Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Course Objectives:
1 To introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques of Machine Learning.
Module Unit
Topics Hrs.
No. No.
Introduction to Machine Learning
Machine Learning, Types of Machine Learning, Issues in Machine
1 6
Learning, Application of Machine Learning, Steps in developing a
Machine Learning Application.
Introduction to Neural Network
Introduction – Fundamental concept – Evolution of Neural Networks –
2
Biological Neuron, Artificial Neural Networks, NN architecture, 8
Activation functions, McCulloch-Pitts Model.
Introduction to Optimization Techniques:
6
Derivative based optimization- Steepest Descent, Newton method.
3
Derivative free optimization- Random Search, Down Hill Simplex
Dimensionality Reduction:
6 Dimensionality Reduction Techniques, Principal Component Analysis, 8
Independent Component Analysis, Single value decomposition
Total 52
Text Books:
1. Peter Harrington ―Machine Learning In Action‖, DreamTech Press
2. Ethem Alpaydın, ―Introduction to Machine Learning‖, MIT Press
3. Tom M.Mitchell ―Machine Learning‖ McGraw Hill
4. Stephen Marsland, ―Machine Learning An Algorithmic Perspective‖ CRC Press
5. J.-S.R.Jang "Neuro-Fuzzy and Soft Computing" PHI 2003.
6. Samir Roy and Chakraborty, ―Introduction to soft computing‖, Pearson Edition.
7. Kevin P. Murphy , Machine Learning ― A Probabilistic Perspective‖
Reference Books:
1. Han Kamber, ―Data Mining Concepts and Techniques‖, Morgann Kaufmann Publishers
2. Margaret.H.Dunham, ―Data Mining Introductory and Advanced Topics‖, Pearson Education
Internal Assessment:
Assessment consists of two class tests of 20 marks each. The first class test is to be conducted when approx.
40% syllabus is completed and second class test when additional 40% syllabus is completed. Duration of
each test shall be one hour.
** Laboratory work based on above syllabus is incorporate as mini project in CSM605: Mini-Project.