CSC2535 -- Spring 2006
Computation In Neural Networks

Students should check these pages at least once a week for important information.

News:

The suggested projects are now posted on the "Project" page. They are due by April 18.

Lectures: Wednesdays 12.00-2.00pm (Room BA 2175)
First lecture January 11; No lecture on February 22
Last lecture and final test April 12

Instructor: Geoffrey Hinton; email csc2535h[at sign]cs.toronto.edu
Office Hours: Wednesdays 5.00-6.00pm (Pratt 290G)

Tutor: Andriy Mnih email csc2535h[at sign]cs.toronto.edu
Office Hours: Monday 4.00-5.00pm (Pratt 275)

Please do NOT send Hinton or Mnih email about the class directly to their personal accounts.
They are not able to answer class email except to csc2535h[at sign]cs.toronto.edu

Prerequisites: some knowledge of calculus and linear algebra
Load: 24 hours of lectures; two assignments; one project.

Required Readings: There is no required textbook for the class.
There will be one or two required papers or chapters for each lecture (see Lectures, Readings, & Due Dates). Many of these required readings will be available on the web. I will hand out copies of required readings that are not on the web.

Marking Scheme
Midterm test worth 30%
Final test worth 30%
Project worth 20%
Two assignments worth 10% each

Computing
Many of the algorithms will be implemented in Matlab, and the projects will be done in Matlab, but prior knowledge of Matlab is not required.

Auditing
If you are not registered in the class, it is possible for you to audit it (sit in on the lectures), but only if you get the instructor's permission and follow some rules. See the audit page for more info.

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