Lab Initiative

Minor in AI

A nine-month, 15-credit programme in Artificial Intelligence, delivered by IIT Ropar.

The Minor in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is delivered by IIT Ropar, and four batches of the programme have been completed. The programme is designed to give learners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds both foundational and advanced knowledge in AI. It is currently being offered to university students.

The programme is open to learners from all backgrounds. The only eligibility is completion of 12th grade, and no prior coding experience is required.

9months, across two semesters

15credits

5modules

4batches completed

What learners cover

The programme aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to apply AI effectively in real-world contexts. It begins with a foundation before moving on to advanced topics.

Foundation

Introduced first, before learners progress to advanced topics.

ProgrammingMathematicsPrompt programmingData handling

Core and advanced AI

The curriculum covers:

Python programmingMathematics for machine learningData science Supervised learningUnsupervised learningSemi-supervised learning Reinforcement learningNeural networksDeep learning Large language modelsNLPComputer vision

Tools learners work with

PythonNumPyPandasscikit-learnTensorFlow Hugging Face TransformersJupyterGoogle Colab

How it is taught

The course spans five modules over two semesters.

Case study approach

The course is designed using a case study approach.

Seven-dimension SOP

Course masters adhere to a seven-dimension standard operating procedure.

Engagement around each class

Pre-class notes, post-class notes, enabling activities, and LMS-supported extended learning.

Together, this provides a comprehensive learning experience combining foundational concepts, advanced AI topics, and practical application.