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Organization
Credit Structure (L-T-P):3-0-0 (3 credits)
Course slot: AC (Tue., Fri. 2:00-3:30)
Lecture location: LH 517 SIT 006
Lecture Slides: The lecture slides will be shared through the following link: https://privateweb.iitd.ac.in/~srikanta/col870-8385-2025 (accessible from within IITD)
Grading scheme (tentative)
| Activity | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mid-term survey | 15% |
| Major | 20% |
| Project | 40% |
| Paper presentations | 20% |
NEWS / UPDATES
[7 Aug 2025] No class on 8th August 2025. Special Class will be held tentatively on 23rd August 2025
[25 Jul 2025] There will be no class on 29th July 2025.
[25 Jul 2025] First lecture will be held on 25th July 2025 at 2:00pm in Room LH517. Please attend even if you are not able to register.
About the Course
Prerequisites
- Foundational knowledge of Machine Learning
- Good knowledge of Linear Algebra and Calculus
- Ability to read code in Java and Python, ability to handle large datasets
- Ability to write code (sometimes quite a lot)
- Ability and desire to critically analyze papers and read other’s code
This is not a first course in machine learning
Use of Piazza
This term we will be using Piazza for class discussion. The system is highly catered to getting you help fast and efficiently from classmates, the TA, and myself. Rather than emailing questions to the teaching staff, I encourage you to post your questions on Piazza. If you have any problems or feedback for the developers, email team@piazza.com.
Find our class signup link at: https://piazza.com/iit_delhi/fall2025/col8385
Calendar
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
25-7-25 |
Course Intro |
