Course detail

Machine Learning

FEKT-MPA-MLRAcad. year: 2026/2027

Students will gain insight into advanced machine learning methods. They will be able to describe and compare the properties of individual approaches to data classification. They will be able to select and apply a specific approach to a given problem. They will also gain practical experience with current implementations of machine learning methods including deep learning.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Entry knowledge

- Overview of basic concepts of machine learning.

- Basic knowledge of programming, preferably in Python.

- Mathematical foundations – linear algebra (matrices, vectors), basics of differential calculus and probability.

- Fundamentals of statistics a optimization.

 

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

During the semester, a maximum of 30 points can be obtained. For the final exam, a maximum of 70 points can be obtained.

During the semester, there will be 4 tests, each worth a maximum of 5 points; tests cannot be retaken. Additionally, assigned tasks and projects will be graded with a maximum of 10 points.

The conditions for granting course credit are as follows:
- full attendance at computer exercises (max. two excused absences),
- obtaining at least 15 points from tests.

Obtaining course credit is a condition for admission to the final exam.

The final exam will be graded with a max. of 70 points. To successfully pass the exam, it is necessary to obtain at least 35 points. 

Aims

The course aims to broaden students' understanding of advanced machine learning techniques. Participants will develop the ability to describe, analyze, and differentiate between various data classification methods. They will learn how to effectively select and implement appropriate techniques for specific problems. Furthermore, the course provides hands-on experience with the latest machine learning tools, including deep learning, enhancing their practical skillset in this field. 

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Deisenroth,M.P, Faisal, A.A, Ong, Ch.S.:Mathematics for Machine Learning, Cambridge University Press, 2020 (EN)
Geron, A.: Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques to Build Intelligent Systems, 2. edition, O'Reilly Media (EN)
Ch. M. Bishop: Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning, Springer, 2011
I. Goodfellow, Y. Bengio, A. Courville, F. Bach: Deep Learning, The MIT Press, 2016
N. Buduma: Fundamentals of Deep Learning, O'Reilly Media, 2017 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPC-BTB Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme MPC-BIO Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme MPAD-BIO Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme MPA-BIO Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme MPA-BTB Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme MPCN-BTB Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme MPAN-BIO Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme MPCN-BIO Master's

    specialization MPC-BIO_TECH , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    specialization MPC-SPORT_TECH , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1) Introduction to machine learning, mathematical background, optimization in machine learning.
2) Model evaluation - supervised pipeline, validation approaches, metrics, preprocessing.
3) Dimensionality reduction - feature selection and feature reduction methods.
4) Linear models - definition, losses and regularizations, classification models, regression models.
5) Bias-variance tradeoff, decision trees and random forests, bagging and boosting.
6) Basics of neural networks - simple neural network, activation functions, loss functions, regularization, optimization methods.
7) Principles of deep learning - deep neural networks (NN) and basic building blocks.
8) Principles of deep NN - special blocks.
9) Architectures and applications of deep NN - regression, classification, image2image and signal2signal.
10) Transformers - attention mechanism, tokenizations, vision transformers, language models.
11) Probabilistic models basics - probability distributions, maximum likelihood estimation, maximum a-posteriori estimation.
12) Probabilistic models - Naive Bayes Classifier, Gaussian mixture model, Logistic regression. 

Exercise in computer lab

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

During computer exercises, students practically implement machine learning algorithms in Python using scikit-learn, PyTorch, and other libraries. Exercise topics are as follows: 

1) Introduction to machine learning in Python, simple classifier example, introduction to scikit-learn.
2) Model evaluation methods – metrics, model validation.
3) Dimensionality reduction - introduction to pandas, feature selection and PCA.
4) Linear models - linear and polynomial regression, LASSO/RIDGE regression, classification with linear models.
5) Dual forms and kernels - regression, SVM.
6) Decision trees, random forest and boosting.
7) Artificial neural network introduction, introduction to PyTorch.
8) Practical deep learning example - image classification deployed on smartphone.
9) Deep learning in various applications – image classification, signal classification, image segmentation, image2image regression, signal segmentation, signal2signal regression.
10) Transformers - vision transformer example, next word prediction example.
11) Probabilistic models 1 - Maximum likelihood estimation, Maximum a-posteriori estimation.
12) Probabilistic models 2 - Naive Bayes Classifier, Gaussian mixture model, Logistic regression. 

Individual preparation - working on the assigned tasks

36 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Throughout the semester, students complete assigned tasks and projects focused on the practical implementation of machine learning algorithms. Tasks include programming in Python, data analysis, model training, and performance evaluation. Students independently implement solutions based on knowledge acquired from lectures and exercises, with the possibility of consulting with the instructor. 

Individual preparation for a final exam

44 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer