Spring 2022 - MATH 475 D100

Mathematical Topics in Data Science (3)

Foundations & Algorithms

Class Number: 3309

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MATH 242, MATH 240 or MATH 232 and STAT 270, all with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An exploration of the mathematics of data science. Analysis of the foundations of algorithms currently used in the field. Potential topics to be covered include: machine learning, compressed sensing, clustering, randomized numerical linear algebra, complex networks and random graph models. Students may repeat this course for further credit under a different topic.

Grading

  • Homework 36%
  • Presentation 20%
  • Participation 10%
  • Final Project 34%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Lecture notes and selected readings will be provided in class. 

RECOMMENDED READING:

Foundations of Machine Learning, 2nd ed. 
Mehryar Mohri, Afshin Rostamizadeh, Ameet Talwalkar
MIT Press, 2018

Foundations of Data Science
Avrim Blum, John Hopcroft, Ravindran Kannan
Cambridge University Press, 2020
ISBN: 9781108755528

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

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Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.