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605.746 Machine Learning

How can machines improve with experience? How can they discover new knowledge from a variety of data sources? What computational issues must be addressed to succeed? These are questions that are addressed in this course. Topics range from determining appropriate data representation and models for learning, understanding different algorithms for knowledge and model discovery, and using sound theoretical and experimental techniques in assessing performance. Specific approaches covered include statistical techniques (e.g., k-nearest neighbor and Bayesian learning), logical techniques (e.g., decision tree and rule induction), function approximation (e.g., neural networks and kernel methods), and reinforcement learning. The topics are discussed in the context of current machine learning and data mining research. Students will participate in seminar discussions and will complete and present the results of an individual project.

Prerequisites: 605.445 Artificial Intelligence is recommended, but not required.

Spring 2010 Course Schedule

The current scheduled offerings for this course for the Spring 2010 term are listed below.

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Computer Science

Online

605.746.81 Machine Learning  (Open)
01/25/2010 - 05/08/2010 $2,750 Sheppard, J.