Computer Science 589 - Machine Learning
Spring
2026
02
3.00
Bruno Castro da Silva
TU TH 10:00AM 11:15AM
UMass Amherst
76950
Computer Science Labs E110
bsilva@cs.umass.edu
76949
Introduction to core machine learning models and algorithms for classification, regression, dimensionality reduction and clustering. The course will cover the mathematical foundations behind the most common machine learning algorithms, and their effective use in solving real-world applications. Requires a strong background in mathematics and programming.
MS-CMPSCI students only LEC 01 FOR UNDERGRADS; LEC 02 FOR GRADS. SEATS HELD IN LEC 02 FOR INCOMING GRAD STUDENT REGISTRATION. U+ LEC 01 FOR ONLINE MS-CMPSCI ONLY. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/course-overrides