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MATH 447 Mathematics of Machine Learning

Units: 4
Terms Offered: FaSp
Mathematical aspects of Machine Learning. PAC Learning, VC-dimension and complexity. Linear predictors (regression, perceptron, SVM). Convex learning and gradient descent. Neural networks and backpropagation.
Prerequisite: (MATH 226g  or MATH 227  or MATH 229 ) and (MATH 208x  or MATH 407 ) and (MATH 225  or MATH 245 )
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter