Neural Networks in Applied Medicine. Learn the latest cutting-edge methods in Deep Learning for Medical Applications

Jimeng Sun

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Associated with the Master in Computer Science degree

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Deep Learning for Healthcare SpecializationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

What you will learn

Machine Learning, Health Data Processing

Skills you will gain

Big Data
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Health Care
Graphs
Unsupervised Learning
Autoencoder

About this Specialization

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This specialization is intended for persons involved in machine learning who are interested in medical applications, or vice versa, medical professionals who are interested in the methods modern computer science has to offer to their field. We will cover health data analysis, different types of neural networks, as well as training and application of neural networks applied on real-world medical scenarios.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will be able to apply the theoretical concepts in autograded programming assignments that use training data we provide for use with different types of neural networking algorithms. The technology used is (among others) Jupyter Notebooks / PyTorch.

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100% online courses

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Flexible Schedule

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Advanced Level

Programming experience in Python recommended, as well as knowledge of fundamentals in Machine Learning

Approximately 3 months to complete

Suggested pace of 5 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online courses

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible Schedule

Set and maintain flexible deadlines.

Advanced Level

Programming experience in Python recommended, as well as knowledge of fundamentals in Machine Learning

Approximately 3 months to complete

Suggested pace of 5 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English

How the Specialization Works

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Hands-on Project

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Earn a Certificate

When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

There are 3 Courses in this Specialization

Course1

Course 1

Health Data Science Foundation

This course is intended for persons involved in machine learning who are interested in medical applications, or vice versa, medical professionals who are interested in the methods modern computer science has to offer to their field. We will cover health data analysis, different types of neural networks, as well as training and application of neural networks applied on real-world medical scenarios.

We cover deep learning (DL) methods, healthcare data and applications using DL methods. The courses include activities such as video lectures, self guided programming labs, homework assignments (both written and programming), and a large project. The first phase of the course will include video lectures on different DL and health applications topics, self-guided labs and multiple homework assignments. In this phase, you will build up your knowledge and experience in developing practical deep learning models on healthcare data. The second phase of the course will be a large project that can lead to a technical report and functioning demo of the deep learning models for addressing some specific healthcare problems. We expect the best projects can potentially lead to scientific publications.

Course2

Course 2

Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

This course covers deep learning (DL) methods, healthcare data and applications using DL methods. The courses include activities such as video lectures, self guided programming labs, homework assignments (both written and programming), and a large project.

The first phase of the course will include video lectures on different DL and health applications topics, self-guided labs and multiple homework assignments. In this phase, you will build up your knowledge and experience in developing practical deep learning models on healthcare data. The second phase of the course will be a large project that can lead to a technical report and functioning demo of the deep learning models for addressing some specific healthcare problems. We expect the best projects can potentially lead to scientific publications.

Course3

Course 3

Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

Instructor

Jimeng Sun

Professor

Computer Science Department

2,138 Learners

4 Courses

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement, distinguished by the breadth of its programs, broad academic excellence, and internationally renowned faculty and alumni. Illinois serves the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and finding solutions to critical societal needs.

Start working towards your Master's degree

This specialization is related to the 100% online Master in Computer Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It will provide you with a preview of the topics, materials and instructors so you can decide if the full online degree program is right for you.

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Is financial aid available?
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Can I take the course for free?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
The specialization consists of three courses with four weeks each, so a total of 12 weeks will be needed.
What background knowledge is necessary?
We recommend having at least an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Medicine, or equivalent professional experience.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
The courses are intended to be completed in the sequence they are posted.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
All videos and quizzes are linked in such a way that you won't need to repeat them, should you later decide to enroll in our degree program. However, programming assignments are going to be more extensive in the degree course, and as such they can't be credited.
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
You will have the wherewithall to engage in a professional career in computer supported healthcare. There is high demand in this field, so you'll not be waiting for a long time to get great opportunities, be it in academia or industry.

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