Get a Minor in Artificial Intelligence
AI Is Transforming Every Industry.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how industries operate, innovate, and solve complex problems. Engineers and computing professionals with AI knowledge are increasingly in demand across nearly every sector of the economy.
The AI Minor helps students build practical skills that complement their major and prepare them for the next generation of careers.
- Complement your existing major
- Enhance internship and job opportunities
- Build foundational knowledge in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Generative AI
- Understand the technologies powering LLMs and intelligent systems
- Earn an official transcript credential
- Prepare for graduate study and emerging industries
Students will also gain exposure to the core domains shaping the future of AI — Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Prompt Engineering — as well as the systems and technologies behind large language models (LLMs), intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and next-generation computing applications.
Enhance your credentials and expand your professional opportunities.
Curriculum Structure
Core Courses (9 Credits)
Students complete one course from each area:
Machine Learning
- CNT 4153: Machine Learning in ECE
- CAI 4105: Introduction to Machine Learning
- Or an approved equivalent course (in consultation with the AI Minor Committee)
Deep Learning
- CNT 4149: Deep Learning in ECE
- CAI 4203: Introduction to Deep Learning
- Or an approved equivalent course (in consultation with the AI Minor Committee)
Generative AI
- CAI 4863: Generative AI Fundamentals in ECE
- Or an approved equivalent course (in consultation with the AI Minor Committee)
Elective (3 Credits)
Students select one elective tailored to their discipline or interests, such as:
- Data Engineering in ECE (CAI 3864)
- AI in Civil Engineering (smart infrastructure, predictive maintenance)
- AI in Biomedical Engineering (medical imaging, healthcare analytics)
- AI in Mechanical Engineering (robotics, autonomous systems)
- AI in Electrical and Computer Engineering (power systems, signal processing, communications, cloud computing)
- AI in Construction Management (optimization and risk analysis)
- Applied AI project-based courses addressing real-world challenges
- Other approved equivalent courses (subject to AI Minor Committee approval)
Designed for Engineering & Computing Students
Whether you study mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or another CEC discipline, an AI Minor provides skills that strengthen your technical foundation and expand your career potential.
| Industry | Applications |
| Cybersecurity | Threat detection, anomaly detection, secure systems |
| Energy | Smart grids, renewables, antennas |
| Healthcare | Diagnostics, medical imaging |
| Manufacturing | Robotics, predictive maintenance, Quantum AI |
| Robotics | Autonomous robots, human-robot interaction, control systems |
| Transportation | Autonomous systems, smart mobility |
| Infrastructure | Smart cities, resilience systems |
Invent the Future with AI
Students should work with their current advisor to request admission to the Minor in Artificial Intelligence.