252-0220-00L  Introduction to Machine Learning

SemesterSpring Semester 2019
LecturersA. Krause
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentPreviously called Learning and Intelligent Systems.


Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits8 credits
ExaminersA. Krause
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination70% session examination, 30% project; the final grade will be calculated as weighted average of both these elements. As a compulsory continuous performance assessment task, the project must be passed on its own and has a bonus/penalty function.

Die Prüfung kann am Computer stattfinden / The exam might take place at a computer.

The practical projects are an integral part (60 hours of work, 2 credits) of the course. Participation is mandatory.
Failing the project results in a failing grade for the overall examination of Introduction to Machine Learning (252-0220-00L).
Students who do not pass the project are required to de-register from the exam and will otherwise be treated as a no show.
Written aidsTwo A4-pages (i.e. one A4-sheet of paper), either handwritten or 11 point minimum font size.
Digital examThe exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.