Deep Learning Odyssey

First, we will discuss what a neural network is and how it works. And also consider the scope of its application.

Next, we will try to build our own neural network and see how efficiently it copes with learning. We will also consider a ready-made solution from the scikit-learn library.

Finally, we will give you some additional useful information on how to understand which model to use and what types of neural networks there are. To complete the course, you will be tested on your acquired knowledge.

You will gain a foundational understanding of TensorFlow's primary components - Tensors. You'll delve into the nature and applications of tensors, familiarize yourself with tensor properties, and acquire knowledge in essential mathematical operations.

You'll learn how TensorFlow operates and the ways to improve its performance. By the end of this module, you'll be well-equipped to implement basic neural networks or other tensor calculations, using only the TensorFlow library without any extras.

Explore the fundamentals of PyTorch, focusing on tensors—the core data structure used for computations. You will learn about tensor creation, random initialization, mathematical operations, and shape manipulation.

Explore key concepts for training models in PyTorch, including computing gradients and performing multi-step backpropagation. Master linear regression as a foundational machine learning model and introduces handling datasets efficiently.

Discover how to build, train, and evaluate neural networks using PyTorch. You will learn how to define a simple feedforward neural network, optimize its parameters through training, and assess its performance.

Computer vision enables machines to interpret and analyze visual data, mimicking human perception. This section covers the basics of image representation, color models, and mathematical foundations essential for understanding how computers process images. You'll explore real-world applications, from autonomous vehicles to medical imaging, and learn how Computer vision integrates with AI and machine learning.

OpenCV is a powerful library for image manipulation and computer vision tasks. This section covers essential techniques like image filtering, transformations, edge detection, and segmentation. You'll learn how to perform blurring, thresholding, contour detection, and feature extraction to enhance and analyze images efficiently.

CNNs process visual data using convolution, pooling, and activation layers to extract features for tasks like image classification and object detection. Key components include padding, convolution for feature extraction, pooling for complexity reduction, and activation for non-linearity. Popular architectures like AlexNet, VGG, and ResNet power AI in healthcare, autonomy, and security.

Object detection is a fundamental task in computer vision that involves identifying and localizing objects within an image. Unlike image classification, which assigns a single label to an entire image, object detection not only classifies objects but also determines their positions using bounding boxes. This section covers key techniques and algorithms used in object detection, ranging from traditional methods to deep learning-based approaches like YOLO and U-Net.

Computer vision has significantly advanced over the years, shifting from basic image processing methods to complex deep learning techniques. This section delves into the latest innovations in computer vision, focusing on transfer learning, facial recognition, and image generation. We will explore the benefits of pre-trained models on performance, the principles of facial recognition technology, and the way AI creates images through deep learning.