Machine learning for data science

About This Course

Machine learning for data science

In this introductory course, the “Backyard Data Scientist” will guide you through wilderness of Machine Learning for Data Science. Accessible to everyone, this introductory course not only explains Machine Learning, but where it fits in the “techno sphere around us”, why it’s important now, and how it will dramatically change our world today and for days to come.

About

Machine Learning is a growing field that is used when searching the web, placing ads, credit scoring, stock trading and for many other applications.

This data science course is an introduction to machine learning and algorithms. You will develop a basic understanding of the principles of machine learning and derive practical solutions using predictive analytics. We will also examine why algorithms play an essential role in Big Data analysis.

Learning Objectives

Genuinely understand what Computer Science, Machine Learning, and Data Science is.

Understand how these different domains fit together, how they are different, and how to avoid the marketing fluff.

Understand computer technology has changed the world, with an appreciation of scale.

Material Includes

Videos
Booklets

Requirements

A passion to learn, and basic computer skills
Students should understand basic high-school level mathematics, but Statistics is not required to understand this course.

Target Audience

Anyone interested in understanding how Machine Learning is used for Data Science.
Adventurous folks, whom are ready to strap themselves into the exotic world of Data Science and Machine Learning.