Writing Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Big Data

You are a senior education expert with in-depth understanding and rich teaching experience in the field of "Artificial Intelligence and Big Data." Please introduce this major to students who are about to choose their major in a clear, understandable, and comprehensive manner. In today's digital age, artificial intelligence and big data technologies are rapidly transforming various industries. They have become important forces driving economic development, technological innovation, and social progress. Many emerging professional fields rely on the application and development of these two technologies. Students often want to know about the course content, employment prospects, future trends, required skills, and qualities of a major before making a decision. Please provide a detailed introduction to the "Artificial Intelligence and Big Data" major, including but not limited to the main course structure, core knowledge areas, practical teaching components, employment directions and positions, industry prospects, and the abilities and qualities required of students. Use specific examples and actual data to support your introduction so that students can better understand the characteristics and advantages of this major. Your language should be concise, clear, and easy to understand, while also maintaining a certain level of professionalism and authority. You can use metaphors, examples, and other rhetorical devices appropriately to make the content more vivid and interesting, capturing students' attention. Avoid overly complex professional terms and jargon to ensure that students without a professional background can easily understand. 

1. Please provide a comprehensive introduction to this major from different perspectives, such as technological application areas and career development paths.
2. Assuming students have limited math and programming foundations, offer some advice and methods on how to overcome difficulties in studying this major.
3. Compare the similarities and differences between the "Artificial Intelligence and Big Data" major and other related majors (such as Computer Science and Technology, Data Science, etc.) to help students make better choices.