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Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence

Bachelor132 credits
College of Information Technology →
GRGaith Rjoub

Dr. Gaith Rjoub

In alignment with the Industrial Revolution and the rapid technological advancements across various fields, and driven by our belief in the pivotal role of technology in bolstering the national economy and transforming strategies into a knowledge-based economy, the Department of Artificial Intelligence was proudly established at the beginning of the academic year 2019-2020. This landmark initiative represents one of the pioneering departments of its kind in Jordan, strategically located at the Aqaba University of Technology in the southern region of the Kingdom. Our Department of Artificial Intelligence offers a comprehensive bachelor’s degree program in Artificial Intelligence. This program has been meticulously designed to encompass advanced and contemporary topics in AI, seamlessly integrating them with practical applications across diverse sectors. Our curriculum is continually updated to keep pace with ongoing advancements, ensuring our department remains a leader in the field. Our esteemed faculty members are highly qualified, holding PhDs in various specializations such as artificial intelligence, big data science, natural language processing, and computer vision, among other related disciplines. Their expertise and dedication underpin our commitment to providing top-tier education and research opportunities. We are also focused on building robust partnerships with companies specializing in data processing and analysis, as well as local, regional, and international AI firms. These collaborations aim to enhance training opportunities, organize seminars, and align our students' skills with market needs, ensuring they are well-prepared for the workforce. Furthermore, the department aspires to spearhead the modernization and integration of AI technology across various fields at both the university and national levels, positioning ourselves as a primary source of skilled professionals for the Jordanian, regional, and global markets. Welcome to the Department of Artificial Intelligence at the Aqaba University of Technology, where innovation meets education, and the future is forged today.

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Outcomes

Graduates can implement a machine-learning model from a raw dataset, justify why it works mathematically, and evaluate it against a held-out benchmark.

Objectives

  • Theory-first algorithm training
  • Applied AI capstone
  • Research-track electives

Study Type

Full-time

Study Plan

Version 4Issued 20251132 credit hours5–14 semesters

University Requirements27 hrs

Mandatory — 15 hrs

CodeCourseCr.Prerequisite
2110104Communication Skills in Arabic (1)2
2110106Communication Skills in English (1)2
2110108National Education2
2110109Military Science3
2110115Entrepreneurship and Innovation2
2110117Leadership and Social Responsibility2
2110120Life Skills2

Elective — 12 hrs from 10 offered courses

CodeCourseCr.Prerequisite
2110105Communication Skills in Arabic (2)32110104
2110107Communication Skills in English (2)32110106
2110110First Aid and Public Safety3
2110111E-Commerce (non-IT students)3
2110112Development and Environment3
2110113Digital Culture3
2110114Islamic Civilization3
2110116Food and Drug (non-Pharmacy students)3
2110118Logical Thinking3
2110119Intellectual Property Rights3

College Requirements21 hrs

Mandatory — 21 hrs

CodeCourseCr.Prerequisite
2110121Statistics and Probability for IT Students3
2110122Calculus (1)3
2110137Specialized English for IT Students3
2110138Introduction to Programming3
2110139IT Fundamentals3
2110140Scientific Research and Technical Writing3
2110201Numerical Analysis32110122

Department Requirements84 hrs

Mandatory — 72 hrs

CodeCourseCr.Prerequisite
2110141Discrete Mathematics32110122
2312102Data Science Fundamentals22110138
2312103Data Science Fundamentals Lab12312102 (co)
2312201Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals32110121
2312206Data Visualization32312207
2312207Data Engineering and Analysis32312102
2312211Advanced Artificial Intelligence22312201
2312212Advanced Artificial Intelligence Lab12312211 (co)
2312301Data Mining and Retrieval32312207
2312303Expert Systems3
2312305AI Programming32312207
2312308Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems32312301
2312310Algorithm Design and Analysis32321207
2312311Databases22321207
2312312Databases Lab12312311 (co)
2312402Neural Networks32312404
2312404Machine Learning32312301
2312407Natural Language Processing32312402
2312408Pattern Recognition32312404
2312409Deep Learning32312402
2312410Big Data32312301
2312411Field Training in Artificial Intelligence390 passed hrs
2312415Graduation Project in AI (1)190 passed hrs
2312416Graduation Project in AI (2)22312415
2321106Object-Oriented Programming22110138
2321107Object-Oriented Programming Lab12321106 (co)
2321207Data Structures32321106
2331307Data and Information Security32312311
2331314Operating Systems32110141

Elective — 12 hrs from 8 offered courses

CodeCourseCr.Prerequisite
2312204Virtual Reality32312206
2312205AI Principles and Ethics32312201
2312302Internet of Things3
2312306Special Topics in AI (1)390 passed hrs
2312307AI Applications in Information Security32331307
2312401Robotics32312305
2312403Recommender Systems32312301
2312406Special Topics in AI (2)390 passed hrs

Remedial Courses9 hrs — outside the degree total

Mandatory — 9 hrs

CodeCourseCr.Prerequisite
2110101Remedial Arabic3
2110102Remedial English3
2110103Remedial Computer Skills3