3.2 Assignment 00 (Due date: Jan. 25, 2026)
Neural Networks
Assignment 00
Due date: Jan. 25, 2026
This assignment is considered a gateway for the future assignments.
This assignment will be graded as pass or fail.
You must submit and pass this assignment, otherwise your future assignments will receive a grade of zero.
 
The purpose of the this assignment is to:
  1. Make sure that you have installed Python 3.x and can run Python programs.
  2. Make sure you are following the Assignment Submission Guidelines.
  3. Make sure you can log into Canvas and upload your assignments.
  4. Make sure you read the class syllabus.
 
How to Proceed:
Be sure to follow these steps and check off each box as you complete them:
  • Download the provided zip file here.
  • Unzip the file. You will find a directory containing a Python file and an MS Word document.
  • Run the Python program to ensure Python is correctly installed.
  • Modify the filenames and update the first four lines of each file according to the Assignment Submission Guidelines.
  • Open the MS Word document, update the first four lines according to the  Assignment Submission Guidelines, enter your last name, first name, and student ID, and save the document.
  • Verify that the program runs correctly after renaming the file(s).
  • Download and use the provided program to check the format of your submission, ensuring the first four lines of your files are correctly formatted.
  • Zip your files and submit them on Canvas following the Assignment Submission Guidelines.
 
Note:
Strict adherence to the format specified in the Assignment Submission Guidelines is mandatory. All submissions are processed automatically based on these guidelines; therefore, any deviation from the required format will prevent the system from grading your assignment. Submissions that do not exactly match the specified format will be rejected and will receive no credit. It is your responsibility to follow all formatting requirements precisely to avoid any issues with submission or grading.
If you have any questions regarding the format or the procedure for submitting your assignments, please contact the course instructor or the teaching assistants for clarification.