Syllabus: CS 5043: Advanced Machine Learning: Deep Learning (Spring 2022)

Machine learning is the data-driven process of constructing mathematical models that can 1) make predictions about future situations, or 2) take actions in a future situation to optimize some outcome. Neural Networks (one form of ML method) are unstructured and expressive models that can be used for function approximation and classification. In this course, we will study a range of Deep Learning tools that allow for the efficient construction of very complex Neural Network models. We will also study methods for model evaluation. In our homework and project work, we will make use of several python-based tools, including Tensorflow and Keras.

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Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather 1. LOOK for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances 2. SEEK refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building. 3. GO to the building's severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in an innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows. 4. GET IN, GET DOWN, COVER UP. 5. WAIT for official notice to resume normal activities.

Links: Severe Weather Refuge Areas, Severe Weather Preparedness

Armed Subject/Campus Intruder: If you receive an OU Alert to shelter-in-place due to an active shooter or armed intruder situation or you hear what you perceive to be gunshots: 1. GET OUT: If you believe you can get out of the area WITHOUT encountering the armed individual, move quickly towards the nearest building exit, move away from the building, and call 911. 2. HIDE OUT: If you cannot flee, move to an area that can be locked or barricaded, turn off lights, silence devices, spread out, and formulate a plan of attack if the shooter enters the room. 3. TAKE OUT: As a last resort fight to defend yourself.

Links: OU Emergency Preparedness, Responding to Gunshots

Fire Alarm/General Emergency: If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates: 1. LEAVE the building. Do not use the elevators. 2. KNOW at least two building exits 3. ASSIST those that may need help 4. PROCEED to the emergency assembly area 5. ONCE safely outside, NOTIFY first responders of anyone that may still be inside building due to mobility issues. 6. WAIT for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.

Links: OU Fire Safety on Campus


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