AI AND DATA ENGINEERING

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Grade: 11-12

Credits: 1.5 units

Dual Credit: UCM DSA 1000 (3 hrs credit available to eligible students)

Prerequisite: Software Dev. - Python or PLTW Computer Science Principles; GPA: 2.5 cumulative or better; Attendance: 90% or better; Math: Algebra II, B- or higher or previous programming knowledge; Reading/Writing: 10th grade level; Other requirement: Keyboarding, minimum 30 WPM

Behind every recommendation and prediction is data—and the power of Artificial Intelligence. In this advanced course, you’ll uncover how data is collected, analyzed, and used to make real-world decisions. Using Python, you’ll explore libraries for data manipulation, visualization, and machine learning. Along the way, you’ll gain hands-on experience with databases, build practical projects, and collaborate with peers to solve challenges. Students also have the opportunity to earn college credit through the University of Central Missouri, apply theory to real-world problems, and study how AI and Data Engineering work together. By developing in-demand skills in programming, analytics, and visualization while discussing the ethical responsibilities of working with data and AI, you will be equipped to understand and create with these technologies in meaningful ways. This is a semester-long offering to be paired with another course from the Computer Science Pathway; be mindful of prerequisites.

More information can be found at: https://sta.lsr7.org/ai