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Courseware : Soft Computing

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Reviewed:: Mar 14, 2020 by Information Technology

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Overview:

Course lectures, hours 42. There are 9 pdf files Introduction to Soft Computing; Fundamentals of Neural Network; Back Propagation Network; Associative Memory; Adaptive Resonance Theory; Fuzzy Set Theory; Fuzzy Systems; Fundamentals of Genetic Algorithms; Hybrid Systems.

Type of Material:

Online course.

Recommended Uses:

This material can be used by instructors either in part or as a whole

Supplemental readings and lecture

Technical Requirements:

Web browser, Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Identify Major Learning Goals:

The lecture material provides an excellent overview and brief explanations about the following topics: * Soft Computing * Fundamentals of Neural Network * Back Propagation Network * Associative Memory * Adaptive Resonance Theory * Fuzzy Set Theory * Fuzzy Systems * Fundamentals of Genetic Algorithms * Hybrid Systems

Target Student Population:

This material is useful for high school or college level students. sophomores or freshmen

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Basic computer skills, use of browser internet

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Strengths:

Each topic area is presented in a concise fashion.

The lecture slides, around 398 numbers in pdf format, have gone through three updates. The course is at Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology (JUET), Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, by a professor

Concerns:

With this being lecture resource material, it would be extremely useful to add more examples, and include assignments for the learners.

Last update was in 2012, 6 years ago

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

This is a great resource for students and instructors interested in learning more about the Soft Computing topics.

The lecture slides, around 398 numbers in pdf format, have gone through three updates by a professor

Concerns:

the last update was in 2012

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:: very easy to navigate and you can save the PDF files
Concerns:: none noted

Other Issues and Comments:: the last update was in 2012. So it is outdated
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