B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Artificial Intelligence
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 128
Programme overview
The Artificial Intelligence program equips students with expertise in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, robotics, and natural language processing (NLP). Students will also study the ethics and societal impacts of AI, preparing them for leadership in Africa's AI- driven transformation.
Curriculum
Year 1
6 courses- 01Introduction to AI & Intelligent Systems
- 02Calculus I & II
- 03Discrete Mathematics
- 04Programming I (Python)
- 05General Statistics
- 06Academic Writing & Communication
Year 2
6 courses- 01Data Structures & Algorithms
- 02Probability & Statistics for AI
- 03Linear Algebra for Machine Learning
- 04Introduction to Machine Learning
- 05Database Systems
- 06Logic & Knowledge Representation
Year 3
6 courses- 01Deep Learning Fundamentals
- 02Natural Language Processing I
- 03Computer Vision I
- 04Reinforcement Learning
- 05Data Mining & Big Data Analytics
- 06Ethics in AI & Emerging Technologies
Year 4
9 courses- 01Advanced AI Applications (Healthcare
- 02Agriculture
- 03Climate Tech)
- 04Robotics & Intelligent Agents
- 05Cloud AI & Edge Computing
- 06Capstone Project (e.g
- 07AI chatbot in African languages
- 08crop prediction system)
- 09Internship
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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