Introduction to Machine Learning (BSc level, shared teaching)
(previously: Introduction to Intelligent Systems)
Course
description
timetable
The purpose of this course is to introduce the concepts of machine learning, including unsupervised and supervised
learning. Unsupervised learning includes dimensionality reduction, clustering, and density-based estimation methods.
Supervised learning is examplified in terms of regression and classification problems.
Furthermore, evaluation and
validation methods and the problem of over-fitting are discussed. Models and learning algorithms are illustrated
in terms of selected
practical applications.
Modelling and Simulation (MSc level, shared teaching)
Course
description
timetable
Modelling and simulation techniques play an increasingly important role in a variety of scientific disciplines.
This course covers some of the most important techniques used in the simulation of systems in physics, chemistry,
biology, sociology or other fields. Examples include
models of deterministic chaos,
growth processes, game theory
and neural networks. The emphasis, however, is be on the basic concepts and the simulation techniques,
rather than on the actual applications. Numerical methods used in the courseinclude discrete iterations,
integration of
differential equations, Monte Carlo simulations and more.
Neural Networks and Compuational Intelligence (MSc level)
Course
description
timetable
This module provides an introduction to neural networks and related concepts in machine learning.
We discuss
different types of network architectures and their usefulness and limitations in classification or regression problems.
In this context, the corresponding training algorithms is in the
focus. Besides their practical implementation, we will address
theoretical aspects, e.g. with respect to their convergence behaviour.
The list of topics includes: perceptron training,
support vector machines, gradient-based training, testing and validation methods, multilayered neural networks, shallow
and deep networks as well asalternative architectures.
Student Colloqium Computer Science (MSc level, shared teaching)
Course description
timetable
The course is a simulation of a scientific CS conference in which students
act as organizers, presenters and reviewers.
Students work in teams of two and select a specific topic (provided by CS staff members) or propose a topic of their own.
The students critically read a set of suggested papers, find additional readings,
and then compose a contribution of their
own about the topic, e.g., presenting different solutions or approaches
to a related problem both in writing (research paper)
and in a talk (conference presentation).
Lectures, tutorials and workshops concern paper writing, peer reviewing,
scientific integrity, and the design and delivery of
presentations.
Students will also be responsible for
finding sponsors and keynote speakers, and providing
a conference website.