Embark on a journey through the intricate world of deep learning and neural networks. This course starts with a foundation in the history and basic concepts of neural networks, including perceptrons and multi-layer structures. As you progress, you'll explore the mechanics of training neural networks, covering activation functions and the backpropagation algorithm.
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Foundations of Deep Learning and Neural Networks
This course is part of Deep Learning with Real-World Projects Specialization
Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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What you'll learn
Understand the concepts of perceptrons and multi-layer neural networks.
Apply training techniques, including backpropagation and regularization.
Analyze convolutional neural networks for image and video analysis.
Evaluate and create deep learning projects using frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras.
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this module, we will introduce the basic concepts of deep learning and neural networks. We will explore the history, fundamental structures like perceptrons, and the process of training neural networks. Additionally, we'll cover important concepts such as activation functions and representations.
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10 videos2 readings
In this module, we will delve into the intricacies of artificial neural networks. We'll explore how the human brain inspires these networks, the detailed workings of perceptrons, and the layers that constitute neural networks. Additionally, we'll cover the sigmoid function and understanding MNIST data.
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18 videos
In this module, we will focus on feed-forward networks, their operation modes, and the dimensions involved. We'll break down the pseudocode required for batch processing and introduce vectorized methods to optimize neural network training.
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7 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will dive deep into backpropagation, a crucial method for training neural networks. We'll introduce the loss function, break down the backpropagation process into multiple parts, and cover associated concepts such as the sigmoid function and stochastic gradient descent (SGD).
What's included
17 videos
In this module, we will cover regularization techniques to enhance neural network performance. We'll explore dropout methods, batch normalization in multiple parts, and introduce tools like TensorFlow and Keras that facilitate these processes.
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8 videos
In this module, we will explore Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and their applications. We'll discuss the ideas behind CNNs, analyze how they process image and video data, and implement essential operations like convolution, stride, padding, and pooling. We'll also cover combining networks for complex tasks.
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15 videos1 reading2 assignments
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