Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Specialization, BS

Contact Information

Jeff McGough, Department Head
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
(605) 394-2722
Email: jeff.mcgough@sdsmt.edu

Department Website

Students are responsible for checking with their advisors for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.

The Computer Science (BS) program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.

CSC-AI Flowchart

Curriculum Checklist

A specialization is considered a separate major in South Dakota Mines’ student record system. In order to pursue this specialization, please request a change of major even if you are currently pursuing a major in the non-specialized version of Computer Science .

Freshman Year

First Semester

CSC 110 Survey of Computer Science Credits: (1-0) 1
CSC 115 Test-Driven Software Development Credits: (3-0) 3 ³
CENG 244/244L Introduction to Digital Systems/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4 ¹

Total: 14

Second Semester

CSC 215 Programming Techniques Credits: (4-0) 4 ³
CSC 251 Finite Structures Credits: (3-0) 3 ³
MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
PHYS 207 Fundamentals of Physics I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
PHYS 207L Fundamentals of Physics I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1 ¹

Total: 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CSC 315 Data Structures & Algorithms Credits: (4-0) 4 ³
CENG 320/320L RISC Assembly Credits: (3-1) 4 ³
MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

Total: 15

Second Semester

CSC 340 Software Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 484 Database Management Systems Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
PHYS 209 Fundamentals of Physics II Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
PHYS 209L Fundamentals of Physics II Lab Credits: (0-1) 1

Total: 16

Junior Year

First Semester

CSC 372 Analysis of Algorithms Credits: (3-0) 3
CENG 325 CPU & GPU Organization and Architecture Credits: (3-0) 3 ³
MATH 315 Linear Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 289 Explorations in STEM Communications Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
Math/Science Elective Credits: (3-0) 3 ²

Total: 15

Second Semester

CSC 458/458L Operating Systems and Virtual Machines/Lab Credits: (4-0) 4
MATH 382 Probability Theory and Statistics II Credits: (3-0) 3
Specialization Elective Credits: 3 ⁴
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 6 ¹

Total: 16

Senior Year

First Semester

CSC 448/548 Machine Learning Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 461 Programming Languages Credits: (4-0) 4
CSC 463 Capstone Design I Credits: (2-0) 2
Specialization Elective Credits: 3 ⁴
Free Elective Credits: 3

Total: 15

Second Semester

CSC 454/554 Data Mining Theory Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 467 Capstone Design II Credits: (2-0) 2
CSC 468/568 Graphical User Interface Programming Credits: (3-0) 3
Specialization Elective Credits: 3 ⁴
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

Total: 14

Total credits: 120

Notes:

For the bachelor of science in Computer Science, a student must have a departmental grade point average of at least 2.00 in all CSC courses 300 level or higher.

Course requirements for the program also include the total number of credits per course. To meet the 88 required credits of the major, any student that has an approved course for transfer will fulfill the course requirement, but if the transferred course does not meet the total credit hour requirement then the program committee will decide on the proper accommodation for meeting the total credit hour requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to get clarification on the necessary accommodation.

¹ Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requirements ” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements.

² Select three credits from the following list: CHEM 112 , CHEM 114 , MATH 321 , MATH 373 , MATH 421/521 , MATH 432/532 , MATH 471 , PHYS 225 , PHYS 275 , PHYS 331 , and PHYS 341 .

³ Must have a “C” or higher to move on to the proceeding course.

⁴ Select nine credits from: CSC 414/514 , CSC 424/524 , CSC 447/547 , CSC 449/549 , or MATH 443/543 . These electives are offered on a rotational basis. Students should work closely with their advisors to make a plan to accommodate the schedule of course offerings.

Objectives and Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives:

Graduates will have demonstrated a mastery of their field and have the requisite foundation for lifelong learning and possess the skills to adapt and to thrive within the profession.
Graduates will have demonstrated their ability to assume leadership roles through career advancement or by assuming responsibilities beyond those expected of entry-level positions.
Graduates will be involved in their profession and make contributions to their field.

Student Outcomes:

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.