Information Package / Course Catalogue
Artificial Neural Networks Methods
Course Code: BİS622
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Students will make familiar with the basics of artificial neural networks methods and with their applicability to various problems including time series, regression, clustering, classification and dimension reduction.

Course Content

Theory and application of regression, classification, time series and data reduction.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understand the concept and different types of artificial neural networks (ANN)
2.Learn the advantages and limitations of ANN
3.Appreciate the wide variety of applications of neural networks
4.Artificial neural network model to establish and interpret the output
5.Understand the complete process of using neural networks
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Real and artificial nerve cells
Week 2 - Theoretical
Structure and basic elements of artificial neural networks
Week 3 - Theoretical
Examination of activation functions and intended uses
Week 4 - Theoretical
Examination of activation functions and intended uses
Week 5 - Theoretical
Supervised, supportive and unsupervised learning
Week 6 - Theoretical
Perceptrons
Week 7 - Theoretical
Multi-layer perceptrons
Week 8 - Theoretical
Literature review and discussion (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Other artificial neural network models
Week 10 - Theoretical
Forward and feedback network structures
Week 11 - Theoretical
Learning rules in artificial neural networks
Week 12 - Theoretical
Training of artificial neural networks and performance measures
Week 13 - Theoretical
Artificial neural networks applications in R
Week 14 - Theoretical
Artificial neural networks applications in R
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)73
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026