Launches fall 2024: Eligibility begins with Dec. 2024 graduates
Why an AI Minor?
Innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are developing at a breakneck pace and affecting everyday life in profound and far-reaching ways. The Bowers CIS AI minor is intended for students who anticipate that AI will play a prominent role in their academic and/or professional careers.
Areas of Focus
The AI minor is designed to give students a solid foundational understanding of the algorithms and techniques that underlie AI capabilities, including machine learning, automated reasoning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. It also features coursework on human-AI systems design and AI ethics, governance, and policy.
Learning Outcomes
- Build core, foundational skills and knowledge in artificial intelligence and computer programming.
- Implement AI algorithms and methods as computer programs.
- Design and evaluate AI systems in human contexts.
- Explain the implications and broader context of AI in human society.
Eligibility
Open to undergraduates in all majors, beginning with December 2024 graduates.
Prerequisites
This is a technical minor—students must complete computer programming, probability, calculus, and linear algebra courses prior to enrolling in the minor’s required coursework.
Requirements
Review our AI Minor Requirements page for details.
Additional Information
Learn more about Bowers CIS majors and minors. Questions about the AI minor should be directed to ai-minor@cis.cornell.edu.