Machine Learning (OPEN UNI)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2025-2026, 521289S
The course covers machine learning fundamentals and key linear and nonlinear methods for regression and classification. You’ll learn to build models with good performance and strong generalization.

Mode of delivery

Will be announced later

Course study period

-

Price

Free

Education information

The course covers machine learning fundamentals and key linear and nonlinear methods for regression and classification. You’ll learn to build models with good performance and strong generalization. Teaching includes theory lectures and self-paced, auto-graded programming exercises. Grades are based on completed tasks, with additional exercises available for interested students.

Content: Introduction. Mathematical optimization for machine learning. Linear and non-linear models for regression and classification. Feature engineering and optimization. Model validation. Kernel methods, neural networks, tree-based learners.

Education format

Continuous learning
Open university

Semester

Academic Year 2025-2026

Field of study

Information and communication technologies

Teaching language

English

Course organiser

University of Oulu

Location

Oulu

Prerequisities and co-requisites

The mathematics studies of the bachelor degree program of computer science and engineering, or equivalent. Especially knowledge of basic probability theory, matrix algebra and programming in MATLAB

Contact information

Guidance and counselling

avoin.yliopisto (at) oulu.fi
Last updated: 23.7.2025