AMATH 646Introduction to Mathematics of Deep Learning
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Applied Mathematics
AMATH 646 as listed in the Winter 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.
This course introduces the basic concepts of deep learning in a mathematically rigorous fashion. Topics include mathematical definitions of deep neural networks, approximation theory, gradient-based optimization, and generalization analysis. (Held with AMATH 446. Students in AMATH 646 will be expected to meet some additional learning objectives.)
Prerequisites
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Antirequisites
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