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AMATH 449 - Neural Networks

An introduction to neural network methods, with some discussion of their relation to neuroscience. Simple neuron models and networks of neurons. Training feedforward networks. Backpropagation of errors and stochastic gradient descent. Unsupervised learning methods. Recurrent neural networks. Convolutional neural networks. Continuous time models. Adversarial attacks. Advanced topics may include neural engineering, biologically plausible learning methods.

Prerequisites

One of STAT230, STAT240 or STAT206 with a minimum grade of 60%.

Corequisites

One of AMATH242, CS335, CS370 or CS371

Antirequisites

None

Offerings

Winter 2026 [1261]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001817915 / 2508:30 - 09:50 M,W
LEC 002875423 / 2514:30 - 15:50 M,W
LEC 003875612 / 2516:00 - 17:20 M,W
TST 101856950 / 7519:00 - 20:50 W

Fall 2025 [1259]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001888622 / 2514:30 - 15:50 M,W
LEC 001888622 / 2514:30 - 15:50 M,W
LEC 002888720 / 2508:30 - 09:50 M,W
LEC 002888720 / 2508:30 - 09:50 M,W
TST 101893142 / 5019:00 - 20:50 W
TST 101893142 / 5019:00 - 20:50 W

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