Advanced Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning

Catalog description

This course focuses on the fundamental concepts, theories, and algorithms for pattern recognition and machine learning. Diverse application areas such as optical character recognition, speech recognition, and biometrics are discussed. Topics covered include supervised and unsupervised (clustering) pattern classification algorithms, parametric and non-parametric supervised learning techniques, including Bayesian decision theory, discriminant functions, the nearest neighbor algorithm, and neural networks with emphasis on deep learning. Instructor approval required to register.