NEUR30006 Real and Artificial Neural Networks
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is NEUR30006 hard?
NEUR30006: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam.
What you learn
How real and artificial neural networks learn, and building your own network in Python.
After it you can
- Program in Python with Jupyter notebooks
- Build a neural network that learns from a large dataset
- Visualise and evaluate how well your network works
What you need first
NEUR30002 or NEUR30003
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Tests 20%, Reports and essays 60%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2022–2025)
- Very engaging mix of neuroscience and AI, with a light workload. Reviewers said H1 grades were common.
- Assessments are marked fairly and generously, and the final project lets you be creative.
- Without a coding or maths background it is harder and fast-paced, so expect some self-learning.
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Quick answers
- When is NEUR30006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking NEUR30006?
- Needs NEUR30002 or NEUR30003.
- Does NEUR30006 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Tests 20%, Reports and essays 60%.
- Is NEUR30006 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Very engaging mix of neuroscience and AI, with a light workload. Reviewers said H1 grades were common.
- What do students say about NEUR30006?
- Very engaging mix of neuroscience and AI, with a light workload. Reviewers said H1 grades were common. Assessments are marked fairly and generously, and the final project lets you be creative. Without a coding or maths background it is harder and fast-paced, so expect some self-learning.
- How many class hours a week does NEUR30006 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take NEUR30006 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate NEUR30006?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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