Language of instruction

中文

Current course fees

20,410

Location

Shanghai

X ACADEMY
Global Explorer Summit
-


2024.07.25

Major Course X-Core

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

人工智能和数据科学

COURSE INTRO

Course Introduction 01

COURSE INTRO

Course Introduction 01

With the leaps and bounds improvement in computer processing speed, the development of data storage and processing technology, and the popularization of artificial intelligence, to some extent, the essence of everything today can be quantified as data and analyzed through artificial intelligence. By organizing and studying vast amounts of data, we are able to break through the limits of human cognition: using computational tools and AI models to help meteorologists accurately predict potential natural disasters, help doctors quickly diagnose diseases through cough sounds, and even help users discover their potential habits and preferences... In the future, mastering and using data science and artificial intelligence will become an increasingly important skill.

The

With the leaps and bounds improvement in computer processing speed, the development of data storage and processing technology, and the popularization of artificial intelligence, to some extent, the essence of everything today can be quantified as data and analyzed through artificial intelligence. By organizing and studying vast amounts of data, we are able to break through the limits of human cognition: using computational tools and AI models to help meteorologists accurately predict potential natural disasters, help doctors quickly diagnose diseases through cough sounds, and even help users discover their potential habits and preferences... In the future, mastering and using data science and artificial intelligence will become an increasingly important skill.

The

COURSE OUTCOME

Course Outcome 02

COURSE OUTCOME

Course Outcome 02

At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned to complete a type of output, for example:

  • Analyzing and predicting stock price trends using machine learning algorithms

  • AI systems for identifying and labeling deepfake videos and images

  • Intelligent traffic and urban planning optimization solutions based on artificial intelligence prediction and multimodal data integration

    ......



*The type and content of the final output are subject to the final product of the explorer in the X-Capstone project

At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned to complete a type of output, for example:

  • Analyzing and predicting stock price trends using machine learning algorithms

  • AI systems for identifying and labeling deepfake videos and images

  • Intelligent traffic and urban planning optimization solutions based on artificial intelligence prediction and multimodal data integration

    ......



*The type and content of the final output are subject to the final product of the explorer in the X-Capstone project

COURSE CONTENTS

Course Contents 03

COURSE CONTENTS

Course Contents 03

01 Course Introduction + Basic Concepts

Basic concepts of data science; development history and current status; impact and significance to scientific research; course arrangement; introduction to basic knowledge, including terminology explanation, basic process, common tools, data types


02 Data Preprocessing (Part 1)

Core concepts and significance of big data; common data structures; data evaluation and cleaning; data organization and integration


03 Data Preprocessing (Part 2)

Data transformation; common distributions (part 1); data reduction; data visualization


04 Data Analysis

Data analysis; introduction to data visualization; common distributions (part 2)


05 Data Mining and Modeling (Part 1)

Data mining; introduction to data modeling; regression models; basic probability theory, naive Bayes and advanced Bayesian; mathematical philosophy (related to probability theory); classification models


06 Data Mining and Modeling (Part 2)

Clustering models; classic algorithms; ensemble models


07 Mathematical Foundations of Deep Learning

Intermediate linear algebra; multivariable calculus


08 Basic Concepts of Deep Learning and Neural Networks

Basic concepts of artificial intelligence; basic concepts of neural networks; basic concepts of deep learning; deep learning, neuroscience and cognitive science


09 Literature Review and Extension

How to search and read papers and present; attempt to independently search for the latest algorithms and present; decision theory; statistical philosophy

01 Course Introduction + Basic Concepts

Basic concepts of data science; development history and current status; impact and significance to scientific research; course arrangement; introduction to basic knowledge, including terminology explanation, basic process, common tools, data types


02 Data Preprocessing (Part 1)

Core concepts and significance of big data; common data structures; data evaluation and cleaning; data organization and integration


03 Data Preprocessing (Part 2)

Data transformation; common distributions (part 1); data reduction; data visualization


04 Data Analysis

Data analysis; introduction to data visualization; common distributions (part 2)


05 Data Mining and Modeling (Part 1)

Data mining; introduction to data modeling; regression models; basic probability theory, naive Bayes and advanced Bayesian; mathematical philosophy (related to probability theory); classification models


06 Data Mining and Modeling (Part 2)

Clustering models; classic algorithms; ensemble models


07 Mathematical Foundations of Deep Learning

Intermediate linear algebra; multivariable calculus


08 Basic Concepts of Deep Learning and Neural Networks

Basic concepts of artificial intelligence; basic concepts of neural networks; basic concepts of deep learning; deep learning, neuroscience and cognitive science


09 Literature Review and Extension

How to search and read papers and present; attempt to independently search for the latest algorithms and present; decision theory; statistical philosophy

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites 04

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites 04

No hard requirements, but it's better if you already have a preliminary understanding of linear algebra, statistics, probability theory, basic Python programming, etc.


*During the preparatory stage, mentors and academic leaders will help you complete the prerequisite learning

No hard requirements, but it's better if you already have a preliminary understanding of linear algebra, statistics, probability theory, basic Python programming, etc.


*During the preparatory stage, mentors and academic leaders will help you complete the prerequisite learning

"What XA has brought to me, the improvement of CS literacy goes without saying, but what I am more grateful for is being able to meet the top and most outstanding peers of my age. I have seen living MIT, CIT students, consulted TAs who can do nothing but debug, and also gained a bunch of board game friends. Perhaps saying that my dream is to change the world will be laughed at by people, but XA has given me the confidence to turn my dreams into reality."

This road is long, and the places to go are filled with poetry and ideals. The tears and sweat left behind yesterday make me more tenacious and courageous now. This is what XA has taught me: we can always be a little braver."

Haiyi Jin Explorer
Fudan University

"What XA has brought to me, the improvement of CS literacy goes without saying, but what I am more grateful for is being able to meet the top and most outstanding peers of my age. I have seen living MIT, CIT students, consulted TAs who can do nothing but debug, and also gained a bunch of board game friends. Perhaps saying that my dream is to change the world will be laughed at by people, but XA has given me the confidence to turn my dreams into reality."

This road is long, and the places to go are filled with poetry and ideals. The tears and sweat left behind yesterday make me more tenacious and courageous now. This is what XA has taught me: we can always be a little braver."

Haiyi Jin Explorer
Fudan University

"What XA has brought to me, the improvement of CS literacy goes without saying, but what I am more grateful for is being able to meet the top and most outstanding peers of my age. I have seen living MIT, CIT students, consulted TAs who can do nothing but debug, and also gained a bunch of board game friends. Perhaps saying that my dream is to change the world will be laughed at by people, but XA has given me the confidence to turn my dreams into reality."

This road is long, and the places to go are filled with poetry and ideals. The tears and sweat left behind yesterday make me more tenacious and courageous now. This is what XA has taught me: we can always be a little braver."

Haiyi Jin Explorer
Fudan University

MENTORS

Previous Course Mentors 05

MENTORS

Previous Course Mentors 05

Jiang Zhang

Research Assistant, Department of Statistics, National University of Singapore

Master's in Computer Science, National University of Singapore

Bachelor's in Mathematics, National University of Singapore


Currently a research assistant in the Department of Statistics at the National University of Singapore. Holds a master's degree in Computer Science and a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the National University of Singapore. Previously served as a research assistant at the Yale-NUS College of Arts and Sciences. Research interests include the trustworthiness of software systems, such as program attributes, fairness, and interpretability. Focuses mainly on systems containing deep learning components, and has published articles as the first author at top conferences in the field of software engineering. Has experience teaching multiple courses, including calculus and software engineering. Recipient of the 2019 Huang Maja-Lan Confucianism Award from the Singapore Confucius Foundation.

Jiang Zhang

Research Assistant, Department of Statistics, National University of Singapore

Master's in Computer Science, National University of Singapore

Bachelor's in Mathematics, National University of Singapore


Currently a research assistant in the Department of Statistics at the National University of Singapore. Holds a master's degree in Computer Science and a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the National University of Singapore. Previously served as a research assistant at the Yale-NUS College of Arts and Sciences. Research interests include the trustworthiness of software systems, such as program attributes, fairness, and interpretability. Focuses mainly on systems containing deep learning components, and has published articles as the first author at top conferences in the field of software engineering. Has experience teaching multiple courses, including calculus and software engineering. Recipient of the 2019 Huang Maja-Lan Confucianism Award from the Singapore Confucius Foundation.

ACADEMIC LEADS

Previous Course TAs 06

ACADEMIC LEADS

Previous Course TAs 06

George Yu

Mathematics and Philosophy, University of Oxford


Previously conducted research in the field of artificial intelligence safety and interpretability with doctoral students at the Future of Humanity Institute. This summer, may go to Shanghai Jiao Tong University to conduct research in artificial intelligence under the guidance of Professor Lu Sun. In high school, won awards including the HiMCM M Award, gold medals in mathematics and science at the USAD Global Finals, and various prizes at hack.init(), such as Best Hardware and Best Design. Additionally, led the design and development of several projects, including an epidemic information statistics and distribution robot, an intelligent classification garbage bin based on target recognition, and a Chinese character learning website. Hobbies include logic, linguistics, music, typography, and ultimate frisbee.



Zilin Ren

Statistics and Machine Learning, Carnegie Mellon University


Main focus is on data analysis and machine learning, familiar with the principles of various machine learning models, and particularly interested in deep learning. Projects completed in the third year include applications of deep learning in the field of image recognition (YOLO algorithm), face recognition (CNN), speech recognition (RNN), and conversion of speech segments to text (LAS paper reproduction), as well as a project on parameter quantization of deep learning models with a renowned professor at CMU. Hobbies include a variety of sports, particularly badminton and ultimate frisbee.

George Yu

Mathematics and Philosophy, University of Oxford


Previously conducted research in the field of artificial intelligence safety and interpretability with doctoral students at the Future of Humanity Institute. This summer, may go to Shanghai Jiao Tong University to conduct research in artificial intelligence under the guidance of Professor Lu Sun. In high school, won awards including the HiMCM M Award, gold medals in mathematics and science at the USAD Global Finals, and various prizes at hack.init(), such as Best Hardware and Best Design. Additionally, led the design and development of several projects, including an epidemic information statistics and distribution robot, an intelligent classification garbage bin based on target recognition, and a Chinese character learning website. Hobbies include logic, linguistics, music, typography, and ultimate frisbee.



Zilin Ren

Statistics and Machine Learning, Carnegie Mellon University


Main focus is on data analysis and machine learning, familiar with the principles of various machine learning models, and particularly interested in deep learning. Projects completed in the third year include applications of deep learning in the field of image recognition (YOLO algorithm), face recognition (CNN), speech recognition (RNN), and conversion of speech segments to text (LAS paper reproduction), as well as a project on parameter quantization of deep learning models with a renowned professor at CMU. Hobbies include a variety of sports, particularly badminton and ultimate frisbee.

Language of instruction

中文

Current course fees

20,410

Location

Shanghai

X ACADEMY
Global Explorer Summit
-


2024.07.25

Location

Shanghai

Language of instruction

中文

Current course fees

20,410

X ACADEMY
Global Explorer Summit
-


2024.07.25

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© 2024 | Shanghai Des Education Technology Co., Ltd. | Established in 2016. |

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OUR CIVILIZATION WAS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. OUR CIVILIZATION IS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. TECHNOLOGY IS THE GLORY OF HUMAN AMBITION AND ACHIEVEMENT, THE SPEARHEAD OF PROGRESS, AND THE REALIZATION OF OUR POTENTIAL. FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS, WE PROPERLY GLORIFIED THIS – UNTIL RECENTLY. WE, AT X ACADEMY, ARE HERE TO REVITALIZE THAT SPIRIT. TO US, THE FUTURE IS A CANVAS OF VAST POSSIBILITY, PAINTED WITH THE BRUSHES OF INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, AND OPTIMISM. WE BELIEVE IN A FUTURE WHERE TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO BE THE BACKBONE OF ADVANCEMENT, NOT JUST IN MATERIAL TERMS BUT AS A MEANS TO ELEVATE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND CONSCIOUSNESS. WE ARE THE FUTURE OPTIMISTS, THE DREAMERS, THE MAKERS, AND THE DOERS. WE STAND READY TO COLLABORATE, TO INNOVATE, AND TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW WITH YOU. JOIN US, AS WE EMBARK ON THIS JOURNEY TO IGNITE THE FLAMES OF PROGRESS AND TO CHERISH THE TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE. IT IS TIME, ONCE AGAIN, TO RAISE THE TECHNOLOGY FLAG. IT IS TIME TO BE TECHNO-OPTIMISTS. WITH X ACADEMY, LET'S BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE TOGETHER.

© 2024 | Shanghai Des Education Technology Co., Ltd. | Established in 2016. |

沪ICP备2021004001号-6

OUR CIVILIZATION WAS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. OUR CIVILIZATION IS BUILT ON TECHNOLOGY. TECHNOLOGY IS THE GLORY OF HUMAN AMBITION AND ACHIEVEMENT, THE SPEARHEAD OF PROGRESS, AND THE REALIZATION OF OUR POTENTIAL. FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS, WE PROPERLY GLORIFIED THIS – UNTIL RECENTLY. WE, AT X ACADEMY, ARE HERE TO REVITALIZE THAT SPIRIT. TO US, THE FUTURE IS A CANVAS OF VAST POSSIBILITY, PAINTED WITH THE BRUSHES OF INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, AND OPTIMISM. WE BELIEVE IN A FUTURE WHERE TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO BE THE BACKBONE OF ADVANCEMENT, NOT JUST IN MATERIAL TERMS BUT AS A MEANS TO ELEVATE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND CONSCIOUSNESS. WE ARE THE FUTURE OPTIMISTS, THE DREAMERS, THE MAKERS, AND THE DOERS. WE STAND READY TO COLLABORATE, TO INNOVATE, AND TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW WITH YOU. JOIN US, AS WE EMBARK ON THIS JOURNEY TO IGNITE THE FLAMES OF PROGRESS AND TO CHERISH THE TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE. IT IS TIME, ONCE AGAIN, TO RAISE THE TECHNOLOGY FLAG. IT IS TIME TO BE TECHNO-OPTIMISTS. WITH X ACADEMY, LET'S BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE TOGETHER.