Data Science: Deep Learning and Neural Networks in Python

The MOST in-depth look at neural network theory, and how to code one with pure Python and Tensorflow

What you’ll learn

Learn how Deep Learning REALLY works (not just some diagrams and magical black box code)
Learn how a neural network is built from basic building blocks (the neuron)
Code a neural network from scratch in Python and numpy
Code a neural network using Google’s TensorFlow
Describe different types of neural networks and the different types of problems they are used for
Derive the backpropagation rule from first principles
Create a neural network with an output that has K > 2 classes using softmax
Describe the various terms related to neural networks, such as “activation”, “backpropagation” and “feedforward”
Install TensorFlow

Basic math (calculus derivatives, matrix arithmetic, probability)
Install Numpy and Python
Don’t worry about installing TensorFlow, we will do that in the lectures.
Being familiar with the content of my logistic regression course (cross-entropy cost, gradient descent, neurons, XOR, donut) will give you the proper context for this course

Students interested in machine learning – you’ll get all the tidbits you need to do well in a neural networks course
Professionals who want to use neural networks in their machine learning and data science pipeline. Be able to apply more powerful models, and know its drawbacks.