252-0220-00L Introduction to Machine Learning
| Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | A. Krause |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Previously called Learning and Intelligent Systems Prof. Krause approves that students take distance exams, also if the exam will take place at a later time due to a different time zone of the alternative exam place. To get Prof. Krause's signature on the distance exam form please send it to Rita Klute, rita.klute@inf.ethz.ch. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 252-0220-00 V | Introduction to Machine Learning Die Vorlesung findet jeweils (Di 13-15 und Mi 13-15) im ML D 28 mit Videoübertragung im ML E 12 statt. | 4 hrs |
| A. Krause | ||||||||||||||||||
| 252-0220-00 U | Introduction to Machine Learning | 2 hrs |
| A. Krause | ||||||||||||||||||
| 252-0220-00 A | Introduction to Machine Learning No presence required. | 1 hrs | A. Krause |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The course introduces the foundations of learning and making predictions based on data. |
| Learning objective | The course will introduce the foundations of learning and making predictions from data. We will study basic concepts such as trading goodness of fit and model complexitiy. We will discuss important machine learning algorithms used in practice, and provide hands-on experience in a course project. |
| Content | - Linear regression (overfitting, cross-validation/bootstrap, model selection, regularization, [stochastic] gradient descent) - Linear classification: Logistic regression (feature selection, sparsity, multi-class) - Kernels and the kernel trick (Properties of kernels; applications to linear and logistic regression; k-NN - The statistical perspective (regularization as prior; loss as likelihood; learning as MAP inference) - Statistical decision theory (decision making based on statistical models and utility functions) - Discriminative vs. generative modeling (benefits and challenges in modeling joint vy. conditional distributions) - Bayes' classifiers (Naive Bayes, Gaussian Bayes; MLE) - Bayesian networks and exact inference (conditional independence; variable elimination; TANs) - Approximate inference (sum/max product; Gibbs sampling) - Latent variable models (Gaussian Misture Models, EM Algorithm) - Temporal models (Bayesian filtering, Hidden Markov Models) - Sequential decision making (MDPs, value and policy iteration) - Reinforcement learning (model-based RL, Q-learning) |
| Literature | Textbook: Kevin Murphy: A Probabilistic Perspective, MIT Press |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Designed to provide basis for following courses: - Advanced Machine Learning - Data Mining: Learning from Large Data Sets - Probabilistic Artificial Intelligence - Probabilistic Graphical Models - Seminar "Advanced Topics in Machine Learning" |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 8 credits |
| Examiners | A. Krause |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling. |
| Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | The final grade will be determined by the written final exam. The project accounts for 30% of the grade, but it will only be counted if it exceeds your exam grade |
| Written aids | Two A4-pages (i.e. one A4-sheet of paper), either handwritten or 11 point minimum font size. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | Information |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
