🐍 Python for AI

Master Python programming for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science

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Python for AI Curriculum

12
Core Units
~150
Python Concepts
40+
AI Libraries
120+
Practical Projects
1

Python Fundamentals for AI

Master Python basics with a focus on AI and data science applications.

  • Python syntax and variables
  • Data types and structures
  • Control flow and loops
  • Functions and modules
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Error handling
  • File I/O operations
  • Python best practices
2

NumPy for Numerical Computing

Learn NumPy for efficient numerical operations and array manipulation.

  • NumPy arrays and indexing
  • Array operations
  • Broadcasting
  • Linear algebra operations
  • Random number generation
  • Array reshaping and joining
  • Mathematical functions
  • Performance optimization
3

Pandas for Data Manipulation

Master Pandas for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis.

  • DataFrames and Series
  • Data loading and saving
  • Data cleaning techniques
  • Data transformation
  • Grouping and aggregation
  • Merging and joining
  • Time series analysis
  • Data visualization basics
4

Matplotlib and Seaborn Visualization

Create compelling visualizations for data exploration and presentation.

  • Matplotlib fundamentals
  • Plot types and customization
  • Subplots and layouts
  • Seaborn statistical plots
  • Data distribution visualization
  • Correlation and heatmaps
  • Interactive visualizations
  • Plot styling and themes
5

Scikit-learn Machine Learning

Build machine learning models using Scikit-learn's comprehensive toolkit.

  • ML workflow and pipelines
  • Supervised learning algorithms
  • Unsupervised learning
  • Model evaluation metrics
  • Cross-validation
  • Hyperparameter tuning
  • Feature selection
  • Model deployment
6

TensorFlow and Keras Deep Learning

Develop deep learning models with TensorFlow and Keras frameworks.

  • Neural network fundamentals
  • Keras model building
  • Convolutional neural networks
  • Recurrent neural networks
  • Transfer learning
  • Model optimization
  • Custom layers and losses
  • Model deployment
7

PyTorch for Deep Learning

Master PyTorch for research-oriented deep learning and dynamic computation.

  • PyTorch tensors and autograd
  • Building neural networks
  • Training loops and optimization
  • Data loading and preprocessing
  • Computer vision with torchvision
  • Natural language processing
  • Custom datasets and transforms
  • Model checkpointing
8

Natural Language Processing

Process and analyze text data using Python NLP libraries and techniques.

  • Text preprocessing
  • NLTK and spaCy libraries
  • Tokenization and normalization
  • Part-of-speech tagging
  • Named entity recognition
  • Sentiment analysis
  • Text classification
  • Transformer models
9

Computer Vision with OpenCV

Implement computer vision solutions using OpenCV and deep learning.

  • Image processing basics
  • OpenCV fundamentals
  • Image filtering and enhancement
  • Feature detection
  • Object detection
  • Image classification
  • Video processing
  • Face recognition
10

Data Science Project Workflow

Learn end-to-end data science project management and best practices.

  • Project structure and organization
  • Version control with Git
  • Virtual environments
  • Jupyter notebooks
  • Data pipeline automation
  • Model versioning
  • Documentation practices
  • Reproducible research
11

MLOps and Model Deployment

Deploy and maintain machine learning models in production environments.

  • Model serialization
  • Flask and FastAPI
  • Containerization with Docker
  • Cloud deployment
  • Model monitoring
  • A/B testing
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Scaling considerations
12

Advanced AI Libraries and Tools

Explore specialized libraries for advanced AI applications and research.

  • Hugging Face Transformers
  • Apache Spark with PySpark
  • Ray for distributed computing
  • Weights & Biases MLOps
  • Streamlit for web apps
  • Plotly for interactive viz
  • Dask for parallel computing
  • JAX for research

Unit 1: Python Fundamentals for AI

Master Python basics with a focus on AI and data science applications.

Python Syntax and Variables

Learn Python's clean syntax and variable assignment with AI-focused examples.

Variables Data Types Operations
Python's syntax is designed to be readable and concise, making it ideal for AI development. Understanding variables, data types, and basic operations forms the foundation for more complex AI programming tasks.
# Python Basics for AI
# Variables and data types commonly used in AI
learning_rate = 0.001 # Float for model parameters
num_epochs = 100 # Integer for training iterations
model_name = "neural_net" # String for identification
is_training = True # Boolean for control flow

# Lists for storing data (common in AI)
features = [1.2, 3.4, 2.1, 4.5] # Input features
labels = [0, 1, 1, 0] # Target labels
layer_sizes = [784, 128, 64, 10] # Neural network architecture

# Dictionaries for configuration (very common in AI)
model_config = {
  "architecture": "CNN",
  "layers": 5,
  "activation": "relu",
  "optimizer": "adam"
}

# String operations for data processing
dataset_path = "/data/images/"
file_extension = ".jpg"
full_path = dataset_path + "image001" + file_extension
print(f"Loading model: {model_name} with {num_epochs} epochs")

Control Flow and Loops

Master conditional statements and loops for AI algorithm implementation.

Essential Control Structures for AI:
• if/elif/else: Decision making in algorithms
• for loops: Iterating through datasets and epochs
• while loops: Training until convergence
• List comprehensions: Efficient data processing
AI-Specific Use Cases:
• Training loops for machine learning models
• Data preprocessing and validation
• Hyperparameter tuning iterations
• Model evaluation and testing
# Control flow examples for AI applications

# Training loop example
for epoch in range(num_epochs):
  total_loss = 0
  for batch_idx, (data, target) in enumerate(train_loader):
    # Forward pass
    output = model(data)
    loss = criterion(output, target)
    total_loss += loss.item()
    
    # Backward pass
    optimizer.zero_grad()
    loss.backward()
    optimizer.step()
  
  # Early stopping condition
  avg_loss = total_loss / len(train_loader)
  if avg_loss < 0.01:
    print(f"Converged at epoch {epoch}")
    break

# Data preprocessing with conditionals
processed_data = []
for sample in raw_data:
  if sample['quality'] > 0.8: # Quality threshold
    # Normalize the data
    normalized = (sample['value'] - mean) / std
    processed_data.append(normalized)
  elif sample['quality'] > 0.5:
    # Apply noise reduction
    denoised = apply_filter(sample['value'])
    processed_data.append(denoised)
  # Skip low quality samples

# List comprehension for feature extraction
features = [extract_features(img) for img in image_dataset
            if img.size > (224, 224)]

Functions and Modules

Create reusable code with functions and organize AI projects with modules.

Function Design for AI:
• Pure functions for data transformations
• Higher-order functions for model composition
• Generator functions for memory-efficient data loading
• Decorator functions for monitoring and logging
Module Organization:
• Separate data preprocessing modules
• Model architecture definitions
• Training and evaluation utilities
• Visualization and plotting functions
# AI-focused function examples

# Data preprocessing function
def preprocess_image(image_path, target_size=(224, 224)):
  """
  Load and preprocess an image for model input
  """
  import cv2
  import numpy as np
  
  # Load image
  image = cv2.imread(image_path)
  image = cv2.cvtColor(image, cv2.COLOR_BGR2RGB)