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2025 Fall > GRAD > MATH > MATH 655

An Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning

Course #: MATH 655

Description:
This course will provide an introduction to methods in statistical machine learning that are commonly used to extract important patterns and information from data. Topics include: supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms such as generalized linear models for regression and classification, support vector machines, random forests, k-means clustering, principal component analysis, and the basics of neural networks. Model selection, cross-validation, regularization, and statistical model assessment will also be discussed. The topics and their applications will be illustrated using the statistical programming language R in a practical, example/project oriented manner.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3560 TuTh
5:30 - 6:45 pm
, McCormack M03-0617
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 5
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
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