Intro to Machine Learning - First Day
August 31, 2026
Today
Welcome!
Course info
Syllabus
First lecture
Who am I?
Background in statistics and computer science
Research on machine learning and time series processing
Application in industry and neuroscience
Open-source enthusiast
Course info
Grading
Weekly tests and assignments 30%
Midterm 30%
Final exam 30%
Attendance 10%
In the classroom
Bring computers to answer in-class practice exercises!
Class materials up before each lecture
Take notes
PRACTICE. PRACTICE! PRACTICE!!
Be curious, ask questions
Learning outcomes
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For whom
ML engineer, data scientist (the sexiest job of the 21st century in 2012),\(\dots\)
or
Domain specialist with ML/DS knowledge
Prerequisites
Basic arithmetics
Fearlessness and curiosity
Kindness
Course policies
Do assignments and class tests alone
Use of LLMs is OK, except when it’s not (specified)
Office hours
Usually free before and after class
To make sure, make an appointment
Historical references
References
