Module overview
Linked modules
pre-requisites: pre-reqs: MATH2010 or STAT6123 or (MATH6006 and MATH6183)
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Compare different methods quantitatively and qualitatively by following fundamental machine learning principles.
- Be able to derive theoretical properties of simple machine learning model and use them to compare different methods.
- Apply appropriate methods to a variety of data sets and learning problems.
- Apply basic criteria that define successful supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning.
- Derive theoretical properties of simple machine learning models and use them to compare different methods.
- Implement discussed learning methods in programming languages using understanding of their theoretical underpinnings.
- Apply appropriate methods using an understand of the statistical underpinnings to various regression and classification algorithms.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 102 |
| Problem Classes | 12 |
| Lecture | 24 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
James, G., Witten, D., Hastie, T. and Tibshirani, R. (2013). An Introduction to Statistical Learning with Applications in R. Springer..
Arnold, T., Kane, M. and Lewis, B.W. (2019). A Computational Approach to Statistical Learning. CRC Press..
Hastie, T., Tibshirani, R. and Friedman, J. (2009). The Elements of Statistical Learning: Data Mining, Inference, and Prediction. Springer..
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 50% |
| Exam | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Examination | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External