STAT 8730 ADVANCED STATISTICAL MACHINE LEARNING (3 credits)
This course will introduce machine learning models from a statistical perspective. Comparing to the introductory machine learning course, this course will focus more on (1) probability and statistical theory for machine learning methods; (2) relationship between machine learning and high-dimensional multivariate statistical analysis; (3) evolution and frontier of machine learning methods; (4) algorithm development for research purpose. Programming software will be used.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 4750/8756 with a C or better or permission of instructor.