Intro to Machine Learning - Fall 2026

Author

Taught by Charles Truong. Welcome to Intro to Machine Learning (CS3091A / CS5091A), Fall 2026 at The American University of Paris.

Machine Learning (ML) is the methodology behind the data science successes achieved by so many industries over the past decade. This course teaches the skills to understand and apply ML effectively. It covers key concepts, algorithms, and software tools such as scikit-learn through bite-sized lessons, frequent exercises, and real-world applications. The objective is to prepare students for advanced ML challenges, in a professional context or subsequent academic studies.

See About for the fuller course description, learning outcomes, and grading policy.

Schedule

Week Date Topic
1 Mon, Aug 31 Welcome
Thu, Sep 3
2 Mon, Sep 7
Thu, Sep 10
3 Mon, Sep 14
Thu, Sep 17
4 Mon, Sep 21
Thu, Sep 24
5 Mon, Sep 28
Thu, Oct 1
6 Mon, Oct 5
Thu, Oct 8
7 Mon, Oct 12
Thu, Oct 15
8 Mon, Oct 19
Thu, Oct 22
9 Oct 26–30 Fall break — no lectures
10 Mon, Nov 2
Thu, Nov 5
11 Mon, Nov 9
Thu, Nov 12
12 Mon, Nov 16
Thu, Nov 19
13 Mon, Nov 23
Thu, Nov 26
14 Mon, Nov 30
Thu, Dec 3
15 Mon, Dec 7
Thu, Dec 10
— Mon, Dec 14, 9:00 AM, C-302 Final exam