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CS 621 — Deep Learning
(dt. Deep Learning)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (2 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
180 hours (60 h attendance, 120 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises as well as at least 2 presentations of the tasks.
Examination type: Oral examination (individual examination) or written examination
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Data Science.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
irregular
Person in charge of the module's outline N.N.

Contents

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Qualification Goals

The students

  • can explain the basics of deep neural networks and deep learning,
  • can describe common techniques for optimization and regularization in deep learning,
  • can explain common architectures of deep neural networks,
  • can apply deep learning frameworks to implement solutions in an application area,
  • can point out new developments in the field of deep learning,
  • are able to apply scientific working methods to independently recognize, formulate and solve problems.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: Machine Learning, either Introduction to Statistics or Elementary Probability and Statistics or Elementary Stochastics.


Applicability

The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Data Science
  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Data Science
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Business Informatics

When studying M.Sc. Data Science, this module can be attended in the study area Free Compulsory Elective Modules.

The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).

The module is assigned to Computer Science. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


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