CCS417

Artificial Intelligence

Deep Learning
Mandatory Course for 4th Year Students • Fall 2026
Dr. Felix, Associate Professor of Computer Science
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern deep learning architectures and neural network fundamentals. Designed for 4th-year computer science undergraduates, students will explore foundational neural models, advanced optimization techniques, generative modeling, and attention-based architectures. Practical implementation and theoretical understanding are combined over an intensive 8-week curriculum. Prerequisites: Linear algebra, basic probability, and Python programming.

Lectures & Lab: Tue/Thu 2:00–4:00 Location: The Main Computer Lab
📅 Schedule 📝 Assignments 📊 Grading Policy 📚 Resources 👥 Staff 🎓 Students

Weekly Schedule

WeekModule TopicDescription
Week 1Foundations of Deep LearningIntroduction to neural networks, perceptrons, activation functions, and feedforward dynamics.
Week 2Optimization and TrainingGradient descent, backpropagation algorithms, momentum, Adam optimizer, and learning rate scheduling.
Week 3RegularizationOverfitting prevention, dropout, weight decay (L1/L2), batch normalization, and data augmentation.
Week 4Convolutional Neural NetworksSpatial convolutions, pooling layers, feature maps, and modern CNN architectures (ResNet, VGG).
Week 5RNN & LSTM NetworksSequential data modeling, recurrent neural networks, vanishing gradients, and Long Short-Term Memory units.
Week 6Transformers and AttentionSelf-attention mechanisms, multi-head attention, positional encoding, and transformer architectures.
Week 7Generative ModelsAutoencoders, Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), and diffusion models.
Week 8Advanced TopicsReinforcement learning integration, model deployment, efficient inference, and state-of-the-art frontiers.

Assignments

Assignment 1: Class Registration
Course registration and environment setup setup task. – Click here to complete registration

Grading Policy

10%
Attendance
20%
Assignments
70%
Final Exam
📌 All assignments must be submitted on time. Late submissions incur a 10% penalty per day. The final exam includes written theoretical assessment and practical coding evaluations.

Resources

Staff

Dr. Felix Gonda
Dr. Felix Gonda
Associate Professor, CS
Anibiko Samson Paulino
Anibiko Samson Paulino
Teaching Fellow
Anthony Makur Marial
Anthony Makur Marial
Teaching Fellow
Dhieu Ajak Paul
Dhieu Ajak Paul
Teaching Fellow
Jane Keji Jino
Jane Keji Jino
Teaching Fellow
John Kon Deu
John Kon Deu
Teaching Fellow
Rapheal Sule Sebit
Rapheal Sule Sebit
Teaching Fellow
Samuel Muranga Simon
Samuel Muranga Simon
Teaching Fellow
Samuel Wei Gai
Samuel Wei Gai
Teaching Fellow

Students

No. Name Department Lecture Group Lab Group Attendance W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8
1 Ngbarago Roseline paulino Computer Science
2 Marline Zereda paulino Information Technology
3 majok guing deng kuol Computer Science
4 Emmanuel Kenyi Samuel Information Technology
5 Mwaka Martin Stephen Information Technology
6 Lomayia Sebit Soroba Malimbo Computer Science
7 Thomas Tombe James Francis Cyber Security
8 Lado Mayiik Yol Deng Information Technology
9 Biar Moses Mayen Atem Computer Science
10 John Dut Ater Information Technology
11 Nelson Irama George Computer Science
12 Deng Elijah Kuir Garang Computer Science
13 Meen Malual Agok Cyber Security
14 Daniel makoi chor Information Technology
15 Gabriel Mach Abuol Bior Computer Science
16 Duku Paul Tisa Computer Science
17 William chol Kuek Information Technology
18 Monyluak Agueng Kur Akok Information Technology
19 John Makuei Makuach Information Technology
20 Nhial Abraham Maluac Nhial Cyber Security
21 Deng Madut Chan Madut Information Technology
22 Vincent Maker Guar Machek Computer Science
23 Godfrey Oroma Lodai Cyber Security
24 John Madut Akok Information Technology
25 Emmanuel Soro Joseph Elnai Cyber Security
26 Dombek Buturs Ring Computer Science
27 Nadir Hakim Awas Computer Science
28 Wilson Thembeny Deng Information Technology
29 Moun Abiokpiu Matong Computer Science
30 Deng Meen Maley Computer Science
31 Nyok Nhial Nyok Computer Science
32 Alol jacob thiel Computer Science
33 Ajang Unknown
34 Peter Bang Akou Cyber Security
35 Osman Adam Osman Information Technology
36 Ngor Agook Kuol Mayen Computer Science
37 James Majier Mabor Riak Information Technology
38 Deng Gabriel Abraham Computer Science
39 PETER MOU MOU DUT Cyber Security
40 Rayan Senose Anair Information Technology
41 Garang Joseph Thon Garang Information Technology
42 Theophilus John Theophilus wado Information Technology
43 Kueth Gattiek Khan Cyber Security
44 Gai Dut Jok Computer Science
45 Atong Regina Tier Computer Science
46 Gai Akuei Manyuat Computer Science
47 Kiri Stanley Abe Abias Computer Science
48 Thomas Ladu Yoahana Computer Science
49 Anguei Mawien Akol Kuol Information Technology
50 ISAAC ATEM DAU Computer Science
51 Gatchang William Ruot Kulang Computer Science
52 Dhieu Palier Loi Kur Information Technology
53 Sunday John Kubi Juach Computer Science
54 Thiak Ayuen Thiak Computer Science
55 MARIAK MARIIK TONG Cyber Security
56 Salvatoria Akeen Koor Mayom Cyber Security
57 Daniel Lemi David Joseph Cyber Security
58 Agum Martha Mou Computer Science
59 Yohana Ganiko Sette Cyber Security
60 Aweng Kuot Deng Cyber Security
61 Gabriel manyok Bul Cyber Security
62 Anzo John Keri Cyber Security
63 Riak Atem Riak Biar Computer Science
64 Aleu Nhial Bol Information Technology
65 Abol Manyiel Chol Cyber Security
66 Akot madhel mariak Cyber Security
67 JOHN WILLIAM KUAG BANG Information Technology
68 Arop Kieu Ajou Ajak Information Technology
69 Deng malueth maluk pach Information Technology
70 Riak Mawut Angui Cyber Security
71 Malual Machol Computer Science
72 Jackline Hadia Ruben Luka Cyber Security
73 Elizabeth Ayen Thongbor Computer Science
74 Angelo Them Mayen Computer Science
75 JUSTIN MANI FAUSTINO Information Technology
76 Kuot Micheal Ajith Kuot Computer Science
77 Bona Bol Chadarl Tong Information Technology
78 Deng mayom Deng leek Computer Science
79 Michael John Lukudu Ebele Information Technology
80 Ngakule Barbora Ngochalla Information Technology
81 Angela Juru James sworo Computer Science
82 William Bol Deng Computer Science
83 Lina Gabriel Samuel Cyber Security
84 Joseph Wol Akol Abel Computer Science
85 Daniel Mabior Aguer Information Technology
86 Aniek monyluk Abiel monykuany Computer Science
87 Chris Adut Jimaa Cyber Security
88 Benjamin Tokmac khamcil Computer Science
89 Mohammed Rashid Amin Computer Science
90 Gatkhor liyliy Gatkuoth Cyber Security
91 Deng Ayuel Muorwel Cyber Security
92 JOSEPH DAK KUR NYITHOK Computer Science
93 Angong Augustino Agoth mou Information Technology
94 Angelina Achol Kuol Information Technology
95 Malual kiir Ayuel Cyber Security
96 Deng Chol Riak Information Technology
97 James Awet Awet Awet Information Technology
98 Anguei Aguer Aguer Cyber Security
99 James Akook Bol Ngor Information Technology
100 Marko Wol Deng Information Technology
101 Paduol Adewun Mawut Information Technology
102 John hassen goliver doctor Information Technology
103 Ngor Ayiik Deng Information Technology
104 Kuol Marol Kuir Bul Cyber Security
105 Chan Deng Mayuot Chan Cyber Security
106 Makuei Mathiang Ghach Information Technology
107 LINO GARANG DAU Computer Science
108 Samuel Pager Abai Beny Information Technology
109 Mavonoku John Waure Henry Cyber Security
110 Majok Bol Ring Mourwel Computer Science
111 Ajak Mayak Mabil Information Technology
112 Alich Garang majok Information Technology
113 Gabriel Dut Yak Yak Computer Science
114 Apio Jacob Jenaro Mathiang Computer Science
115 Kharbino Wel Majok Dut Computer Science
116 majok Beny Yol Mangok Information Technology
117 Rufo Stephen Rufo Albert Cyber Security
118 KONGOR MARK DIING Computer Science
119 John Kher Moses Abdalla Computer Science
120 Thokbor John Mach Diing Information Technology
121 Tony Natale Emillio Cyber Security
122 Garang Wek Akol Ateny Information Technology
123 Kuol madut chinkou kuol Information Technology
124 Atak Dut Parek Dut Computer Science
125 Abraham Wek Dhieu Mayen Information Technology
126 Peter Alphonse Akol Thiik Computer Science
127 Adut Achuoth Mathon Information Technology
128 John Chol Peter Cyber Security
129 Kuot Maduok madut Akol Cyber Security
130 Elizabeth Yom Chol Information Technology
131 Garang Gabriel Kongor Deng Information Technology
132 Bakita Ayel Yel Computer Science
133 Abraham Agany Adok Ayom Cyber Security
134 Louis Garang Manasses Information Technology
135 David Albert Vicensio Computer Science
136 TUT JOHN GARIAY TUT Information Technology
137 Aguek Garang Majak Computer Science
138 Makur Angui Puol Information Technology
139 ACHAI KUOL DENG Computer Science
140 Aguil Ater Madut Ater Information Technology
141 TUT MUT LUOY Computer Science
142 Michael Malith Majok Information Technology
143 Abuk ngor Kolong Information Technology
144 Abraham Akech Manyuol Riir Information Technology
145 Geu Abraham Mach Cyber Security
146 Achai kawac kawac Computer Science
147 Arop Longar Arop Majook Information Technology
148 SIMON THUOK DADOR GATKEK Information Technology
149 Abdella Ali Dhamir Elfaki Computer Science
150 Deng Dot Ador Information Technology
151 Luka kiir Deng Information Technology
152 LOUNOI ROGERS JUMA CHIRO Computer Science
153 Chandiga Emmanuel Jino Cyber Security
154 Simon Makoi Adut Computer Science
155 Job logala Solomon Computer Science
156 Ring Piol Malek Information Technology
157 Abraham Mabor Malak Information Technology
158 Panek Dut Ring Computer Science
159 Emmanuel John Dak Information Technology
160 Angau Thon Dibek Kur Information Technology
161 Abhor Michael Abraham Amath Computer Science
162 Mabol Akech jongkuc Computer Science
163 Ochaya Reagan Paul Computer Science
164 Majok dau yol aguer Information Technology
165 Eliza Yier Michael Information Technology
166 Galuak makuach reat Cyber Security
167 Kuol Panchol Kuol Computer Science
168 Mamer mark manyok Information Technology
169 Joseph Deng Kuol Garang Information Technology
170 Henry Jembi santino Information Technology
171 Athiei Johnson Thon Information Technology
172 Deng Arop Jaldoung Information Technology
173 Majok Makuach Yol citak Information Technology
174 Dominic Kizito Joseph Lemor Information Technology
175 Goi Leek Moses Aleer Cyber Security
176 Clara Alison George Information Technology
177 Marop Akhal Gor Computer Science
178 Ayuel Atem Aguek Cyber Security
179 Samuel Juma Marko Cyber Security
180 Akol Akol Akol Computer Science
181 Agei Maluil Jok Information Technology
182 Stephen Abyei Aleyou Cyber Security
183 JOSHUA BARAKA ELINATHAN Information Technology
184 JOSEPH ARIKE SANTOS LOPARANGI Information Technology
185 Bol Miabek Garang Computer Science
186 Gabriel Magai Computer Science
187 CHOL JOSEPH BOL Information Technology
188 Ngong majook mayuol Cyber Security
189 WAJIA GLORIA SANTINO Computer Science
190 GEORGE MATHOR MAYAK GATWECH Information Technology
191 Guekguek keribino Biliny Information Technology
192 Simon Sebit Abuk Ngor Information Technology
193 Gooljak Malou Mangok Information Technology
194 Yohanna James yor tipo Unknown
195 Gattiek Mut Gai Tuong Information Technology
196 Lam Jeremiah gatluak chuol cybersecurity Cyber Security
197 Hilmi Saeed komi Information Technology
198 Adut Nyinger Wol Computer Science
199 Garang Ajak Garang Ayii Information Technology
200 David Bol Manyang Mabor Information Technology
201 Baicheng Makur Wel Takpiny Information Technology
202 Abeny Lual Abeny Information Technology
203 Angelo Mawien Malong Unknown
204 Deng Alier Deng Computer Science
205 John Ladu Michael Nyombe Information Technology
206 Adior thon Adior Computer Science
207 Manasseh Ladu Anthony Information Technology
208 Abuna Michael odera Information Technology
209 Moses Marial Malou Majok Computer Science
210 Makeny kon Makur Information Technology
211 Francis Lang Machel Information Technology
212 Angelo malong Akol Akol Cyber Security
213 CLARA MALESH PASQUAL MUSA Information Technology
214 Nujumi Bennett Philip Computer Science
215 Achok Joseph Malish Barnabas Computer Science
216 Angeth Arou Deng Information Technology
217 Benjamin Clement wani lado Information Technology
218 Madit James Ayuen Computer Science
219 DENG MARIAL ABUR BOL Information Technology
220 Daniel Deng Tong Akech Information Technology
221 Judis Francis Wani Information Technology
222 Akuol Ater Nhial Cyber Security
223 Rizik Michael Information Technology
224 Mayom Elly Bior Computer Science
225 Alice Apoko Placido Information Technology
226 Nidal osman Robo Information Technology
227 Imon Wani Michael Cyber Security
228 Mary Justin Allan Computer Science
229 Andrew Emmanuel Makoi Computer Science
230 Peter Sebit Wani Kenyi Information Technology
231 Agieb Wilson Pen Hussien Information Technology
232 ANTINOS ADHUKWUT ATEM Cyber Security
233 Bol Manyuat Akok Akech Cyber Security
234 James Yor Diing Lual Cyber Security
235 Suzy konga Satimon Thomas Computer Science
236 Marial Kuon Chuol Cyber Security
237 Ajang Chol Wal Computer Science
238 James Gum Alembany Information Technology
239 RUBEN RIAK AJOK Information Technology
240 Mariak Tong Majok Cyber Security
241 Ayuek Ajuach Deng Koch Computer Science
242 Makuac Makol Aguer Information Technology
243 Moigo Erneo Bernardo Information Technology
244 Wieh Kuol Kuany Information Technology
245 Daniel Chan Ater Mayen Information Technology
246 Grace Ben Taban Marcello Information Technology
247 Peter Wani Isaac Information Technology
248 Roda Benjamin John Cyber Security
249 Adhel Andrew majok Cyber Security
250 Anyuon Agot Anyuon Computer Science
251 Riak Bediet Dak Information Technology