INDENG142A
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INDENG 142A - Introduction to Machine Learning and Data Analytics
Subject
INDENG
Course Number
142A
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Introduction to Machine Learning and Data Analytics
Course Description
This course introduces students to key techniques in machine learning and data analytics through a diverse set of examples using real datasets from domains such as e-commerce, healthcare, social media, finance, the Internet, and more. Through these examples, conceptual exercises, data analysis exercises in Python, and a comprehensive team project, students will gain experience understanding and applying techniques such as linear regression, logistic regression, classification and regression trees, random forests, boosting, text mining, data cleaning and manipulation, data visualization, time series modeling, clustering, principal component analysis, regularization, and large-scale learning with neural networks.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Grigas, Paul
Prerequisites
IND ENG 165 and IND ENG 172 or equivalent courses in probability and statistics. Prior exposure to optimization (either IND ENG 160 or IND ENG 162 or equivalent). Some programming experience/literacy is expected.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Restrictions. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
Students will receive no credit for IND ENG 142A after completing IND ENG 142, IND ENG 242, IND ENG 242A, COMPSCI 189, COMPSCI 289, or STAT 154.
Credit Replacement Courses
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8