COG 411 - Introduction into Neural Networks

2016-2017 Catalog Year:

Explores the application and use of neural networks in a variety of areas in the social and natural sciences. Students will familiarize themselves with a number of different neural network architectures, and will learn to use simulation software to apply neural networks to problems of optimization and forecasting, as well as to explore intellectual issues related to neural networks as an explanatory alternative to the understanding of human behavior.

Note: Course grades will be based on participation, successful completion on class exercises, and of applied projects chosen by the student.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Equivalent Course: PSY 411.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3