AI Is Creating New Possibilities Across Every Field
AI is expanding what’s possible in virtually every discipline—including accelerating scientific research, making healthcare more personalized, and unlocking new forms of creative expression.
Every field has meaningful problems worth solving, and AI is giving people new ways to tackle them. The more students understand these tools, the more impact they can have in whatever work matters most to them.
The IS minor gives students hands-on experience with the AI tools shaping their fields of study. Students will be able to hit the ground running and make a difference from day one.
In Public Health
Researchers use AI to identify disease patterns faster and allocate resources where they’re needed most.
In Communications
Professionals use AI to reach underserved audiences and create more effective, accessible content.
In Engineering
Engineers use AI to automate complex simulations, streamline design iterations, and analyze performance data—cutting weeks of work down to hours.
AI Throughout the Curriculum
AI tools and concepts are integrated across IS minor courses—not confined to a single class. Here’s where students will encounter AI:
IS 111
Introduction to AI in Business
Explore AI concepts and tools in a business context. This dedicated 1-credit course gives students a focused introduction to how AI is being used across industries.
IS 303
Computer Programming
Use AI-assisted coding tools in real programming projects. Students learn to write code alongside AI and understand what it’s doing to use it effectively.
IS 315
Python Data Analytics
Apply AI and machine learning techniques to real-world datasets. Students learn how AI-driven analysis can surface insights faster and more accurately.
IS 355
Machine Learning in Python
Build, train, and deploy machine learning models. Go deeper into how AI actually works—from regression and classification to text analysis.
As AI tools evolve, so do our courses. Students work with today’s tools, not yesterday’s.
What Students Will Be Ready to Do
The IS minor prepares students to use AI as a usable workplace technology, not just a novelty.
Apply AI meaningfully in any field
Use AI as a professional tool to do better work in any area—whether that’s research, healthcare, or creative work.
Understand how AI works
Rather than trusting AI outputs blindly, learn how to evaluate AI outputs thoughtfully and use these tools with confidence.
Bring AI skills to any career
Employers across every industry value graduates who can work with AI. The IS minor gives students hands-on experience to further professional marketability.
Keep growing as AI evolves
The IS minor gives students a strong foundation to continue learning and adapting throughout any career.
See How the IS Minor Fits with Your Goals
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