CS 5780

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 20, 2026 3:39PM EDT

CS 5780
Introduction to Machine Learning

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

The course provides an introduction to machine learning, focusing on supervised learning and its theoretical foundations. Topics include: regularized linear models, boosting, kernels, deep networks, generative models, online learning, and ethical questions arising in ML applications.


Prerequisites CS 2800, probability theory (e.g. BTRY 3080, ECON 3130, MATH 4710, ENGRD 2700), linear algebra (e.g. MATH 2940), calculus (e.g. MATH 1920), and programming proficiency (e.g. CS 2110).

Forbidden Overlaps CS 3780, CS 5780, ECE 3200, ECE 5420, ORIE 3741, ORIE 5741, STSCI 3740, STSCI 5740

Fees Course fee, $30. Course fee.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one project. Combined with: CS 3780

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6811 CS 5780   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Choudhury, S

      Thickstun, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  6812 CS 5780   PRJ 601

  •  
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Choudhury, S

      Thickstun, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person