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Information Systems and Technology BAS, Artificial Intelligence Concentration


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The BAS in Information Systems and Technology (IST), Artificial Intelligence Concentration will provide graduates with a broad base of theoretical and technical knowledge, as well as specialized knowledge in one of the concentration areas: application development, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

This concentration will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to apply statistical algorithms to AI  applications, natural language processing and perform usability testing and evaluate results of human-AI interactions.

Additional details can be found at www.bellevuecollege.edu/ibit/degrees/bachelor/ist.

Learning Outcomes

Program graduates should be able to:

  • Apply core competencies learned in the graduate’s chosen concentration to function as a successful professional in the field of Information Systems and Technology
  • Apply a broad understanding of information systems and technology, creative problem-solving techniques and systems thinking to develop organizational solutions
  • Work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to apply information technology in support of organizational goals
  • Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, implementation and administration of information technology systems
  • Work efficiently and effectively applying sound project management techniques and professional communication skills
  • Analyze the local and global impact of information technology on individuals, organizations, and society
  • Apply best practices and standards, conform to legal and regulatory standards, and apply appropriate ethical considerations including respect for privacy and intellectual property
  • Engage in continuing professional development through lifelong learning
  • Analyze and apply sustainable business practices
  • Demonstrate the breadth and depth of the educational preparation through the completion of a capstone project

Program Eligibility

Individuals must have:

  • Associate degree in an information technology or computer science related field from a regionally accredited institution, or
  • Program Prerequisites or equivalent credits that represent the combination of program admission required courses and other college-level credits
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, with a minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses
  • At least 20-21 credits of general education requirements completed as part of the associate’s degree
  • Technology or math credits must not be more than 5 years old. Math classes more than 5 years old may be accepted based on Math placement test results (see program advisor).

Degree Requirements

Completion of all required courses as shown in the worksheet for each corresponding concentration.
In addition to eligibility requirements, students must also achieve the following:

  • Complete General Education Requirements, Elective Credits, and BAS Degree Requirement with a grade of “C” or better
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework taken at BC and the courses applied to the degree, including credits transferred from other colleges
  • At least 45 quarter credits for the degree must be completed in residence at BC, of which 30 credits must be upper-division
  • Courses may be subject to minimum grade requirements and prerequisites. 

Application Process

To be considered for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems and Technology- Artificial Intelligence prospective students must submit the following:

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES (20-21 CREDITS-GE)


Students may be admitted with an associate degree in IT or CS-related field or with 65 equivalent credits that represent the combination of program admission required courses and other college-level credits.

Students who don’t have an associate degree in an IT-related field from Bellevue College should contact the program manager for technical prerequisite courses. Technology or math credits must not be more than 5 years old. Math classes more than 5 years old may be accepted based on Math placement test results (see program advisor).

 

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES (ELECTIVES 20 CREDITS)


Any college-level credits not used for general education prerequisites (commonly fulfilled from courses in associate degree) 

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (40-41 CREDITS)


ELECTIVES (15 CREDITS)


Any college-level credits not used in general education or program prerequisites (commonly fulfilled from courses in associate degree)

TOTAL: 180-182 CREDITS


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