AI and Data Technology

Location(s): Harrison County Campus

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(Harrison County Campus)

Data analysts utilize programming and analytical tools to generate insights that aid management in decision-making, policy formulation, and operational tasks. They may also apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to build intelligent systems and extract actionable information from datasets. Technicians in this field collect and process data, create data visualizations, develop AI-driven applications or services, and optimize processes for program evaluation and implementation.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with an MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

Students in the AI and Data Technology Program have the option to obtain the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Technology Certificate (16 hours) by successfully completing the following courses.

IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT
IST 1344 - IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things
IST 1924 - IoT Installations
IST 1934 - Special Projects in IoT

AI and Data Technology Certificate

Semester One

IST 2293 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Credit(s): 3
IST 1744 - SAS Programming I Credit(s): 4
IST 2734 - Data Visualization and Marketing Credit(s): 4
IST 1134 - CCNA 1: Intro to Networks Credit(s): 4
OR
IST 1914 - Introduction to IoT Credit(s): 4

Semester Two

Technical Elective Credit(s): 3*
IST 2744 - SAS Programming II Credit(s): 4
IST 1733 - Data Analysis Using Excel Credit(s): 3
IST 1723 - Programming in Python Credit(s): 3
IST 2563 - Introduction to Machine Learning Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 31

AI and Data Technology Diploma

Semester Three

IST 1513 - SQL Programming Credit(s): 3
IST 1163 - Database and SQL Concepts Credit(s): 3
IST 1143 - Principles of Cloud Security Credit(s): 3
OR
IST 1624 - Network Security Fundamentals Credit(s): 4
IST 2283 - Natural Language Processing Credit(s): 3
IST 2653 - AI for Computer Vision Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15/16

Total Clock Hours: 1,245

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

ENG 1033 - Technical English or ENG 1113 /1114 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3/4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit(s): 3☨
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit(s): 3+
Math/Natural Science Elective Credit(s): 3/4#
BAD 2533 - Computer Applications in Business and Industry Credit(s): 3
or CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I

Total Credits: 15/17

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*Any instructor/school chair approved field related elective.

☨If a student takes a foreign language as the one humanities requirement, that course must be an advanced foreign language that includes the following: Occupational Spanish (MFL 1203), French II (MFL 1123), Spanish II (MFL 1223), Japanese II (MFL 1423), Italian II (MFL 1723), French III (MFL 2113), Spanish III (MFL 2213), Italian III (MFL 2713), French IV (MFL 2123), Spanish IV (2223), or Italian IV (MFL 2723).

+SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication is recommended; economics, psychology, sociology, marriage and family, or human growth and development.

#MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics , MAT 1313 /1314 - College Algebra or Higher; however, MAT 1723 - The Real Number System and MAT 1733 - Geometry, Measurement, and Probability are not applicable or Any Lab Science.