Course: Machine learning

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Course title Machine learning
Course code USII/KSU
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hájek Petr, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Machine learning concept and learning theory Machine learning tasks Generative learning algorithms Support vector machines Ensembles of algorithms for supervised learning Algorithms for unsupervised learning Hybrid learning systems Evaluating learning algorithms Reinforcement learning Machine learning applications

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities, Laboratory work
Learning outcomes
The subject aims to develop a general understanding of machine learning approaches. The subject covers the fundamental concepts of machine learning and introduces basic tasks for machine learning. The tasks are further divided into supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning.
Students will understand the fundamental methods of machine learning. Students will learn to apply them and develop machine learning systems for specific tasks.
Prerequisites
Basic skills in PC and MS Excel utilization.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination, Home assignment evaluation, Systematic monitoring

Assignment: successful elaboration of given tasks (minimum 60%) and successful defend of two practical projects. Examination: based on projects' assessment (40%) and written examination (60%), the written examination with minimum 60% marks.
Recommended literature
  • ALPAYDIN, E. Introduction to Machine Learning. London, 2009.
  • BISHOP, C.M. Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning. New York, 2007.
  • DUDA, R., HART, P., STORK, D. Pattern Classification. New York, 2001.
  • HASTIE, T., TIBSHIRANI, R., FRIEDMAN, J. The Elements of Statistical Learning. Berlin, 2009.
  • MITCHELL, T. Machine Learning. New York, 1997.
  • WITTEN, I.H., FRANK, E., HALL, M.A. Data Mining: Practical Machine Learning Tools and Techniques. Amsterdam, 2011.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Informatics in Public Administration (2014) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter