Announcements
- Prerequisites: CS 5800 or CS 7800 with a minimum grade of C-. I will not enforce these pre-requisites this year. However, note that you are taking the course at your own risk. I will assume the knowledge of algorithms as well as intellectual capacity and work ethic of a student who passed such a course. I cannot add you to the course directly. Please show this note to your graduate advisor to enroll you in the course if the system blocks you from doing it due to prerequisites.
- How to prepare for the course? See here for some guidance.
- First class: Friday, September 9, see academic calendar
- Thanksgiving break: November 26-27, no class on November 27
- Midterm exam: Week 8, Tuesday, in class.
- Final exam: Friday, December 4, in class
- Mini project report due: Monday, December 7
- This class will be held on ground.
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Last updated: May 5, 2026
Weekly Schedule
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Week 1, September 7 ☀️
Topics
- Class overview and logistics
- Short review of probability theory
Reading materials
- Textbook #1 (Bishop): Introduction (Chapter 1)
- Lecture notes (Radivojac & White): probability
Handouts and code
- Class overview slides
- Probability theory slides
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