Kerala University to Offer Nine New Courses Including Data Science and Artificial Intelligence; Read Details Here

Kerala University is all set to offer nine new courses including those on specializations like Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

In a recently conducted meeting, the University Senate at the Kerala University approved the commencement of nine new study departments with an aim to equip the University in tune with the current developments in the science and technology domain. 

The following new study departments will be established at the University,

• Communication Science and Electronics
• Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
• Data Science
• Integrative Biology
• Atmospheric Science and Design 
• Functional Organic Materials
• Oceanography and Blue Economy
• Renewable Energy

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P P Ajayakumar, Pro-vice Chancellor, Kerala University said that university authorities have planned to introduce different departments in the science and technology field as the university doesn't have any research or education related to this area in the state. 

The research in the science and technology fields will support society as the university is moving ahead to become a digital society, wherein Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part in daily life activities including in the healthcare sector, he said. 

Further, he said that the new study departments will scrutinize the flow of students for higher education to other states and abroad. Also, the research can be redefined to satisfy the community's requirements, which will enhance research and entrepreneurship in new sectors. 

Talking about the approval of nine departments, Ajayakumar said that the varsity is waiting for the chancellor's approval and once it's approved, the university officials will decide the following details like admission procedure, total number of seats, total intake of students, etc. 

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All the nine new study departments will offer both postgraduate and PhD course choices. The Communication Science and Electronics department is aimed at promoting study and research in the field of signal and image processing, nanotechnology and solar energy materials. 

However, the Artificial intelligence and robotics departments will mainly focus on topics like machine learning, computer vision, brain and cognitive science and the design and development of robots.