MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ECO2868 Machine Learning with R Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. OZAN BAKIŞ
Course Objectives: This course aims to teach basic algorithms used in Machine Learning using R programming language. The course is based on learning by doing principle.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Basics and uses of machine learning
2. Regression analysis
3. Classification
4. Clustering
5. Model choice
6. Forecasting and measuring forecast performance.

Course Content

After introducing key concepts of machine learning and discussing the relationship of machine learning with statistics and data science, basic algorithms used in machine learning will be taught using a learning by doing approach. For this reason, students will be encouraged to try themselves, make mistakes and learn from their mistakes. Students are expected to apply what they have learned by working on a data and topic that they will choose together with the teacher of the course in groups of 2-3 people. The final exam will be in the form of oral examination where students present the project that has been worked on throughout the semester. There is no requirement for this course but familiarity with R programming language and basic statistical concepts will be assumed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction ISLR, Ch.1,2
2) R reminder
3) Multiple regression analysis ISLR, Ch. 3
4) Classification: logistics regerssion and discriminant analysis ISLR, Ch. 4
5) Classification: naive Bayes and k-nearest neighbour (kNN) ISLR, Ch. 4
6) Classification: decision trees ISLR, Ch. 8
7) Forecast performance and model selection ISLR, Ch. 5, 6
8) Forecast performance and model selection ISLR, Ch. 5, 6
9) Midterm
10) Principal componenet analysis (PCA) ISLR, Ch. 12
11) Clustering: k-means ISLR, Ch. 12
12) Clustering: hierarchical clustering ISLR, Ch. 12
13) Preparation for the project presentation
14) Project presentation

Sources

Course Notes:
References: James, G., D. Witten, T. Hastie, and R. Tibshirani (2021). An Introduction to Statistical Learning, with Applications in R, https://www.statlearning.com

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 30 30
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 144

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution