Theory and Algorithms for Machine Learning

COMPSCI 671D

This is an introductory overview course at an advanced level. Covers standard techniques, such as the perceptron algorithm, decision trees, random forests, boosting, support vector machines and reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces, regression, K-means, Gaussian mixture models and EM, neural networks, and multi-armed bandits. Covers introductory statistical learning theory. Recommended prerequisite: linear algebra, probability, analysis or equivalent.
Curriculum Codes
  • QS
Cross-Listed As
  • ECE 687D
  • STA 671D
Typically Offered
Spring Only