Computer Science 589 - Machine Learning

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.

Open to Graduate students only. LECT 01 FOR UNDERGRADS; LECT 02/03 FOR GRADS. STUDENTS MAY REQUEST TO TAKE MATH 235 LINEAR ALGEBRA AS A CO-REQUISITE WITH INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION. SEATS HELD FOR INCOMING GRAD STUDENT REGISTRATION. GRADUATE STUDENTS IN ECE, MATH, STATS IF AVAILABLE SEATS. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.