Information Package / Course Catalogue
Artificial Neural Networks
Course Code: MTK580
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Nowadays, the methods of artificial intelligence are widely used in computer science. Artificial neural networks (ANN) are very advantageous in most systems, especially in the systems which have very complex mathematical structures. In this course, the aim is to teach the fundamental ANN subjects and to develop some ANN applications.

Course Content

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). The basic structures of ANNs. Elementary Artificial Neural Networks. Supervised learning. Multilayer Perceptron. Reinforcement learning. Learning Vector Quantization (LVQ). Unsupervised learning. Adaptive Resonance Theory (ART). Recurrent Neural Networks and other networks. Hybrid ANN Models. Neural Network Hardware. Applications of ANN.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Rıfat AŞLIYAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to recognize the artificial neural network (ANN) concepts.
2.To be able to design ANN with supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning.
3.To be able to design multilayer perceptron, Learning Vector Quantization (LVQ), Adaptive Resonance Theory (ART), Recurrent Neural Networks and other networks.
4.To be able to develop some applications with ANN.
5.To be able to gain the skill of interpreting some interrelations among these concepts
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Prof. Dr. Ercan Öztemel, Yapay Sinir Ağları (Artificial Neural Networks), Papatya Yayıncılık, 2003.
2.T. Khana, Foundations of Neural Networks, Addison-Wesley Publishing Comp., 1990.
3.L. H. Tsoukalas, R. E. Uhrig, Fuzzy and Neural Approaches in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 1997.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 13-28 from the Course Book 1.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs)
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 29-42 from the Course Book 1.
Week 3 - Theoretical
The basic structures of ANNs
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 45-57 from the Course Book 1.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Elementary Artificial Neural Networks
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 59-74 from the Course Book 1.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Supervised learning. Multilayer Perceptron
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 75-113 from the Course Book 1.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Reinforcement learning. Learning Vector Quantization (LVQ)
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 115-135 from the Course Book 1.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Unsupervised learning. Adaptive Resonance Theory (ART)
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 137-162 from the Course Book 1.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Recurrent Neural Networks and other networks
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 165-176 from the Course Book 1.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Recurrent Neural Networks and other networks, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Read all subjects again.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Recurrent Neural Networks and other networks
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 176-185 from the Course Book 1.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hybrid ANN Models
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 188-195 from the Course Book 1.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Neural Network Hardware
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 198-201 from the Course Book 1.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Applications of ANN
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 203-206 from the Course Book 1.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Applications of ANN
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Read the pages 206-210 from the Course Book 1.
Week 15 - Final Exam
FINAL EXAM
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Individual Work140456
Midterm Examination142345
Final Examination154357
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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4
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3
3
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5
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3
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5
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5
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5
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3
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