# Syllabus | Deep Learning | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | MIT OpenCourseWare https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/pages/syllabus/ ### Browse Course Material ![](https://ocw.mit.edu/static_shared/images/close_small.b0a2684ccc0da6407a56.svg) * [ Syllabus ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/pages/syllabus/) * * * * [ Readings ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/pages/readings/) * * * * [ Lecture Notes ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/lists/lecture-notes/) * * * * [ Lecture Videos ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/video_galleries/lecture-videos/) * * * * [ Homework ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/lists/homework/) * * * * [ Final Project ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/pages/final-project/) * * * * [ Final Project Ideas ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/pages/project-ideas/) * [ Final Project Grading Rubric ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/pages/final-project-grading-rubric/) ![](https://ocw.mit.edu/static_shared/images/close_small.b0a2684ccc0da6407a56.svg) ## Course Info ### Instructors * [Prof. Phillip Isola](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?q=Prof.+Phillip+Isola) * [Prof. Sara Beery](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?q=Prof.+Sara+Beery) * [Dr. Jeremy Bernstein](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?q=Dr.+Jeremy+Bernstein) ### Departments * [Electrical Engineering and Computer Science](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?d=Electrical+Engineering+and+Computer+Science) ### As Taught In Fall 2024 ### Level [Undergraduate](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?l=Undergraduate) [Graduate](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?l=Graduate) ### Topics * [Engineering](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?t=Engineering) * [Computer Science](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?t=Computer+Science) * [Artificial Intelligence](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?t=Artificial+Intelligence) * [Graphics and Visualization](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?t=Graphics+and+Visualization) ### Learning Resource Types _notes_ Lecture Notes _theaters_ Lecture Videos _assignment_ Problem Sets _grading_ Projects with Examples _auto_stories_ Readings * * * [ Download Course ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/download) _menu_ [ ![MIT OpenCourseWare](https://ocw.mit.edu/static_shared/images/ocw_logo_white.cabdc9a745b03db3dad4.svg) ](https://ocw.mit.edu/) * [ _search_ ](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/) * [Give Now](https://giving.mit.edu/give/to/ocw/?utm_source=ocw&utm_medium=homepage_banner&utm_campaign=nextgen_home) * [About OCW](https://ocw.mit.edu/about) * [Help & Faqs](https://mitocw.zendesk.com/hc/en-us) * [Contact Us](https://mitocw.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new) [ ![MIT OpenCourseWare](https://ocw.mit.edu/static_shared/images/ocw_logo_white.cabdc9a745b03db3dad4.svg) ](https://ocw.mit.edu/) [ _search_ ](https://ocw.mit.edu/search/) [ GIVE NOW ![](https://ocw.mit.edu/static_shared/images/heart_burgundy.e7c8635e8cc6538b89fa.svg) ](https://giving.mit.edu/give/to/ocw/?utm_source=ocw&utm_medium=homepage_banner&utm_campaign=nextgen_home) [about ocw](https://ocw.mit.edu/about) [help & faqs](https://mitocw.zendesk.com/hc/en-us) [contact us](https://mitocw.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new) 6.7960 | Fall 2024 | Undergraduate, Graduate # [Deep Learning](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/) ![](https://ocw.mit.edu/static_shared/images/expand.a062b1c47b121e3c7e03.svg) Menu More Info * [ Syllabus ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/pages/syllabus/) * * * * [ Readings ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/pages/readings/) * * * * [ Lecture Notes ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/lists/lecture-notes/) * * * * [ Lecture Videos ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/video_galleries/lecture-videos/) * * * * [ Homework ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/lists/homework/) * * * * [ Final Project ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/pages/final-project/) * * * * [ Final Project Ideas ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/pages/project-ideas/) * [ Final Project Grading Rubric ](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-7960-deep-learning-fall-2024/pages/final-project-grading-rubric/) ## Syllabus ### Course Meeting Times Lectures: 2 sessions/week; 1.5 hours/session ### Prerequisites Students in this course should have previously taken [_18.05 Introduction to Probability and Statistics_](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/18-05-introduction-to-probability-and-statistics-spring-2022/) and one of the following three courses: _6.3720 Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis_ , _6.3900 Introduction to Machine Learning_ , or _6.C01 Modeling with Machine Learning: from Algorithms to Applications_. ### Course Description This course covers the fundamentals of deep learning, including both theory and applications. Topics include neural net architectures (MLPs, CNNs, RNNs, graph nets, transformers), geometry and invariances in deep learning, backpropagation and automatic differentiation, learning theory and generalization in high dimensions, and applications to computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics. ### Grading 65% Problem sets 35% Final project ### Collaboration Policy * Problem sets should be written up individually and should reflect your own individual work. However, you may discuss with your peers, TAs, and instructors. * You should not copy or share complete solutions or ask others if your answer is correct. If you work with anyone on the problem set (other than TAs and instructors), list their names at the top. ### AI Assistants Policy * Our policy for using ChatGPT and other AI assistants is identical to our policy for using human assistants. * This is a deep learning class and you should try out all the latest AI assistants (they are pretty much all using deep learning). It’s very important to play with them to learn what they can do and what they can’t do. That’s a part of the content of this course. * Just like you can come to office hours and ask a human questions (about the lecture material, clarifications about problem set questions, tips for getting started, etc.), you are very welcome to do the same with AI assistants. * But just as you are not allowed to ask an expert friend to do your homework for you, you also should not ask an expert AI. 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