MATH 161B: Mathematical Foundations of Deep Learning

2026-27

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 480

Prerequisites: MATH 161A with a grade of C- or better

Description: Introduction to core mathematical principles in deep learning, emphasizing training neural networks for computer vision. Topics cover various architectures, image transformation techniques (segmentation, super-resolution, denoising), object detection, and transfer learning. Also explores key optimization tools and neural network visualization to ground theoretical innovations in deep learning, providing practical insights.

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Serves as a prerequisite for

MATH 161C
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