Alignment of microscopic spins

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: 

    every second Thursday, B3, C 013 Hörsaal (A5, 6 Bauteil C) – starting on 19 September 2024

    Voluntary Tutorial:

    Wednesday, B2, Mathe Lounge B3.01 – next class on 16. October 2024, after then every second week

  • Lecture notes

    Lecture Notes (PDF, 2 MB) (will be updated during the semester; latest update: 05.12.2024 [minor changes])