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NLP Session 1: video chapters

Convexity and unconstrained optimization. English AI narration: Microsoft Guy. Approximately 41 minutes including slide transitions. Pause to calculate before viewing worked answers.

Part 1: Convexity and nonconvexity

Slides 1–22 · 14.7 minutes

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Part 2: Gradient descent and step size

Slides 23–39 · 11.4 minutes

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Part 3: Newton methods and descent checks

Slides 40–48 · 6.2 minutes

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Part 4: Python lab and practice

Slides 49–60 · 8.6 minutes

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Pause at practice slides 7, 21, 38, 55 and 58 before the solutions. Work through the Python lab and worksheet before submitting the online Exit Ticket.

Watch, practice, and submit

Five concept questions are scored automatically; the written explanation is reviewed separately. Responses are anonymous. Allow about 10 minutes for the Exit Ticket and 2 minutes for feedback.