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  Course Description
Course Name : Advanced Topics in Neural Networks

Course Code : EE-588

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. TURGAY İBRİKÇİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understanding of Advanced Artificial Neural Models
Solves a problem with Artificial Neural Networks

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To discuss Artificial Neural Networks related issues with students and prepare a project

Course Contents : Current topics, the implementation of artificial neural networks about of bioinformatics and to write a presentation of the topic

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction and Overview Reading the related documents Presentation
2 Computational Learning Theory Reading the related documents Presentation
3 Support Vector Machines I Reading the related documents Presentation
4 Support Vector Machines II Reading the related documents Presentation
5 Clustering Reading the related documents Presentation
6 Manifold Learning I (non-linear dimensionality reduction) Reading the related documents Presentation
7 Manifold Learning II Reading the related documents Presentation
8 Midterm Exam Studying of the previous topics Exam
9 Ensembles Reading the related documents Presentation
10 Recurrent Neural Networks I Reading the related documents Presentation
11 Recurrent Neural Networks II Reading the related documents Presentation
12 Spiking Neural Networks Reading the related documents Presentation
13 Hybrid Systems Reading the related documents Presentation
14 Presentations I Preparation of presentations Presentation
15 Presentations II Preparation of presentations Presentation
16/17 Final Exam Studying of the topics included in the course and student presentations Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  None
 Sources of Internet
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 80
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 2
2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 4
3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 4
4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 4
5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 4
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 2
7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 5
8 Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. 4
9 Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. 5
10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 3
11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 5
12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 5
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 4
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 4
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 20 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6