This document provides an overview of artificial neural networks (ANN) and their applications. It begins with introducing general concepts in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and ANN. It then discusses different ANN architectures like multilayer perceptrons and backpropagation. It also covers ANN learning paradigms such as supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning. Finally, it provides examples of using ANN for applications in fields like solar energy prediction, structural analysis, and control systems.