Information Package

Master's of Computer Engineering with Thesis

BİL535

INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE LEARNING

Course Code
BİL535
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know hypotheses and version spaces.
  2. Know how to design a learning system.
  3. Know how to apply machine learning techniques to specific problems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionMachine learning paradigms. Concept learning, general-to-specific ordering and version spaces. Decision tree learning. Artificial neural networks, perceptrons, and multilayer networks. Bayesian learning. Instance-based learning. Support vector machine. Genetic algorithms. Applications to selected problems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Machine learning paradigms.
2nd Week Concept learning, general-to-specific ordering and version spaces.
3rd Week Concept learning, general-to-specific ordering and version spaces.
4th Week Decision tree learning.
5th Week Decision tree learning.
6th Week Artificial neural networks, perceptrons, and multilayer networks.
7th Week Artificial neural networks, perceptrons, and multilayer networks.
8th Week Mid-term
9th Week Bayesian learning.
10th Week Instance-based learning.
11th Week Support vector machine.
12th Week Genetic algorithms.
13th Week Genetic algorithms.
14th Week Applications to selected problems.
Recommended or Required Reading1. Machine Learning, Tom Mitchell, McGraw-Hill.
2. Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning, Christopher Bishop, Springer.
3. Pattern Classification, Richard O. Duda, Wiley.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 1 15
Project 1 15
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 30 60
Project 2 70 140
Total Work Load295
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.83
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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