Optimization in Machine Learning

This lecture (6 ECTS) will cover optimization methods that typically appear in machine learning. Most importantly, we will discuss different (stochastic) versions of the gradient descent method and their applications in machine learning.

  • Team

    Felix Benning, Prof. Dr. Simon Weißmann

  • Weekly schedule

    Lectures: 

    Tuesday, B2, C 013 Hörsaal (A5, 6 Bauteil C)

    Thursday, B3, C 013 Hörsaal (A5, 6 Bauteil C)

    Exercise Classes: 

    Thursday, B3, C 013 Hörsaal (A5, 6 Bauteil C) – first class on 19 September 2024

    Voluntary Tutorial:

    every second Thursday, B5, location tba – starting on 19 September 2024

  • Exercises

  • Lecture notes

    Lecture Notes (will be updated during the semester; latest update: 09.09.2024)