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Analytics for a Better World
Introduces predictive and prescriptive analytics methods to solve problems that contribute to the welfare of society. Emphasis on using machine learning and optimization methods in innovative ways using real world data. Methods used include: linear and discrete optimization, linear and logistic regression, optimal classification and regression trees, deep learning, random forests, and boosted trees. Projects utilize Julia, Jump, and Tensor Flow. Assessment based on projects, including a capstone project. Restricted to undergraduates.
Prerequisites & course information
Prereq: Calculus I (GIR) U (Spring) 4-0-8 units. Institute LAB
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027