Hello Deep Learning

Overview

Explore deep learning from scratch, building an OCR solution for handwritten letters. Learn the fundamentals of machine learning and gain insights into the world of AI and neural networks.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Deep Learning
Overview of deep learning and its applications
Brief history and evolution of neural networks
Relevance and impact in modern AI
• Fundamentals of Machine Learning
Basic concepts of supervised and unsupervised learning
Understanding datasets and data preprocessing
Introduction to Python and essential libraries (NumPy, pandas, matplotlib)
• Neural Networks Basics
Structure and function of neurons and layers
Activation functions and their importance
Forward and backward propagation
• Deep Learning Frameworks
Overview of major frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras
Setting up the environment for deep learning
• Building Neural Networks
Designing a simple neural network for classification
Training and evaluating neural network models
Understanding loss functions and optimizers
• Introduction to Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
Convolutional layers and feature extraction
Pooling layers and reducing dimensionality
Implementing a basic CNN model
• Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Systems
Overview of OCR technology and its challenges
Dataset selection and preparation for OCR
Designing a CNN for handwritten letter recognition
• Advanced Topics in Deep Learning
Fine-tuning and transfer learning
Deep learning for sequential data: RNNs and LSTMs
Introduction to generative adversarial networks (GANs)
• Practical Implementation: Building an OCR Solution
Step-by-step guide to building an end-to-end OCR pipeline
Training, testing, and deploying the OCR model
Performance metrics and how to improve accuracy
• Ethics and Future of AI
Understanding the ethical implications of AI technologies
Future trends and research areas in deep learning
Responsible AI development and deployment
• Final Project
Project proposal and planning
Building and presenting a custom OCR application
Peer review and feedback
• Course Conclusion
Summary and key takeaways
Discussion on potential career paths in AI
Resources for further learning and exploration

Subjects

Conference Talks