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CEC Semester Fourteen 2018

Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning Basics - Hands-On Introduction to Data Science and Advanced Physical Computing

Dr. Don Wilcher -
Director of Manufacturing and Technology at Jefferson State Community College
July 16,
2018
Predictive Analytics Basics - Applications, Exploring Colaboratory, Lab Project: Data Collection with a Raspberry Pi
This introductory session discusses Predictive Analytics basics and applications. The Google online data analysis Colaboratory environment will be explored. The hands-on project will consist of performing data collection with the Raspberry Pi.
Course Resources
Special Educational Materials
ADI SMC ADIS16470/ADIS16475/ADIS16477ADI Analog Devices 1647X Mini Mems IMUs Digi-Key DailyRaspberry Pi Getting the Pi Up and Running Part 1 of 2 - PTM
Raspberry Pi Getting the Pi Up and Running Part 2 of 2 - PTM
Download Archive (mp4 - Video
July 17,
2018
Creating a Predictive Analytic Model - Linear Regression Basics, Lab Project: Predicting the Electrical Behavior of a Light Sensor Circuit
The Day 2 class is a continuation of the Predictive Analytics introduction session. Predictive Analytics modeling using linear regression will be investigated. The hands-on project will consist of wiring an online-based Arduino Light Sensor circuit simulator using TinkerCad circuits. The electrical behavior of the light sensor will be explored using the Predictive Analytics model built in Excel and Orange 3.
Course Resources
Special Educational Materials
ADI SMC ADIS16470/ADIS16475/ADIS16477ADI Analog Devices 1647X Mini Mems IMUs Digi-Key DailyRaspberry Pi Getting the Pi Up and Running Part 1 of 2 - PTM
Raspberry Pi Getting the Pi Up and Running Part 2 of 2 - PTM
Download Archive (mp4 - Video
July 18,
2018
Machine Learning Basics - Applications, Lab Project: The MNIST Handwriting Recognition Tutorial
This session will discuss the basics of Machine Learning. Applications of Machine Learning will be provided. The hands-on lab project exercise consists of executing and evaluating a hand-writing recognition training model.
Course Resources
Special Educational Materials
ADI SMC ADIS16470/ADIS16475/ADIS16477ADI Analog Devices 1647X Mini Mems IMUs Digi-Key DailyRaspberry Pi Getting the Pi Up and Running Part 1 of 2 - PTM
Raspberry Pi Getting the Pi Up and Running Part 2 of 2 - PTM
Download Archive (mp4 - Video
July 19,
2018
Machine Learning Lab 1 - Google AIY Voice Kit
In this session, which is a continuation of Day 3, the Google AIY Voice kit will be evaluated using a hands-on exploration of Machine Learning.
Course Resources
Special Educational Materials
ADI SMC ADIS16470/ADIS16475/ADIS16477ADI Analog Devices 1647X Mini Mems IMUs Digi-Key DailyRaspberry Pi Getting the Pi Up and Running Part 1 of 2 - PTM
Raspberry Pi Getting the Pi Up and Running Part 2 of 2 - PTM
Download Archive (mp4 - Video
July 20,
2018
Machine Learning Lab 2 - Googly AIY Vision Kit
In this final session of the 5-Day webinar course, the Google AIY Vision kit will be evaluated using a hands-on experiment with Machine Learning.
Course Resources
Special Educational Materials
ADI SMCADIS16470/ADIS16475/ADIS16477ADI Analog Devices 1647X Mini Mems IMUs Digi-Key DailyRaspberry Pi Getting the Pi Up and Running Part 1 of 2 - PTM
Raspberry Pi Getting the Pi Up and Running Part 2 of 2 - PTM
Download ToDay's Slide Deck: PPT
Download Archive (mp4 - Video
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Instructor
Dr. Don Wilcher
Director of Manufacturing and Technology at Jefferson State Community College

Dr. Don Wilcher, an Electrical Engineer, is an Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa), a Technical Education Researcher, Instructor, Maker, Emerging Technology Lecturer, Electronics Project writer, and Book Author. His Learn Electronics with Arduino book, published by Apress, has been cited 80 times in academic journals and referenced on patents.

He is the Director of Manufacturing and Technology at Jefferson State Community College. His research interest is Embedded Controls, Robotics Education, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence applications and their impact on Personalized Learning, Competency-Based Models curriculum, and instructional development in Mechatronics, Automation, IoT, Electronics, Robotics, and Industrial Maintenance Technologies. He is also the Founder and owner of MaDon Research LLC, an instructional technology consulting, technical training, and electronics project writing company serving Electronics Marketing Media, Technical and Engineering Education companies.