This course explores the foundational and applied aspects of machine learning techniques used to analyze image and time-series data, with a focus on healthcare applications. Learners will gain hands-on experience in designing models that detect brain tumors from MRI scans and predict clinical events such as sepsis onset using patient vital signs.
Computer Vision and Sequence Analysis in Machine Learning
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Analyze the unique structure and dimensionality of image data compared to tabular data.
Build and optimize convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for medical image classification and segmentation.
Apply transfer learning to improve model performance on limited datasets.
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January 2026
Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
The first module explores images and the vital role their data structure plays in computer vision.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment
In the second module, we explore more building blocks of computer vision and begin working with real-life datasets.
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6 videos1 assignment2 programming assignments
This module introduces learners to time series analysis using real-world datasets focused on human activity.
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4 videos1 assignment1 programming assignment
This module introduces advanced techniques for identifying state transitions in time series data.
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5 videos1 assignment1 programming assignment
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