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CS 679Neural Networks

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Mathematics
Subject
Computer Science
Cross-listed
AMATH 649

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 3 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to neural network methods, with some discussion of their relevance to neuroscience. Simple neuron models and networks of neurons. Training feedforward networks for classification or regression. Learning using the backpropagation of errors. Unsupervised learning methods. Optimal linear decoding. Recurrent neural networks. Convolutional neural networks. Advanced topics, including adversarial inputs and biologically plausible learning methods.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00167654 / 10MW 14:30–15:50
LEC 00267662 / 10MW 16:00–17:20
TST 10167726 / 20Oct 22 08:30–10:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00160740 / 20MW 10:00–11:20
LEC 00262380 / 20MW 14:30–15:50
LEC 00385060 / 20MW 16:00–17:20
TST 10164090 / 60Feb 23 19:00–20:50

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Fall 2023

CS 679 vs. CS 680 2 points, 0 comments

u/Rak1t1n: “Has anyone taken the two courses and could tell me what would be the main difference between those courses? And how's the difficulty/workload? Thanks CS 679: Neural Networks CS 680: Introduction to Machine Learning”

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In 10 terms, Winter 2021 to Winter 2024