ENGR 3105 Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis and Machine Learning

This course integrates mathematical foundations with engineering applications to provide an understanding of machine learning. Students will apply fundamental mathematical conceptssuch as probability, linear algebra, and optimizationto formulate and solve machine learning problems. Through hands-on MATLAB exercises, students will preprocess, explore, and analyze data, implement classification and regression models, and evaluate their performance using mathematical metrics. The course also explores the theoretical and practical aspects of deep learning, including backpropagation, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and transfer learning, while emphasizing optimization techniques for improved model accuracy. By interweaving mathematical theory with engineering applications, this course ensures a well-rounded approach to machine learning, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges with both analytical and computational skills.

Course overview

Department
Engineering
School
MCAS
Credits
4
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
ENGR2104

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Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.28 / 5 · Very Good
197 responses
Instructor rating
4.57 / 5 · Excellent
197 responses
Terms evaluated
5
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026Amin Mohebbi4.44.64.74.74.54.64.74.11–3 hrs/week57 of 60
Fall 2025Amin Mohebbi4.54.74.84.75.04.74.84.41–3 hrs/week21 of 22
Spring 2025Amin Mohebbi4.34.74.64.54.54.44.54.11–3 hrs/week47 of 52
Fall 2024Amin Mohebbi4.14.34.54.44.54.54.44.11–3 hrs/week48 of 56
Spring 2024Amin Mohebbi4.24.44.34.44.24.54.54.41–3 hrs/week24 of 28

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Amin Mohebbi
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.57/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Amin Mohebbi · Digital Experience Classroom 100 MWF 09:00AM-09:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Amin Mohebbi · Digital Experience Classroom 100 W 10:00AM-11:50AM · Offered