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    Neural Networks – Theory and Implementation

    ECE 490: Introduction to Machine Learning


    Fall 2024

    Introduction
    This assignment consists of two parts: Part A focuses on theoretical explo-
    ration of neural networks, while Part B involves the implementation of a neural
    network using TensorFlow and Keras to solve a classification problem.

    Instructions: Ensure that you complete both parts before submitting your
    final solution. The final deliverable should consist of:
    • A Google Docs file (for Part A) with link shared in the Colab notebook.
    • A completed Jupyter Notebook (for Part B).

    Part A: Theoretical Exploration


    Topic: Neural Networks and Their Learning Process
    In this part, you will research neural networks and their functioning. Use exter-
    nal sources such as blogs, videos, or research papers to explain the key concepts
    of neural networks and deep learning.

    Expected Work
    • Research the following topics:
    – What are neural networks and how do they function?
    – Differences between traditional machine learning algorithms and neu-
    ral networks.
    – The role of activation functions in neural networks.
    – Explanation of backpropagation and how neural networks learn.
    – The significance of hyperparameters in neural network training.
    • Answer the following questions:
    1. What are the main differences between shallow neural networks and
    deep learning networks?

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    2. How do activation functions contribute to the success of a neural
    network?
    3. What are the challenges in optimizing a neural network?
    4. What is the backpropagation process, and how does it work in neural
    network training?
    5. Explain how dropout helps in preventing overfitting in deep learning
    models.

    Submission Requirements
    • Write your answers in a Google Docs file.
    • Submit the link to the Google Docs file in your Colab notebook.

    Part B: Practical Application (Neural Networks


    with TensorFlow & Keras)
    In this part, you will implement a neural network using TensorFlow and Keras
    to solve a classification problem. You will use a provided dataset for the task
    and follow the steps below.

    Dataset
    Use the provided dataset (ensure it is properly preprocessed) to predict the
    target label.

    Steps
    1. Import the dataset and perform data preprocessing (handle missing
    data, normalization).
    2. Build a neural network using TensorFlow and Keras.
    • Define the input layer with the correct number of features.
    • Add at least two hidden layers with ReLU activation functions.
    • Define the output layer with an appropriate activation function for
    the task (e.g., Sigmoid for binary classification).
    3. Train the neural network:
    • Use an optimizer such as Adam and a suitable loss function (e.g.,
    binary crossentropy).
    • Split the data into training and testing sets.
    • Use the fit() method to train the model and monitor performance.

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    4. Evaluate the model:
    • Evaluate the model on the test data.
    • Report the accuracy, loss, and confusion matrix.
    5. Optimize the model:

    • Experiment with different hyperparameters such as learning rate,


    batch size, and epochs.
    • Apply regularization techniques (e.g., dropout) if needed to avoid
    overfitting.

    Submission Requirements
    • Complete the provided notebook with your solution.
    • Submit the final Jupyter notebook as your deliverable.

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