Mechanical & Industrial Engrg 622 - PredictvAnalytics&StatLearning

Data analytics, statistical/machine learning, and predictive modeling are now used widely in all fields. The purpose of this course is to provide introductory knowledge that will help students understand the fundamentals of the field and use software packages to solve problems. The emphasis will be on applying the statistical methods to real data sets. The 600-level class will require students to explore topics in more depth. The computational assignments, which comprise 65% of the course, will test advanced concepts in statistical learning and predictive analytics in the higher-level offering.

MIE 621 Descriptive Analytics or knowledge of:

1. The basics of probability and statistics
2. The basics of linear algebra
3. The basics of single and multi-variable calculus and optimization
4. The basics of programming (in any language)

Please contact the instructor for any questions regarding these pre-requisites.