Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AAS)
Associate Of Applied Science (AAS)
LSC-University Park
Houston, TX
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AAS) is an Associate Of Applied Science (AAS) program offered by Lone Star College in Houston, TX. The program takes 60 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $6,660.
Program Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the current, future discipline fostering the next generation of Computer Science, Networking, Cloud and High Performance Computing environments. Al encompasses machine learning, deep learning, image recognition, ray tracing, VR, simulation, natural language processing, autonomous machines (vehicles, robots, factory), RPA (digital Robot Process Automation), blockchains and Data Science. Artificial Intelligence is being universally applied across all industries at an unprecedented pace.
Program Schedule
- Prerequisite: Completion of the requirements for the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Level 2 Certificate (48 Credit Hours)
- This award requires 60 credit hours in total; the course list below is the 12 credit hours specific to it.
- Lone Star College reports 1552 contact hours for this award.
- Where the course list shows "Choose N credit hours", those courses are the options for one elective slot, not additional requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply the fundamental principles of computer programming including requirements specifications analysis, algorithm design and verification, documentation and implementation and testing.
- Develop AI applications that demonstrate learning, analysis, goal setting, autonomy and control system rigor for machine learning and natural language processing.
- Analyze a real-world problem, identify, cost justify and specify an effective AI computing solution with universal application.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
- Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 60 credit hours.
- Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($14,940.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($18,780.00).
- Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
- Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
- Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ITAI2377 | Data Science in Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| ITAI2376 | Deep Learning in Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| ITAI2379 | Special Topics in Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Fifth Semester / Choose 3 credit hours | ||
| ARAB2311 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| ARAB2312 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| CHIN2311 | Intermediate Chinese I | 3 |
| CHIN2312 | Intermediate Chinese II | 3 |
| ENGL2322 | Survey of British Literature: Anglo-Saxon through the Eighteenth Century | 3 |
| ENGL2323 | Survey of British Literature: Romantic through the Present | 3 |
| ENGL2327 | Survey of American Literature: Exploration through the Civil War | 3 |
| ENGL2328 | Survey of American Literature: Civil War through the Present | 3 |
| ENGL2332 | Survey of World Literature - Ancient World through the 16th Century | 3 |
| ENGL2333 | Survey of World Literature- 17th Century through the Present | 3 |
| ENGL2341 | Forms of Literature | 3 |
| ENGL2351 | Mexican-American Literature | 3 |
| FREN2311 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
| FREN2312 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
| GERM2311 | Intermediate German I | 3 |
| GERM2312 | Intermediate German II | 3 |
| HUMA1301 | Early Global Cultures | 3 |
| HUMA1302 | Later Global Cultures | 3 |
| HUMA1305 | Introduction to Mexican-American Studies | 3 |
| HUMA1311 | Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation | 3 |
| HUMA2319 | Minority Cultures in the United States | 3 |
| ITAL2311 | Intermediate Italian I | 3 |
| ITAL2312 | Intermediate Italian II | 3 |
| JAPN2311 | Intermediate Japanese | 3 |
| JAPN2312 | Intermediate Japanese II | 3 |
| PHIL1301 | Introduction To Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL1304 | Introduction To World Religions | 3 |
| PHIL2306 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL2307 | Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL2316 | Classical Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL2321 | Philosophy Of Religion | 3 |
| PORT2311 | Intermediate Portuguese I | 3 |
| PORT2312 | Intermediate Portuguese II | 3 |
| SGNL2301 | Interm American Sign Language I | 3 |
| SGNL2302 | Interm American Sign Language II | 3 |
| SPAN2311 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN2312 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN2313 | Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I | 3 |
| SPAN2315 | Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers II | 3 |
| ARTS1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ARTS1303 | Art History: Prehistory to Gothic | 3 |
| ARTS1304 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| ARTS1311 | 2-D Design | 3 |
| ARTS1312 | 3-D Design | 3 |
| ARTS1316 | Drawing I | 3 |
| DANC2303 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DRAM1310 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| DRAM2366 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| MUSI1303 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUSI1306 | Appreciating Music | 3 |
| MUSI1307 | Music Literature | 3 |
| MUSI1310 | American Music | 3 |
| Subtotal | 156 | |
| Program Total | 165 | |