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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What CS classes are offered at TJ not anywhere else? [/quote]

Not sure if they are offered elsewhere, but at TJ there other CS classes include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Web App Development and Mobile App Development.[/quote]

Ok - this sparks more questions: AI/ML and Computer vision require a ton of advanced math like: Linear Algebra and  Signal Processing.

I don't think these are college level courses. I bet you they are application classes vs theory classes. I guess it moves the needle forward. [/quote]You can definitely learn the basics of even theory with a typical TJ math background:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHQObOWTQDNU6R1_67000Dx_ZCJB-3pi&si=GhVCVdmb3VecJNBZ

https://www.youtube.com/live/8rrHTtUzyZA?si=aUPKIdTx0Wc-uKtV[/quote]

You can learn the basics of Neural Networks in Elementary School (and there is a book on Amazon for that) but its not an equivalent to college level. Take a look at the pre-req for Stanford U. Computer Vision. https://cs231n.stanford.edu Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Prob. and Statistics.

I'm not saying you can't learn anything or just not useful -  just saying its not like additional AP classes are being offered and after going through this they will have a BS in Machine Learning. Its TJ so there should be kids ready to sign-up but also the classes are targeted for HS students not College; 
[/quote]I agree with you, but just for fun, could you look at the course notes and mention something covered that a TJ student wouldn't have the mathematical background to understand?[/quote]

https://cs231n.github.io/optimization-1/ - this part. If you remove the math you are OK. The course requires:Partial Derivatives + Vectors. Partial Derivatives are taught post Calc BC.  And take a look at the line:  vector of partial derivatives in each dimension. You need some understanding of matrix algebra which is rigorously taught in: Linear Algebra which is also post Calc BC. There are many kids inside/outside of TJ that do Calc BC in their sophomore year, so its possible. There are a lot more kids that do Calc BC in their Senior Year. where a college level: ML class is out of reach.

Linear Algebra is critical for ML. Its been asked before: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-importance-of-linear-algebra-in-neural-networks-and-deep-learning

If you want to do ML for Business Majors then no you don't need that math.[/quote]

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