Course Name
Mathematics of Data Science
Description
Foundational mathematical concepts underpinning theoretical frameworks in data science that depend on linear algebra and multivariable calculus, with applications chosen from machine learning, statistical inference, and data assimilation. Possible topics include matrix decompositions, gradient and multivariate chain rule, Lagrange multipliers and constrained optimization, maximum likelihood, and Bayesian estimation.
NB
Not offered every year. See department chair.
Prerequisite(s)
MATH 223, 250