Computer Science H589 - Machine Learning (colloq)

Introduction to core machine learning models and algorithms for classification, regression, dimensionality reduction and clustering with a focus on real-world applications in a variety of computing contexts (desktop/cluster/cloud). Requires the use of Python. This course includes an honors colloquium with an exploration of the mathematical foundations of the machine learning algorithms presented in class. It will also include the presentation of more advanced models and algorithms.

Open to seniors and juniors in Commonwealth Honors College majoring in Computer Science. STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN COMPSCI 589 OR HAVE COMPLETED COMPSCI 589 WITH A GRADE OF B OR BETTER. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.