Principles of Machine Learning

CAS CS 542

Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCS365) - Introduction to modern machine learning concepts, techniques, and algorithms. Topics include regression, kernels, support vector machines, feature selection, boosting, clustering, hidden Markov models, and Bayesian networks. Programming assignments emphasize taking theory into practice, through applications on real-world data sets.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Gong CAS B12 MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm Students registering for CAS CS542 must register for two sections: a Lec section, and a Lab lection. CAS CS542 will be reserved for CAS/GRS and ENG students until the beginning of the Fall semester.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Gong CAS 233 W 4:40 pm-5:30 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Gong CGS 321 R 9:55 am-10:45 am

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Gong CAS 225 R 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A5 Gong CAS 201 R 5:00 pm-5:50 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Gong MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Gong F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B2 Gong F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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