This document provides an introduction to neural networks. It defines neural networks as systems composed of simple processing elements that operate in parallel and whose function is determined by the network structure and connection strengths. Neural networks aim to mimic the human brain by acquiring knowledge through a learning process and storing it in the strengths of connections between neurons. The document then discusses the biological foundations of neural networks and how artificial neural networks are modeled after biological neural networks. It also outlines common neural network architectures, training processes, activation functions, and applications.