Johns Hopkins University
Foundations of Neural Networks Specialization
Johns Hopkins University

Foundations of Neural Networks Specialization

Master Neural Networks for AI and Machine Learning. Gain hands-on experience with neural networks, advanced techniques, and ethical AI practices to solve real-world challenges in machine learning and AI applications.

Zerotti Woods

Instructor: Zerotti Woods

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Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 months
at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the mathematical foundations of neural networks, including deep learning optimization, regularization, and ethical considerations in AI.

  • Gain hands-on experience in implementing and analyzing various neural network architectures, such as CNNs, RNNs, and GANs, using Python.

  • Explore topics like probabilistic models, model evaluation, and bias mitigation, preparing for real-world applications in AI and deep learning.

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand the foundational mathematics and key concepts driving neural networks and machine learning.

  • Analyze and apply machine learning algorithms, optimization methods, and loss functions to train and evaluate models effectively.

  • Explore the design and structure of feedforward neural networks, using gradient descent to optimize and train deep models.

  • Investigate convolutional neural networks, their elements, and how they apply to real-world problems like image processing and computer vision.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Mathematical Foundations for Deep Learning
Category: Optimization Techniques for Machine Learning
Category: Regularization Methods
Category: Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Design
Category: Design and Training of Feedforward Neural Networks

What you'll learn

  • Analyze and implement Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) to process sequence data and solve tasks like time series prediction and language modeling.

  • Explore autoencoders for data compression, feature extraction, and anomaly detection, along with their applications in diverse fields.

  • Develop and evaluate generative models, such as GANs, understanding their mathematical foundations and deployment challenges.

  • Apply reinforcement learning techniques using Markov Chains and deep neural networks to tackle complex decision-making problems.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Feature Extraction
Category: Generative Modeling
Category: Critical Research Evaluation
Category: Deep Reinforcement Learning
Category: Sequence Data Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Learners will gain hands-on experience training and debugging deep learning models while considering deployment challenges and best practices.

  • Students will understand and evaluate ethical concerns in AI, including bias, fairness, and the societal impact of deploying neural networks.

  • Learners will explore how to integrate structured probabilistic models with deep learning, reducing uncertainty and improving model decision-making.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Model Deployment
Category: Ethical AI Practices
Category: Deep Learning Model Training
Category: AI Impact Analysis
Category: Probabilistic Modeling

Instructor

Zerotti Woods
Johns Hopkins University
3 Courses51 learners

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