STEM: AI Course - AI Basic Neurons, Brain Simulation, and Machine Learning
Learn how the most basic component of AI works, through hands on building of your own model!
David Salch
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What's included
10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week the learner will have projects to work on in their own time on their own computer.Class Experience
Let's build a real artificial intelligence brain simulation on your own computer and explore! Neurons and neural networks are the basis of Artificial intelligence, in this class we explore what a computer simulated neuron really is by building some! With a easy to use graphical software (free) you will be able to build neurons and connect them into a simple brain to perform tasks, in the process truly gaining an understanding how how the brain, and AI works. Class progression through the 10 week course Intros and basic discussion Install the software Build a simple brain used in a model of a mouse with smell ability Explore the concept of neurons and synapses with weights Train the model to do simple things Build a more complex model with multiple inputs and items to be attracted to or repel. Build a model brain and network that can be "trained" instead of hardwired Explore the difference between instinct and learned behavior At the end of the series, each student is encouraged to use their new knowledge to build a model of their own and demonstrate what it can do. This 10 week course requires installation of free java software, and computer suitable to run it (discussed below under "resources"). The course will consist of lecture, videos, discussion, whiteboarding, Q&A, and self exploration. Most weeks there will be homework that requires taking what was learned in class and apply it to the learner's model. The more time put in, the more benefit can be gained. This course is perfect to be followed with the 10 week :neural network" course that I offer. In that we will use the same software to build networks of neurons that can be trained to do complex tasks.
Learning Goals
Understand computer simulations of a brain, especially the low level neurons and synapses.
Other Details
Supply List
You will need the following to do this class:
1. A suitable computer to run java applications (not a chromebook or tablet)
2. Java runtime engine installed
3. Download and install the software "Simbrain" (runs on Windows, MAC, or Linux)
https://simbrain.net/External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2016
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been working in the AI space since the last 1990s and watched the technology grow and mature. I have built several different projects utilizing this technology throughout that time. Now, at retirement from the high tech space, my desire tis to bring a true understanding to the next generation of how we got where we are. Reviews
Live Group Class
$240
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-12 learners per class
