Introduction to Machine Learning
In this course you learn the foundation of Machine Learing.
About the course
Today, the explosion of data has created new opportunities to apply machine learning (ML). Handling of the large amounts of data created by the very rapid digitization would not be possible without Machine Learning (ML).
The purpose of the course "Introduction to Machine Learning" is to give you the foundation for ML. You will get an introduction to the basic areas of ML: data, statistics and probability for ML.
You will learn to
- describe fundamentals of machine learning
- understand the basic of data manipulation and processing
- perform basic mathematical and statistical operations for machine learning using Python.
Occasions for this course
Spring semester 2024
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Scope
2 credits
Time
2024-01-15 - 2024-06-02 (part time 10%)
Education level
First cycle
Course type
Freestanding course
Application code
MDU-14531
Language
English
Study location
Independent of location
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory occasions including examination: 0
Number of other physical occasions: 0Course syllabus & literature
See course plan and literature list (DVA133)Requirements
Basic eligibility and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C
Selection
Upper secondary (high school) grades, Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test, University credits
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Scope
2 credits
Time
2025-01-20 - 2025-06-08 (part time 10%)
Education level
First cycle
Course type
Freestanding course
Application code
MDU-14531
Language
English
Study location
Independent of location
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory occasions including examination: 0
Number of other physical occasions: 0Course syllabus & literature
See course plan and literature list (DVA133)Requirements
Basic eligibility and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C
Selection
Upper secondary (high school) grades, Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test, University credits
Questions about the course?
If you have any questions about the course, please contact the Course Coordinator.
Application information
You’ll find the entry requirements in the course description. After submitting your application, the next step is to submit documentation to demonstrate your eligibility for the course. Most academic credentials from Sweden are retrieved automatically. Wait a few days after submitting your application - if you still can’t see your academic credentials om My pages, please upload them.
If you have studied in another country, you must provide transcripts of your academic studies and of your English proficiency. Exactly what you need to submit and how, depends on several factors. You can read more on universityadmissions.se or antagning.se.
If the course requires work experience, you need to provide an employer’s certificate. You can download a template for employer’s certificate below.
No academic qualifications?
Many courses requires that you have previous academies studies, but we can validate work experience to determine whether you have the qualifications for the course.
If you don’t have the formal qualifications required, please send in a certificate of employment (current or previous) and a CV/Description of competence that describes your educational and professional background. Please include a short description of your work experience, not only the work title.
Use the CV/ Description of competence template below and fill in the information requested.
You can also use our template for Employers certificate if you like.
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If you have any questions regarding eligibility or application please send an e-mail to lifelonglearning@mdu.se