CSCI 335: Machine Learning
| Week | Topics | Deliverables | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 28 | Overview: What exactly is Machine Learning? Classification vs. Regression: Selection vs. Scoring | First Lecture Tues Aug 29 | * Hastie Ch. 1, 2.1-2.3 * Review #ml-applications on discord | |
| 2 Sept 4 | Least Squares: A parametric linear regression and classification model k-Nearest Neighbors: A non-parametric regression and classification model | Quiz 1 | Add/Drop Ends Tues Sept 5 | |
| 3 Sept 11 | Bayesian Decision Theory Example: parametric models using Gaussian feature distributions | Assign 1 | Fall Break No Class on Tuesday | Readings in MyCourses: * Charniak SLL Ch 2 * DuinEtAl Ch 2 |
| 4 Sept 18 | Bayesian Decision Theory (continued) | Quiz 2 | ||
| 5 Sept 25 | Support Vector Machines: Optimal linear binary classification | Career Fair (link) Sept 27/28 (Wed/Th) | Hastie Ch. 12.1-12.1.3 | |
| 6 Oct 2 | Ensembles: Combining multiple classifiers or regressors (e.g., decision tree ensembles) | Quiz 3 Assign 2 | Hastie Ch 9.2, 15 (skim) Criminisi 3.1-3.4 | |
| 7 Oct 9 | Neural Networks: Overview Loss functions & Backpropagation Example Neuron: 'Classic' Perceptron | Quiz 4 | Charniak DL Chs 1 and 2 | |
| 8 Oct I 16 | Neural Networks: Backpropagation & Autogradient Data use and training networks | Quiz 5 Assign 3 | ||
| 9 Oct 23 | Neural Net Implementation in TensorFlow | Quiz 6 | Charniak DL, Ch 3 | |
| 10 Oct 30 | Neural Net Implementation (continued) | Quiz 7 | Project Assigned | |
| 11 Nov 6 | Convolutional Networks | Quiz 8 Assign 4 | ||
| 12 Nov 13 | Recurrent Networks | Project Proposal | Charniak DL, Ch 4 | |
| 13 Nov 20 | Recurrent Networks (continued) | Quiz 9 Assign 5 | ||
| 14 Nov 27 | Research Topics Final Project Discussions | Quiz 10 | Holiday Break No class on Thursday | |
| 15 Dec 4 | Final Week of Classes Final Project Discussions Review and Next Steps | Final Lecture Thurs Dec 7 | ||
| *16 Dec 11 | *Wk 1 Exams | Final Project | Reading Day: Tues Dec 12 Friday 1:30-4pm (tentative) | |
| *17 Dec 18 | *Wk 2 Exams | Exams End Wed Dec 20 |