Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras
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Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras
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Instructor: Alex Aklson
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What you'll learn
Describe the foundational concepts of deep learning, neurons, and artificial neural networks to solve real-world problems
Explain the core concepts and components of neural networks and the challenges of training deep networks
Build deep learning models for regression and classification using the Keras library, interpreting model performance metrics effectively.
Design advanced architectures, such as CNNs, RNNs, and transformers, for solving specific problems like image classification and language modeling
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course introduces deep learning and neural networks with the Keras library. In this course, you’ll be equipped with foundational knowledge and practical skills to build and evaluate deep learning models.
You’ll begin this course by gaining foundational knowledge of neural networks, including forward and backpropagation, gradient descent, and activation functions. You will explore the challenges of deep network training, such as the vanishing gradient problem, and learn how to overcome them using techniques like careful activation function selection. The hands-on labs in this course allow you to build regression and classification models, dive into advanced architectures, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), transformers, and autoencoders, and utilize pretrained models for enhanced performance. The course culminates in a final project where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to create a model that classifies images and generates captions. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to design, implement, and evaluate a variety of deep learning models and be prepared to take your next steps in the field of machine learning.
In this module, you will explore the foundational concepts of deep learning and neural networks using Keras. This module introduces you to the significance and applications of deep learning. You’ll delve into the structure and function of neurons and neural networks. Further, you’ll explore artificial neural networks, detailing their architecture and operation. Finally, you’ll evaluate the forward propagation process, understanding how data moves through a network to produce outputs. Additionally, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how deep learning models are constructed and function.
What's included
4 videos2 readings2 assignments1 app item1 plugin
4 videos•Total 17 minutes
- Course Introduction•3 minutes
- Introduction to Deep Learning•4 minutes
- Neurons and Neural Networks•4 minutes
- Artificial Neural Networks•6 minutes
2 readings•Total 8 minutes
- Course Overview•5 minutes
- Module Summary: Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning •3 minutes
2 assignments•Total 31 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning •10 minutes
- Module 1 Graded Quiz: Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning•21 minutes
1 app item•Total 30 minutes
- Artificial Neural Networks - Forward Propagation•30 minutes
1 plugin•Total 2 minutes
- Helpful Tips for Course Completion•2 minutes
In this module, you’ll delve into the core mechanisms of neural networks. You'll explain how models optimize gradient descent algorithms and explore backpropagation. Further, you’ll demonstrate how to address challenges using the vanishing gradient problem. Finally, this module introduces you to the activation functions as solutions. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll observe how different activation functions impact learning, equipping you with the knowledge to design and train effective deep learning models.
What's included
4 videos1 reading2 assignments2 app items
4 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Gradient Descent•5 minutes
- Backpropagation•9 minutes
- Vanishing Gradient•2 minutes
- Activation Functions•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 3 minutes
- Module 2 Summary: Basics of Deep Learning•3 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Basics of Deep Learning•10 minutes
- Module 2 Graded Quiz: Basics of Deep Learning•30 minutes
2 app items•Total 50 minutes
- Lab: Backpropagation•30 minutes
- Lab: Vanishing Gradient and Activation Functions•20 minutes
In this module, you will explore the applications of deep learning using the Keras library. You’ll also gain insights into the role of Keras and other deep learning libraries in model development. This module guides you through building and training regression and classification models using Keras. The hands-on labs in this module provide real-world datasets to implement and evaluate deep learning models for various predictive tasks.
What's included
3 videos1 reading2 assignments2 app items
3 videos•Total 15 minutes
- Deep Learning Libraries•4 minutes
- Regression Models with Keras•5 minutes
- Classification Models with Keras•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
- Module 3 Summary: Keras and Deep Learning Libraries•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Modeling with Keras•10 minutes
- Module 3 Graded Quiz: Keras and Deep Learning Libraries •30 minutes
2 app items•Total 75 minutes
- Regression Models with Keras•45 minutes
- Classification with Keras•30 minutes
In this module, you’ll delve into advanced deep learning architectures and techniques using the Keras library. You’ll distinguish between shallow and deep neural networks, understanding their respective complexities and applications. You’ll also explore convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image processing tasks and gain guidance for implementing CNNs using Keras. You’ll explore recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for sequential data and transformer models that have revolutionized natural language processing (NLP). Additionally, you’ll explore autoencoders for unsupervised learning and pretrained models to enhance performance and reduce training time. The hands-on labs in this module provide you with a practical understanding of various deep learning models and transformers in Keras.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments2 app items
6 videos•Total 29 minutes
- Shallow Versus Deep Neural Networks•3 minutes
- Convolutional Neural Networks•8 minutes
- Recurrent Neural Networks•3 minutes
- Transformers•7 minutes
- Autoencoders•3 minutes
- Using Pre-trained Models •5 minutes
1 reading•Total 3 minutes
- Module 4 Summary: Deep Learning Models•3 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Supervised and Unsupervised Neural Networks•10 minutes
- Module 4 Graded Quiz: Deep Learning Models•30 minutes
2 app items•Total 90 minutes
- Convolutional Neural Networks with Keras•60 minutes
- Lab: Transformers with Keras•30 minutes
In this final module, you will apply and demonstrate the full range of skills you have gained throughout the course. In this module, you will consolidate your learning through a final project integrating core deep learning concepts such as image classification and caption generation using Keras. After completing the project, you will reflect on your journey through the course and understand the next steps for continued growth in deep learning.
What's included
1 video2 readings2 app items
1 video•Total 2 minutes
- Course Wrap-up •2 minutes
2 readings•Total 3 minutes
- Congratulations and Next Steps•2 minutes
- Team and Acknowledgments•1 minute
2 app items•Total 110 minutes
- Final Project: Classification and Captioning•90 minutes
- Final Project Submission and Evaluation•20 minutes
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Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025
Really well explained. For some lectures you might need to refer outside the course, but mostly well understandable for an intermediate level student.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
The course is quite complex for a person who does not have knowledge of algebra, statistics and calculus, the final project was good because it was challenging.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2020
A good course. Could be better if it was explained how to select the optimal number of layers and nodes. This was not covered and explained anywhere. Overall it was good.
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