Deep Learning
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Spring
- Course code
- INF265
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
Artificial neural networks are flexible and powerful machine learning models. Modern deep learning has had tremendous success in applying complex neural networks to problems from a wide range of disciplines. This course gives and understanding of the theoretical basis underlying neural networks and deep learning. Furthermore, the course includes implementation of neural components and as well as applying deep learning on real-world data sets using modern deep learning packages.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student should be able to
- explain the basic principles behind neural networks and deep learning
- compare modeling aspects of various neural network architectures
Skills
The student should be able to
- implement simple neural network algorithms
- apply and evaluate deep learning on real data sets
General competence
The student should be able to
- provide successful examples how deep learning can be used in different contexts in the society
- read and critically assess papers on artificial neural networks and their applications
Level of Study
Master
Semester of Instruction
Spring
Required Previous Knowledge
For incoming exchange students: At least 60 ECTS in Computer Science and at least 10 ECTS in mathematics
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
None
Access to the Course
Access to the course requires admission to a programme of study at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, mac 4 hours per week
Exercises, 2 hours per week
Independent projects
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Approved compulsory exercises. Compulsory assignments are valid for two semester; the semester the assignments were conducted and the subsequent one.
Forms of Assessment
Written examination (3 hours). The compulsory exercises can be graded and this grade can count for the final grade. Both the exam and the compulsory exercises must be passed.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Assessment Semester
Examination both spring semester and autumn semester. In semesters without teaching the examination will be arranged at the beginning of the semester.
Reading List
The reading list will be available within June 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated by the students in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the department.
Examination Support Material
None
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the study programme and courses.
Course Coordinator
Course coordinator and administrative contact person can be found on Mitt UiB, or contact Student adviser
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences represented by the Department of Informatics is the course administrator for the course and study programme.