INFO 7001 Advanced Machine Learning
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 301119
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Description Advanced Machine Learning explores modern methods of classification, clustering and regression to make predictions and analyse different forms of data. Issues that face all machine learning methods, such as model evaluation, assessment and generalisation will also be analysed.
School Computer, Data & Math Sciences
Discipline Statistics
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Pre-requisite(s) COMP 7024
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.
Assumed Knowledge
Fundamentals of computer programming and basic linear algebra.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe appropriate machine learning methods for given problems.
- Fit modern machine learning models to data.
- Make predictions based on a fitted machine learning model.
- Analyse data based on a fitted machine learning model.
- Evaluate the utility of a machine learning method for given data.
Subject Content
- Introduction to Advanced Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Reinforcement Learning
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 5x60 minutes | 20 | N | Individual | Y |
| Report | 15 pages | 50 | N | Individual | Y |
| Presentation | 15 mins | 30 | N | Individual | Y |
Prescribed Texts
- Sutton, R. S., Barto, A. G. (2018). Reinforcement Learning: An Introduction (2nd ed.). Cambridge, Massachusets: The MIT Press.
- Goodfellow, I., Bengio, Y., & Courville, A. (2016). Deep learning. The MIT Press.
Teaching Periods
Spring (2024)
Parramatta - Victoria Rd
On-site
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Spring (2025)
Parramatta - Victoria Rd
On-site
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