UC San Diego’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering introduces a specialized AI major that situates within a robust computing curriculum. Students complete foundational CS, mathematics, and statistics courses alongside two core AI classes—Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (CSE 25) and Foundations of AI/ML (CSE 55)—ethical studies, and a capstone project, preparing them for evolving AI roles.
Key points
- Launch of a new undergraduate AI major within UC San Diego’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering with robust CS, math, and statistics foundations
- Introduction of two core AI courses—CSE 25 (intro to AI) and CSE 55 (foundations of AI/ML)—plus a specialized ethics course
- Hands-on capstone projects and diverse electives in areas like generative AI, computational robotics, and AI for biology
Q&A
- What prerequisites are needed for the AI major?
- What do CSE 25 and CSE 55 cover?
- How is ethics integrated into the AI curriculum?
- What hands-on experiences does the program offer?
