Sindhu Central University, Leh, Ladakh, has announced a new interdisciplinary M.Tech programme titled Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability. This advanced degree aims to integrate domain knowledge in sustainability with both traditional analytical methods and modern AI-driven tools. The programme is designed to strengthen the collaboration between SCU and IIT Kanpur’s M.Tech offerings, attracting bright and motivated students committed to developing impactful solutions to complex sustainability issues.
Programme Overview
Graduates will be equipped with technical expertise, analytical skills, and ethical understanding necessary for careers in industry, government, and international organizations. The curriculum includes rigorous coursework, hands-on training, and exposure to global perspectives. It prepares students for roles such as senior executives, policymakers, urban planners, architects, engineers, environmental managers, social scientists, forecasters, and data scientists.
Alignment with University Vision
This programme supports the vision of Sindhu Central University to promote interdisciplinary education and socially relevant technological innovation, specifically addressing the needs of the Ladakh Trans-Himalayan region.
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Minimum credits required for graduation include 40 course credits and 40 thesis credits.
Key Courses Included
- Humans, Environment and Sustainable Development
- Math & Computation using Python
- An Introductory Course on AI/ML
- Applications of AI in Sustainability
- Biophysics, Ecology, and Sustainability
- AI for Hydroclimate: Processes and Applications
- High-performance Computing for Science and Engineering
- Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Atmospheric Modelling
- Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- Sustainable Energy, Enabling Net Zero Emissions
- Policy Processes and Analytical Methods: Application to Climate Policies
- Ecology, Equity and the Economy
- Energy Efficient Building Design
- Ecological Principles and Biodiversity for Sustainability
- Project Management and Controls
- Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures
- Basic Quality and Safety Management in Construction
- Construction Economics and Infrastructure Financing
- Environmental Economics and Policy
- Environmental Economics Legislation and Social Impact
- Fundamentals of Data Science and Machine Intelligence
- (Dual numbered as DIS700A) Fundamentals of Data Engineering
- (Strongly Recommended) Introduction to Machine Learning or Fundamentals of Data Science and Machine Intelligence
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