Artificial Intelligence Option - Electrical Engineering BS
Program Overview
Artificial Intelligence Option - Electrical Engineering BS
Overview
RIT’s artificial intelligence option in electrical engineering provides students with the skills needed to design intelligent agents that can advance society.
Why Study RIT’s Artificial Intelligence Option in Electrical Engineering BS
- Dynamic Courses: Explore the foundations of artificial intelligence, biorobotics, and cybernetics.
- Multidisciplinary Senior Design: Engage in a capstone learning experience that focuses on developing, implementing, or advancing different aspects of artificial intelligence.
- STEM-OPT Visa Eligible: The STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows full-time, on-campus international students on an F-1 student visa to stay and work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation.
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has produced significant innovations that impact our everyday lives. From autonomous vehicles, smart assistants, and automated financial investing, to smart cities, health care, and logistics; AI has laid the foundation to push human civilization forward. The AI option provides students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to design ethical intelligent agents that will continue to advance our society. This option is part of the electrical engineering BS.
The AI option has a programming-focused curriculum that allows students to study how agents can:
- Solve complex problems
- Make inferences and decisions
- Learn from data (classical and deep learning)
- Evolve over time
This course work is enhanced by understanding the ethical implications and societal impacts of designs.
Courses in Artificial Intelligence in Electrical Engineering
The artificial intelligence option includes three core courses that cover the foundations of artificial intelligence. These courses cover:
- An introduction to artificial intelligence and machine learning topics with practical examples of data, tools, and algorithms. Students will understand basic artificial intelligence techniques and their applications to engineering problems.
- Explore the history of artificial intelligence and its development over the years, and investigate various artificial intelligence techniques, along with their applications and limitations.
- Investigate cybernetics and aspects of robotics and controls associated with applications of a biological nature.
Students may select additional AI elective courses that cover topics such as:
- Pattern recognition
- Machine learning
- Digital signal processing
- Deep learning
- Principles of robotics
- Advanced robotics
Multidisciplinary Senior Design
Multidisciplinary Senior Design is a two-course sequence in the final year of study. It’s a capstone learning experience integrating engineering theory, principles, and processes in a collaborative team environment. Multidisciplinary student teams follow an engineering design process, which includes assessing customer needs, developing engineering specifications, generating and evaluating concepts, choosing an approach, completing systems and subsystems designs, and implementing the design to the extent feasible, for example, by building and testing a prototype or implementing a chosen set of improvements to a process. Students will apply the knowledge they have learned in the classroom and from their co-op experiences to this design project. Students in the AI option are expected to work on a design project that focuses on developing, implementing, or advancing different aspects of artificial intelligence.
Careers and Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education
What’s different about an RIT education? It’s the career experience students gain by completing cooperative education and internships with top companies in every single industry. Students will earn more than a degree. They will gain real-world career experience that sets them apart.
Co-ops and internships take students’ knowledge and turn it into know-how. Engineering co-ops will provide hands-on experience that enables students to apply their engineering knowledge in professional settings while making valuable connections between classwork and real-world applications.
All engineering majors are required to complete four blocks (48 weeks) of cooperative education experience. For students in the artificial intelligence option, their co-ops are expected to take place in companies that develop or integrate AI into their products or services. A sampling of companies where RIT students have completed co-ops related to artificial intelligence includes Amazon, Apple, Facebook, IBM, Microsoft, Tesla, Argo AI, and more.
Admissions and Financial Aid
This program is STEM designated when studying on campus and full time.
This option is part of the electrical engineering BS. Please visit the degree program page for admission requirements.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
100% of all incoming first-year and transfer students receive aid.
RIT’s personalized and comprehensive financial aid program includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment programs. When all these are put to work, students’ actual cost may be much lower than the published estimated cost of attendance.
Facilities
- Computational Linguistics and Speech Processing (CLaSP) lab)
Rochester Institute of Technology (Dubai)
Overview:
Rochester Institute of Technology (Dubai) is a branch campus of the renowned Rochester Institute of Technology in the United States. Located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, a special economic zone for knowledge and innovation, RIT Dubai offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including engineering, business, computing, and design. The institution is committed to providing students with a high-quality American education in a dynamic and international setting.
Services Offered:
RIT Dubai provides a wide array of services to support student success, including:
Academic Support Center:
- Offers tutoring, study skills workshops, and other resources to enhance academic performance.
Advising Resources:
- Provides guidance on academic planning, career exploration, and personal development.
Health and Wellness:
- Offers access to healthcare services, counseling, and wellness programs.
Athletics and Recreation:
- Provides opportunities for students to participate in sports, fitness activities, and recreational programs.
Student Leadership:
- Encourages student involvement in clubs, organizations, and leadership initiatives.
Student Accommodation:
- Offers on-campus housing options for students.
Parking and Transportation:
- Provides parking facilities and transportation services for students.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
RIT Dubai fosters a vibrant and inclusive campus community where students can engage in a variety of activities and experiences, including:
Student Life at RIT Dubai:
- Offers opportunities for students to connect with peers, participate in social events, and explore cultural activities.
New Student Orientation:
- Provides a welcoming introduction to campus life and resources.
Co-op and Internship Program:
- Offers students practical work experience through co-op and internship opportunities.
Key Reasons to Study There:
American Degree:
- RIT Dubai offers a true American degree, recognized globally for its quality and rigor.
State-of-the-Art Campus:
- The campus features modern facilities and technology to support learning and research.
Co-op and Internship Program:
- Provides students with valuable work experience and career development opportunities.
Study Abroad Options:
- Offers students the chance to study at other RIT campuses or partner institutions around the world.
Global Connectivity:
- RIT Dubai is located in a dynamic and international hub, providing students with diverse perspectives and networking opportunities.
Academic Programs:
RIT Dubai offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including:
Undergraduate Programs:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media Design
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
- Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Technologies
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- Bachelor of Science in Finance
- Bachelor of Science in Global Business Management
Graduate Programs:
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation
- Masters of Science in Professional Studies: Future Foresight and Planning
- Masters of Science in Engineering Management
- Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Masters of Science in Professional Studies: Data Analytics
- Masters of Science in Professional Studies: Smart Cities
- Masters of Science in Cybersecurity
- Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering
Other:
- RIT Dubai has a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, with dedicated labs and centers supporting student projects and research.
- The institution boasts a diverse student body representing over 75 nationalities, creating a rich and multicultural learning environment.
- RIT Dubai has a high employability rate, with over 80% of graduates securing employment within six months of graduation.
- The institution has a strong network of alumni, providing students with valuable connections and career support.
