CSCI 3345 Machine Learning

This course provides an introduction to the field of machine learning. Specific learning paradigms to be covered include decision trees, neural networks, genetic algorithms, probabilistic models, and instance-based learning. General concepts include supervised and unsupervised adaptation, inductive bias, generalization, and fundamental tradeoffs. Applications to areas such as human-machine interaction, machine vision, bioinformatics, and computational science will be discussed.

Course overview

Department
Computer Science
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Catalog details

Prerequisites
CSCI2244 or MATH4426 and CSCI1102

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Computer Science B.A.: CSCI 2000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.A.: CSCI 3000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.S.: CSCI 3000-level-or-higher elective (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Neuroscience B.S.: Electives (18 Credits, excluding laboratory credits) — named courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics B.S.: Natural science, computer science, or economics corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.47 / 5

Based on 135 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Yuan Yuan
    Fall 2026, Spring 2025 · Official rating 3.26/5
  • Sergio Alvarez
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 3.79/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Yuan Yuan · 245 Beacon Street Room 214 TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered