Machine Learning for Engineering & Science Applications | IIT Madras - #45 Structure of an Artificial Neuron | Machine Learning for Engineering & Science Applications

Welcome to 'Machine Learning for Engineering & Science Applications' course ! Building upon the previous lecture on biological neurons, this lecture introduces the structure of an artificial neuron, a simplified model inspired by its biological counterpart. It explains the key operations involved: calculating the weighted sum of inputs and applying an activation function. The lecture emphasizes that artificial neurons are a simplified abstraction and highlights the key elements that contribute to their functionality. NPTEL Courses permit certifications that can be used for Course Credits in Indian Universities as per the UGC and AICTE notifications. To understand various certification options for this course, please visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106106198 #ArtificialNeuron #NeuralNetworks #ActivationFunction #WeightedSum #InputOutput #Simplification