Statistical learning 2
level of course unit
Master's course
Learning outcomes of course unit
The following skills are developed in the course:
- Students can practically understand advanced algorithms of data science.
- Students can configure advanced algorithms of data science for specific purposes.
- Students can apply the algorithms in isolated problems.
prerequisites and co-requisites
1st semester: Students have previous knowledge of mathematics/statistics up to 8 ECTS and therefore know simple statistical measures as well as basic statistical test procedures (e.g. t-test). / 2nd semester: No prerequisites / 2nd semester: Module examination MLAL.A1 (Algorithmic 1)
course contents
The following content is discussed in the course:
- Advanced modelling techniques
- Ensemble methods
- Optimization of models
recommended or required reading
PRIMARY LITERATURE:
- Murphy, K. P. (2012): Machine Learning: A Probabilistic Perspective (Ed. 1), MIT Press, Cambridge (ISBN: 978-0-262-01802-9)
- Bishop, C. (2006): Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning (Ed. 1), Springer-Verlag, New York (ISBN: 978-0-387-31073-2)
SECONDARY LITERATURE:
- James, G.; Witten, D; Hastie, T.; Tibshirani, R. (2013): An Introduction to Statistical Learning: with Applications in R (Ed. 1), Springer Science and Business Media, New York (ISBN: 978-1-461-471387)
- Steele, B.; Chandler, J.; Reddy, S. (2016): Algorithms for Data Science (Ed. 1), Springer, Berlin (ISBN: 978-3319457956)
assessment methods and criteria
Written exam
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
6
eLearning quota in percent
33
course-hours-per-week (chw)
3
planned learning activities and teaching methods
The following methods are used:
- Lecture with discussion
- Processing of exercises
- Interactive workshop
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
2
name of lecturer(s)
Prof. (FH) Dr. Lukas Huber
course unit code
MLAL.5
type of course unit
integrated lecture
mode of delivery
Compulsory