Deep Learning and AI Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Deep Learning and AI
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Understanding the fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning, and
Deep Learning
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Exploring real-world applications of AI and Deep Learning
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Setting up the development environment: Python, TensorFlow,
and Keras
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Hands-on: Writing your first neural network in TensorFlow
Module 2: Neural Networks and Backpropagation
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Building blocks of neural networks: neurons, layers, and
activation functions
- Forward propagation and backpropagation algorithms
- Gradient descent optimization techniques
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Hands-on: Implementing a basic neural network for a
classification task
Module 3: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
- Understanding the need for CNNs in image analysis
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Convolutional layers, pooling layers, and fully connected
layers
- Building image classifiers using CNNs
- Hands-on: Creating a CNN for image recognition
Module 4: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Natural Language
Processing (NLP)
- Introducing RNNs for sequential data analysis
- Applications of RNNs in Natural Language Processing
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Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Gated Recurrent Units (GRUs)
- Text generation and sentiment analysis using RNNs
- Hands-on: Building an RNN-based language model
Module 5: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
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Understanding the concept of GANs and their architecture
- Training GANs to generate realistic images
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Applications of GANs in image synthesis and style transfer
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Hands-on: Implementing a simple GAN for image generation
Module 6: Transfer Learning and Pre-trained Models
- Leveraging pre-trained models for various tasks
- Fine-tuning and feature extraction approaches
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Using popular pre-trained models like VGG, ResNet, and BERT
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Hands-on: Adapting a pre-trained model for a custom task
Module 7: Capstone Project
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Integrating knowledge from all modules into a final project
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Identifying a real-world problem to solve using Deep Learning
- Designing, implementing, and presenting the solution
Module 8: Emerging Trends in AI and Deep Learning
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Exploring cutting-edge topics like Explainable AI, Quantum
Machine Learning, etc.
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Staying updated with the latest research and trends in AI