally and visually and in writing, in a culturally responsive manner. (AIM110, AIM210, AIM220, AIM230, AIM240]) 6. Collaborate with diverse individuals and teams to design and implement artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. (AIM110, AIM210, AIM220, AIM230, AIM240, MAT206) 7. Evaluate issues of bias, culture, environment, ethics, regulations, and professional expectations in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. (AIM100, AIM110, AIM210, AIM220, AIM230, AIM240)

Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. This Certificate of Completion (CCL) is a closed program that is available to industry professionals with the requisite industry experience or those with an associate or bachelor`s degree in a related field. Speak to a Program Director for additional information. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Admission Criteria
This Certificate of Completion (CCL) is intended for industry professionals with the requisite experience as determined by the Program Director. To pursue this CCL, students must receive permission of the Program Director. Students who do not yet have the requisite experience cannot pursue the CCL option, and instead must pursue the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Artificial Intelligence.

Required Courses

AIM100 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3
+ AIM110 Introduction to Machine Learning 3
+ AIM210 Natural Language Processing 3
+ AIM220 Artificial Intelligence for Computer Vision 3
+ AIM230 Artificial Intelligence for Business Solutions 3
+ AIM240 Artificial Intelligence Capstone Project 3

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR
May be waived by permission of the Program Director 0-3

+ CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL (3) OR
+ CIS276DA MySQL Database (3) OR
+ CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) OR
May be waived by the permission of the Program Director 0-3

+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
May be waived by the permission of the Program Director 0-3

+ MAT14+ Any College Mathematics course (3-6) OR
+ MAT15+ Any College Algebra/Functions course (3-6) OR
+ MAT187 Precalculus (5) OR
Appropriate District placement OR
Permission of Department/Division Chair 0-6

+ MAT206 Elements of Statistics 3

Credits: 21-36

Restricted Electives
	Credits:

General Electives
	Credits:

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: August 25, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.