Interpretable Machine Learning
Course content
We will cover various topics on supervised learning (regression, classification) on tabular data:
- Fundamentals of statistical learning
- Linear models with and without penalization
- Course of dimensionality in nonparametric models
- Additive models
- Tree based methods and neural networks
- Post-hoc interpretability
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Knowledge:
- Various regression & classification methods
- Various post-hoc interpretation methods
- Understand the inner working and limitations of those methods
Skills:
- A general ability to use and the select the right machine learning method to solve practical problems
- Use R to to execute above point
Competences:
- Critically assess machine learning methods
4 hours of lectures and 2 hours of exercises per week for 7 weeks.
Lecture notes provided on Absalon
A class in regression is very useful. It is possible to follow
the class without these, but of course it will be more demanding.
Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is
recommended.
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
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Oral examination, 30 minutes (30-minute preparation time)
- Exam registration requirements
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Two mandatory assignments must be approved and valid before the student is allowed attending the exam.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Aids are allowed during preperation.
- No aids during examination.
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Internal examiners
- Re-exam
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Same as the ordinary exam.
If the the two mandatory homework assignments were not approved before the ordinary exam they must be resubmitted. They must be handed in three weeks before the re-exam and must be approved before the commencement of the re-exam.
Criteria for exam assessment
The student should convincingly and accurately demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competences described under intended learning outcome.
Single subject courses (day)
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 28
- Preparation
- 121
- Practical exercises
- 14
- Project work
- 42
- Exam
- 1
- English
- 206
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- NMAK23006U
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
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1 block
- Placement
- Block 4
- Schedulegroup
-
B
- Capacity
- No limitation – unless you register in the late-registration period (BSc and MSc) or as a credit or single subject student.
- Studyboard
- Study Board of Mathematics and Computer Science
Contracting department
- Department of Mathematical Sciences
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinator
- Munir Eberhardt Hiabu (2-7c774f7c7083773d7a843d737a)
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