This course is part of the AI for Scientific Research Specialization

Rajvir Dua +1 more instructor

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AI for Scientific Research SpecializationLearnQuest

About this Course

In this course, we will build on our knowledge of basic models and explore advanced AI techniques. We’ll start with a deep dive into neural networks, building our knowledge from the ground up by examining the structure and properties. Then we’ll code some simple neural network models and learn to avoid overfitting, regularization, and other hyper-parameter tricks. After a project predicting likelihood of heart disease given health characteristics, we’ll move to random forests. We’ll describe the differences between the two techniques and explore their differing origins in detail. Finally, we’ll complete a project predicting similarity between health patients using random forests.

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Course 3 of 4 in the

AI for Scientific Research Specialization

Intermediate Level

It is reccomended that you complete the first two courses in the specialization before starting this one.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Skills you will gain

Artificial Neural Network
identifying specieis
Random Forest
predictions in science
machine learniing

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 3 of 4 in the

AI for Scientific Research Specialization

Intermediate Level

It is reccomended that you complete the first two courses in the specialization before starting this one.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Instructors

Rajvir Dua

Head of Data Science, Machine Learning Solutions

7,992 Learners

8 Courses

Neelesh Tiruviluamala

Co-founder and CEO, Machine Learning Solutions

7,992 Learners

8 Courses

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LearnQuest

LearnQuest is the preferred training partner to the world’s leading companies, organizations, and government agencies. Our team boasts 20+ years of experience designing, developing and delivering a full suite industry-leading technology education classes and training solutions across the globe. Our trainers, equipped with expert industry experience and an unparalleled commitment to quality, facilitate classes that are offered in various delivery formats so our clients can obtain the training they need when and where they need it.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introduction to Neural Networks

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 15 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

3 hours to complete

Deep Dive into Neural Networks

In this module, we'll take a more detailed look into neural network and the considerations we should be having when using them. We'll start by adding layers to our 2-layer network, exploring the different options and their effects. Then, we'll explore some more advanced Python libraries for neural networks in TensorFlow and Keras. Finally, we'll discuss the implications to science and how to apply the models in the space.

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 8 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Exploring Random Forests

In this module, we'll build up our knowledge of random forests and their uses in science. We'll start by exploring decision trees and how they operate as models in isolation. Next, we'll look at the impact of combining decision trees to create random forests. From here, we'll talk about the similarities and differences between regression and classification with random forests before concluding with a final project predicting species from lineage.

3 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 4 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Final Project: Comparing Models to Predict Sepal Width

3 hours to complete

About the AI for Scientific Research Specialization

In the AI for Scientific Research specialization, we'll learn how to use AI in scientific situations to discover trends and patterns within datasets. Course 1 teaches a little bit about the Python language as it relates to data science. We'll share some existing libraries to help analyze your datasets. By the end of the course, you'll apply a classification model to predict the presence or absence of heart disease from a patient's health data. Course 2 covers the complete machine learning pipeline, from reading in, cleaning, and transforming data to running basic and advanced machine learning algorithms.In the final project, we'll apply our skills to compare different machine learning models in Python. In Course 3, we will build on our knowledge of basic models and explore more advanced AI techniques. We’ll describe the differences between the two techniques and explore how they differ. Then, we’ll complete a project predicting similarity between health patients using random forests. In Course 4, a capstone project course, we'll compare genome sequences of COVID-19 mutations to identify potential areas a drug therapy can look to target. By the end, you'll be well on your way to discovering ways to combat disease with genome sequencing.

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Neural Networks and Random Forests

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