AI Innovate Scholars Syllabus (2024)

From Zero to AI Hero, No Cape Required

AI 101: From 'Hello World' to 'Hello, AI'

20 hours

Get ready to unravel the mysteries of machine learning and neural networks in a fun, hands-on way. We’ll cover the groundwork that’s powering everything from your smartphone’s face recognition to Netflix’s recommendations—no Skynet required!

Learning Objectives

AI Fundamentals

Understanding core AI concepts and their real-world applications

  • Definition and scope of Artificial Intelligence
  • Overview and Hierarchy of Artificial Intelligence
  • Types of Machine Learning
  • Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning
  • Basic Neural Network Architecture
  • Introduction to Deep Learning
  • Distinguishing AI vs. AGI
  • Practical Applications of AI in Daily Life

Mathematical Foundations

Essential mathematical concepts for AI development

  • Linear Algebra Basics
  • Vector Operations
  • Matrix Mathematics
  • Basic Statistics and Probability
  • Calculus Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Regression and Clustering

Programming Fundamentals

Core programming concepts essential for AI development

  • Fundamental Programming Principles
  • Abstraction in Programming
  • Control Structures
  • Data Types and Structures
  • Functions and Modules

Machine Learning Basics

Introduction to key machine learning concepts and algorithms

  • Understanding Patterns in Data
  • k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) Algorithm
  • Introduction to Classification and Regression
  • Evaluating Machine Learning Models

Project: Build Your First Neural Network

Beginner

Create a simple neural network from scratch using Python and NumPy to classify handwritten digits—say hello to your first AI creation!

Technologies

Python
NumPy
Matplotlib
Jupyter Notebook

Objectives

  • Implement forward propagation
  • Calculate loss functions
  • Perform backpropagation
  • Train on MNIST dataset
  • Evaluate model performance

Resources

Neural Networks from Scratch

Comprehensive guide to building neural networks

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Introduction to Machine Learning

Video series covering machine learning basics

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Linear Algebra for Machine Learning

Article explaining key linear algebra concepts for ML

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