This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2008
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An advanced course in computer science that treats artificial neural networks (ANN) and nervous systems, including theory, examples of practical application, and a smaller project.
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Course contents
Extension of theory and methodology for using multilayer perceptrons and error correction learning. More about learning theory and support vector machines (SVM). Basics about statistical methodology for learning systems and techniques based on “mixture of experts”. Use of attractor neural networks and SOM (Self-Organizing Maps) as associative memory and for clustering. Distributed and localized representation in neural networks, e.g. fuzzy representation and Gaussian mixtures. ANN for time series prediction. Development trends in brain-inspired algorithms and architectures.
A project where ANN is applied in practice on some larger problem involving classification, prediction, categorization, clustering and/or visualization.
Intended learning outcomes
The goal of the course is to give the students
- more depth with regard to theory and methodology for some of the more common ANN-techniques
- experience from practical use of some ANN method on a larger problem
- more insight in development trends in the area of brain-inspired algorithms and architectures
so that they will be able to
- judge the applicability of and how to apply ANN
- critically evaluate results from studies using ANN
- to follow the future development of the ANN area.
Course Disposition
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
2D1432/DD2432 ANN and other learning systems.
Equipment
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Literature
To be announced at least 2 weeks before course start at course web page. Similar courses have used e.g. Neural Networks – a comprehensive foundation by Simon Haykin
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1,5 hp, betygsskala: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 3,0 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 1,5 hp, betygsskala: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Examination (TEN1; 1,5 university credits).
Laboratory assignments (LAB1; 1,5 university credits).
Project report (PRO1; 3 university credits).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course web
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Main field of study
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Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Anders Lansner e-post: ala@nada.kth.se