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Deep Learning Introduction Curriculum

12
Core Units
~90
DL Concepts
8+
Architectures
25+
Practical Examples
1

Introduction to Deep Learning

Understand what deep learning is, its history, and how it differs from traditional machine learning.

  • What is deep learning
  • History and evolution
  • Deep learning vs machine learning
  • Key advantages and limitations
  • Applications and use cases
  • Hardware requirements
  • Popular frameworks overview
  • Industry impact and trends
2

Neural Network Fundamentals

Learn the basic building blocks of neural networks including neurons, layers, and connections.

  • Biological inspiration
  • Artificial neurons (perceptrons)
  • Weights and biases
  • Activation functions
  • Network architecture
  • Forward propagation
  • Universal approximation theorem
  • Network depth and width
3

Backpropagation and Training

Master the backpropagation algorithm and understand how neural networks learn from data.

  • Loss functions
  • Gradient descent
  • Chain rule of calculus
  • Backpropagation algorithm
  • Gradient computation
  • Weight updates
  • Computational graphs
  • Automatic differentiation
4

Deep Learning Frameworks

Get hands-on with popular deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras.

  • TensorFlow fundamentals
  • PyTorch basics
  • Keras high-level API
  • Framework comparison
  • Model building workflow
  • Data loading and preprocessing
  • Training loops
  • Model saving and loading
5

Convolutional Neural Networks

Learn CNNs for image processing and computer vision applications.

  • Convolution operation
  • Filters and feature maps
  • Pooling layers
  • CNN architecture design
  • Parameter sharing
  • Translation invariance
  • Classic CNN architectures
  • Image classification tasks
6

Recurrent Neural Networks

Understand RNNs for sequential data processing and time series analysis.

  • Sequential data challenges
  • RNN architecture
  • Hidden state and memory
  • Vanishing gradient problem
  • LSTM networks
  • GRU networks
  • Bidirectional RNNs
  • Sequence-to-sequence models
7

Regularization and Optimization

Learn techniques to prevent overfitting and optimize deep neural network training.

  • Overfitting in deep networks
  • Dropout regularization
  • Batch normalization
  • Data augmentation
  • Early stopping
  • Learning rate scheduling
  • Advanced optimizers
  • Weight initialization
8

Transfer Learning

Leverage pre-trained models and transfer learning for efficient deep learning solutions.

  • Transfer learning concepts
  • Pre-trained model selection
  • Feature extraction approach
  • Fine-tuning strategies
  • Domain adaptation
  • Model zoos and repositories
  • Popular pre-trained models
  • Custom dataset adaptation
9

Autoencoders and Generative Models

Explore unsupervised learning with autoencoders and introduction to generative models.

  • Autoencoder architecture
  • Encoding and decoding
  • Dimensionality reduction
  • Denoising autoencoders
  • Variational autoencoders
  • Generative modeling
  • Latent space representation
  • Anomaly detection applications
10

Model Evaluation and Interpretation

Learn to evaluate deep learning models and understand their decision-making processes.

  • Evaluation metrics for deep learning
  • Validation strategies
  • Model interpretability
  • Gradient-based explanations
  • Attention visualization
  • Feature importance
  • Adversarial examples
  • Model debugging techniques
11

Deployment and Production

Deploy deep learning models in production environments and optimize for inference.

  • Model optimization for deployment
  • Quantization techniques
  • Model compression
  • Edge deployment
  • Cloud deployment options
  • API development
  • Performance monitoring
  • A/B testing for models
12

Advanced Topics and Future Directions

Explore cutting-edge developments in deep learning and emerging research areas.

  • Attention mechanisms
  • Transformer architecture
  • Self-supervised learning
  • Meta-learning
  • Neural architecture search
  • Federated learning
  • Ethical AI considerations
  • Future research directions

Unit 1: Introduction to Deep Learning

Understand what deep learning is, its history, and how it differs from traditional machine learning.

What is Deep Learning

Learn the fundamental concept of deep learning as a subset of machine learning using multi-layered neural networks.

Neural Networks Deep Architecture Representation Learning
Deep learning uses artificial neural networks with multiple hidden layers to automatically learn hierarchical representations of data, enabling sophisticated pattern recognition and decision-making.

History and Evolution

Trace the evolution of deep learning from early perceptrons to modern architectures.

1940s: Perceptron → 1980s: Backpropagation → 2000s: Deep Networks → 2010s: GPU Revolution → 2020s: Transformer Era
# Key milestones in deep learning
milestones = {
  1943: "McCulloch-Pitts neuron",
  1958: "Perceptron algorithm",
  1986: "Backpropagation popularized",
  2006: "Deep belief networks",
  2012: "AlexNet breakthrough",
  2017: "Transformer architecture",
  2020: "GPT-3 language model"
}

Deep Learning vs Machine Learning

Understand the key differences between traditional ML and deep learning approaches.

Traditional ML: Manual feature engineering + Simple algorithms
Deep Learning: Automatic feature learning + Complex neural networks
# Traditional ML approach
features = extract_features(raw_data) # Manual
model = RandomForestClassifier()
model.fit(features, labels)

# Deep Learning approach
model = Sequential([
  Dense(128, activation='relu'), # Learns features
  Dense(64, activation='relu'),
  Dense(10, activation='softmax')
])
model.fit(raw_data, labels) # End-to-end learning

Key Advantages and Limitations

Learn the strengths and weaknesses of deep learning compared to other approaches.

Advantages: Automatic feature learning, handles complex patterns, scalable with data
Limitations: Requires large datasets, computationally expensive, black box nature
# Advantages of deep learning
advantages = [
  "Automatic feature extraction",
  "Handles high-dimensional data",
  "Scales with data size",
  "State-of-the-art performance",
  "End-to-end learning"
]

# Considerations
limitations = [
  "Requires large datasets",
  "Computationally intensive",
  "Many hyperparameters",
  "Less interpretable"
]

Applications and Use Cases

Explore the wide range of applications where deep learning excels.

Computer Vision NLP Speech Robotics
# Major application domains
applications = {
  "Computer Vision": [
    "Image classification",
    "Object detection",
    "Medical imaging"
  ],
  "Natural Language": [
    "Machine translation",
    "Text generation",
    "Sentiment analysis"
  ],
  "Speech": [
    "Speech recognition",
    "Voice synthesis",
    "Audio processing"
  ]
}

Hardware Requirements

Understand the computational requirements and hardware considerations for deep learning.

GPUs are essential for training deep networks efficiently due to their parallel processing capabilities and optimized matrix operations.
import tensorflow as tf

# Check GPU availability
print("GPU Available: ", tf.config.list_physical_devices('GPU'))

# Enable mixed precision for efficiency
tf.keras.mixed_precision.set_global_policy('mixed_float16')

# Monitor GPU memory usage
gpus = tf.config.experimental.list_physical_devices('GPU')
if gpus:
  tf.config.experimental.set_memory_growth(gpus[0], True)

Popular Frameworks Overview

Survey the landscape of deep learning frameworks and their strengths.

TensorFlow PyTorch Keras JAX
# Framework comparison
frameworks = {
  "TensorFlow": "Production-ready, Google",
  "PyTorch": "Research-friendly, Facebook",
  "Keras": "High-level API, beginner-friendly",
  "JAX": "NumPy-compatible, Google",
  "M