The Bachelor of Science degree program in Artificial Intelligence (AI) trains students in the emerging computer science discipline of AI, machine learning and deep learning. AI, or machine intelligence, is concerned with AI theory and algorithms for learning, data analysis, optimization and decision making that can be applied to several applications.
Students receive in-depth training and knowledge to transform large amounts of data into actionable decisions for complex inputs such as vision, language and databases.
The curriculum includes artificial intelligence topics such as knowledge representation, heuristic search, automated problem solving, decision making, machine learning, deep learning, and appropriate computer science, electrical engineering and computer engineering topics.
Students gain practical experience in AI through a core of AI-related coursework that builds depth while exposing students to the various aspects of the discipline. Students complete an AI capstone project in their final year of the program.
Graduates of the bachelor of science degree program in artificial intelligence will have similar employment opportunities available to them as students who have graduated from the computer science major, such as roles in business, industry, government, or higher education in addition to jobs in the computer and software industry. In addition to these opportunities, graduates of this program will be prepared to enter the workforce as practicing AI engineering. Beyond direct employment possibilities, graduates of the bachelor’s program will be well-prepared to enter into graduate programs - either at Ohio University or elsewhere.
The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence program at Ohio University will prepare graduates for a wide range of exciting and in-demand career paths in the rapidly growing field of AI. With comprehensive training in AI theory, machine learning, deep learning, data analysis, optimization, and decision making, our graduates are well-equipped to excel in various industries and to enter into graduate programs - either at Ohio University or elsewhere. Potential job titles for graduates include:
Undergraduate students in the artificial intelligence major are encouraged to participate in research opportunities. The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science receives significant research support from industrial and governmental agencies, and a number of undergraduate students participate in these sponsored research projects each year.
To best prepare for the demands of the academic programs in Russ College, it is necessary to have met general admissions requirements for Ohio University and completed four years of college-prep math, at least one year of chemistry or physics, and at least one additional year of chemistry, physics, or an engineering science such as engineering principles, robotics, computer science, or digital electronics. Students ranked in the top 30 percent of their classes who score at least 24 on the ACT or comparable on the SAT are most likely to be successful in Russ College of Engineering and Technology.
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Beyond fulfilling university and college-wide requirements, the Artificial Intelligence major offers a diverse array of specialized courses designed to deepen your understanding of machine learning:
View Artificial Intelligence B.S. Courses & Curriculum in the Academic Catalog
