Course detail
Neural Networks and Evolution Methods
FSI-VSC-K Acad. year: 2019/2020 Summer semester
The course introduces basic approaches to Soft Computing and classical methods used in the field. Practical use of the methods is demonstrated on solving simple engineering problems.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
4
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Understanding of basic methods of Soft Computing and ability of their implementation.
Prerequisites
The knowledge of basic relations of the optimization, statistics, graphs theory and programming.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Course-unit credit requirements: submitting a functional software project which uses implementation of selected AI method. Project is specified in the first seminar. Systematic checks and consultations are performed during the semester. Each student has to get through one test and complete all given tasks. Student can obtain 100 marks, 40 marks during seminars (20 for project and 20 for test; he needs at least 20), 60 marks during exam (he needs at least 30).
Aims
The course objective is to make students familiar with basic resources of Soft Computing, potential and adequacy of their use in engineering problems solving.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The attendance at lectures is recommended, at seminars it is obligatory. Education runs according to week schedules. The form of compensation of missed seminars is fully in the competence of a tutor.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme M2I-K: Mechanical Engineering, Master's
branch M-AIŘ: Applied Computer Science and Control, compulsory
Type of course unit
Guided consultation in combined form of studies
17 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Machine Learning and Soft Computing in the Context of Artificial Intelligence.
2. Evolutionary algorithms I. (genetic algorithms, evolutionary strategies, differential evolution).
3. Evolutionary algorithms II. (grammatical evolution, genetic programming).
4. Selected optimization metaheuristics (HC, HC12, THC, simulated annealing).
5. SWARM Intelligence (PSO, ACO, SOMA).
6. Architectures and classification of neural networks. Perceptron.
7. Feedforward neural networks, single and multilayer networks. ADALINE. Back Propagation Algorithm. Optimization methods used in ANN design.
8. RBF and RCE neural networks. Topologically organized neural networks (competitive learning, Kohonen maps).
9. Cluster analysis. Task dimension reduction. Principal component analysis. LVQ neural networks, neural networks ART.
10. Associative neural networks (Hopfield, BAM), behavior, state diagram, attractors, learning. and Neocognitron.
11. Deep Neural Network. CNN. Transfer Learning.
12. Spiking neural Network.
13. Case studies. Deterministic chaos and its control.