DATA 642
Advanced Machine Learning
American University · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Advanced Machine Learning (3) This course explores state-of-the-art developments in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Topics include generative adversarial networks (GANs), graph neural and representation networks, and tensor/matrix factorization methods. Students study the mathematical principles behind these models and derive their corresponding optimization algorithms, gaining a deep understanding of how modern AI systems learn from complex and high-dimensional data. The course highlights cutting-edge applications of advanced machine learning across domains such as natural language processing, social and political analytics, and scientific discovery. Crosslist: DATA-442. Prerequisite: STAT-627.
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3 openSeats: 19/22 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
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- Instructor
- Boukouvalas, Zois