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Department Of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Introduction

 

The Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence (AI) program at UPM is designed to address the rapid advancements in AI and related disciplines. It aims to lead AI education in the Kingdom and gain global recognition as a hub of knowledge, expertise, and innovation. The program prepares graduates to become skilled practitioners and innovators, meeting the increasing demand in both local and international markets. 

 

 

Mission

To graduate professionals in Artificial Intelligence by offering state-of-the-art knowledge and conducting innovative research projects with a focus on the rapidly growing demand of society.

Goals

Demonstrate expertise in AI, achieving success through innovative accomplishments in AI applications across industry, government, and academia.

Communicate and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, uphold professionalism and ethical standards, and contribute meaningfully to society.

Have leadership roles, drive innovation and strategic thinking in AI, lead research initiatives, and advance organizations and communities.

Engage in lifelong learning through graduate studies, professional courses, self-study, and research, enhancing AI skills and adapting to evolving organizational and societal needs.

Program Educational Objectives:  

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the Artificial Intelligence program describe the expected accomplishments of graduates a few years after completing the program: 

 

 PEO1: Graduates will demonstrate expertise in AI, achieving success through notable innovative accomplishments in AI applications across industry, government, and academia.

 PEO2: Graduates will effectively communicate and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, upholding professionalism and ethical standards while making meaningful contributions to society.

 PEO3: Graduates will assume leadership roles, driving innovation and strategic thinking in AI, leading research initiatives, and advancing their organizations and communities.

 PEO4: Graduates will engage in continuous learning through graduate studies, professional courses, self-study, and research, enhancing their AI skills and adapting to the evolving needs of organizations and communities.

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Student Outcomes:  

 

The Artificial Intelligence Program adopts the following Student Outcomes: 

 SO1: Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. 

 SO2: Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. 

 SO3: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. 

 SO4: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

 SO5: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. 

 SO6: Apply AI theory and techniques to produce computing-based solutions. 

 

Study Plan 

First Year

First semester
Course Code Credit HoursCourse Title  Requisite 
MATH 1014Calculus IMATH 002
GIAS 1013Islamic Culture 
CS 1114Introduction to Computing and ProgrammingPCS 001
ENGL 1013First Year CompositionENGL 005
PHYS 1113Introduction to Physics MATH 002
 

17

Total

Second semester
Course CodeCredit HoursCourse Title  Requisite 
MATH 1024Calculus IIMATH 101
GIAS 1023Arabic Language Skills 
CS 1124Object Oriented ProgrammingCS 111
ENGL 1023Introduction to Report WritingENGL 101
SE 2623Software Engineering 
 

17

Total

     

Second Year

First semester
Course Code Credit HoursCourse TitleRequisite
MATH 2013Differential EquationsMATH 102
CS 2214Operating SystemsCS 112
CS 2013Introduction to Discrete SystemsCS 112
CS 2114Data Structures and AlgorithmsCS 112
AI 3813Artificial Intelligence ICS 112
 

17

Total

Second semester
Course CodeCredit HoursCourse TitleRequisite
STAT 2323Probability and StatisticsMATH 102
MATH 2043Linear AlgebraMATH 102
AI 3722Ethics and Professionalism 
ENGL 2013Technical WritingENGL 102
CS 2324Computer NetworksCS 112
AI 3823Artificial Intelligence IIAI 381
 

18

Total

     

Third Year

First semester
Course CodeCredit HoursCourse TitleRequisite
MATH 3033Numerical MethodsMATH 201
AI 4183Human Computer Interaction 
AI 3054Introduction to Machine LearningMATH 204
CS 3514Fundamentals of Database SystemsCS 112
AI 3614Image processingMATH 204
 

18

Total

Second semester
Course CodeCredit HoursCourse Title Requisite
AI 3854Introduction to Computer VisionAI 361
AI 4074Introduction to RoboticsAI 305
AI 4174Introduction to Deep Learning AI 305
AI 3123Natural Language ProcessingAI 382
AI 3063Data MiningAI 305
 

18

Total

AI 3941Summer Practical TrainingYear 3 Core Courses
      

Fourth Year

First semester
Course Code Credit HoursCourse TitleRequisite
AI 4913Capstone Project I 
FC 3133Cyber Security CS 232
GSOS xxx3Social Sciences Elective 
GHAL XXX3Humanities, Arts, and Languages Elective  
AI 4382Selected Topics in Data ScienceAI 306
 

14

Total

Second semester
Course CodeCredit HoursCourse TitleRequisite
AI 4923Capstone Project II    AI 491
AI xxx3Professional Elective ICollege Approval 
C3S xxx3College Elective III College Approval 
AI xxx3Professional Elective II College Approval 
 

12

Total

Total credit hours required

132

 

Program Enrolment and Graduation Statistics 

 

Description of Program  

For official inquiries, academic matters, or administrative coordination related to the Artificial Intelligence program, please contact the department head via the email above.