Unit information: Introduction to Machine Learning in 2008/09

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Unit name Introduction to Machine Learning
Unit code COMSM0300
Credit points 10
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director Dr. Bogacz
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department Department of Computer Science
Faculty Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

To be able to properly use machine learning tools in practical applications. After successfully completing this unit, you will be able to choose an appropriate learning algorithm for a given problem, use machine learning algorithms in solving classification problems, understand theoretical limitations of machine learning.