CM 763Statistical Learning - Classification

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Mathematics
Subject: Computational Mathematics
Cross-listed: STAT 841

When it runs

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 1 lecture section. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Classification is the problem of predicting a discrete outcome from a set of explanatory variables. Main topics include logistic regression, neural networks, tree-based methods, support vector machines and nearest neighbour methods. Other topics include model assessment, training and tuning.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- CM463
- STAT441

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	6209	2 / 10	TTh 16:00–17:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	5957	0 / 10	TTh 16:00–17:20

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