IDENTIFYING DATA 2016_17
Subject (*) NEURONAL AND EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTING Code 17685106
Study programme
Computer Security Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (2016)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4.5 Compulsory First 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Computer Engineering and Mathematics
Coordinator
GÓMEZ JIMÉNEZ, SERGIO
E-mail sergio.gomez@urv.cat
Lecturers
GÓMEZ JIMÉNEZ, SERGIO
Web http://moodle.urv.cat/
General description and relevant information Artificial neural networks and genetic algorithms constitute a wide and diverse set of models and techniques for data analysis, inspired by their biological equivalents: the nervous system and genetic evolution. In this course we will show the main models of neural and evolutionay computation, with emphasys on their capacity and use to solve problems of prediction, classification, optimization, clustering and visualization of multidimensional data.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1 Integrate the fundamental technology, applications, services and systems of Computer Security and Artificial Intelligence,in a broader, multidisciplinary context.
 A7 Understand and apply advanced knowledge of high performance computing and numerical or computational problems related to artificial intelligence neural networks and evolutionary systems methods.
 G2 Perform mathematical modelling, calculation and simulation in company technology and engineering centres, particularly in tasks of research, development and innovation in the areas of Computer Security and Artificial Intelligence
Type B Code Competences Transversal
  CT1 Gestionar i comunicar informació complexa, de temes diversos, amb naturalitat, en llengua estrangera.
 CT3 Resoldre problemes complexes de manera crítica, creativa i innovadora en contextos multidisciplinars.
 CT5 Comunicar idees complexes de manera efectiva a tot tipus d’audiències.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1 Analitza els problemes i les seves causes des d'un enfocament global i de mitjà i llarg termini.
 A7 Comprèn la dificultat en el tractament de dades reals multidimensionals, i coneix algunes tècniques clàssiques lineals.
Coneix tècniques de computació neuronal i evolutiva aplicables a problemes de predicció, classificació, optimització, agrupació i visualització de dades multidimensionals.
 G2 Aplica les tècniques apreses en contextos concrets.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
  CT1 Gestionar i comunicar informació complexa, de temes diversos, amb naturalitat, en llengua estrangera.
 CT3 Resoldre problemes complexes de manera crítica, creativa i innovadora en contextos multidisciplinars.
 CT5 Comunicar idees complexes de manera efectiva a tot tipus d’audiències.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Multidimensional data Basic problems: prediction, classification, optimization, clustering, visualization. Data types: discrete, real, cathegorical. Data preprocessing: outliers, missing data, scaling.
Neuronal computation McCulloch & Pitts model: weightes, threshols, fields, activation function, activation. Artificial neural network architectures. Neuronal models classification.
Associative memory and optimization Hopfield networks: Hebb rule, dynamics, energy. Application for combinatiorial optimization.
Supervised learning Linear model: multilinear regression. Simple perceptron. Linear networks. Linear separability. Multilayer networks. Back-propagation. Variants of Back-propagation. Cascade Correlation. Support Vector Machines. Other algorithms.
Unsupervised learning Linear model: principal component analysis. Self-supervised networks. Hebbian learning. Competitive learning. Self-Organized Maps. Adaptive Resonance Theory. Other algorithms.
Evolutionary computation Genetic algorithms: chromosome, population, reproduction, recombination, mutation, fitness. Genetic programing. Particle Swarm Optimization. Other algorithms.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 1.5 2.5
Lecture
A7
28 43.5 71.5
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms
A7
G2
10 15 25
ICT practicals
A1
A7
G2
CT3
4 6 10
Personal tuition
1 0 1
 
Oral tests
A1
A7
CT1
CT5
1 1.5 2.5
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Introduction to the development of the course and its contents
Lecture Contents exposition and availability of the bibliographic materials
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms Exposition of tools for the development of solutions and practical resolution of problems
ICT practicals Practical exercises to attain experience and consolidate the theoretical knowledge
Personal tuition Personal tuition

Personalized attention
Description
Resolució de dubtes sobre els continguts i els exercicis pràctics. Es realitzarà personalment al despatx del professor, o via correu electrònic.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
ICT practicals
A1
A7
G2
CT3
Evaluation of practical exercises 70%
Oral tests
A1
A7
CT1
CT5
Exposition of a method related with the course 30%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Sources of information

Basic Hilera, J.R., Martínez, V.J., Redes Neuronales Artificiales. Fundamentos, Modelos y Aplicaciones. , RA-MA, 1995
Hertz, J.A., Krogh, A., Palmer, R.G., Introduction to the Theory of Neural Computation, Addison-Wesley, 1991
Goldberg, D.E., Genetic Algorithms in Search, Optimization, and Machine Learning, Addison-Wesley, 1989

Complementary Bishop, C.M, Neural Networks for Pattern Recognition, Oxford University Press, 1995
Davis, L. (ed), Handbook of Genetic Algorithms, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991
Cristianini, N.; Shawe-Taylor, J., An Introduction to Support Vector Machines and Other Kernel-based Learning Methods, Cambridge University Press, 2000
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/ai-faq/neural-nets/, Neural Network FAQ, ,
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/ai-faq/genetic/, Evolutionary Computation FAQ, ,

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