MAT1080 – Mathematical foundation of machine learning

After completing the course:

• you have a good insight into the mathematical concept of function in one or more variables, and you are familiar with the elementary functions, such as polynomials, rational functions, trigonometric functions and exponential functions
• you understand the concept of limit, and you know what a continuous function is
• you know the concept of algorithm and how it can be used to solve mathematical problems
• you have a good insight into and good mathematical skills in derivation, in one and more variables. You also know the interpretations of the derivative in different fields and what is involved in the concept of anti-derivation
• you are familiar with applications of differential calculus, especially aimed at optimization and applications in machine learning
• you know different methods for solving linear systems of equations
• you have a good insight into the concept of matrices and you can calculate with matrices and vectors
• you know what subspaces and linear independence are, and you know about natural subspaces related to matrices
• you have insight into the concepts of basis and dimension of a vector space
• you know the concepts of eigenvalues ​​and eigenvectors and relevant applications of these

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

• Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies(in Norwegian).

4 hours of lectures and 2 hours of problem sessions in groups per week throughout the semester.

The number of groups offered can be adjusted during the semester, depending on attendance.

Final written exam which counts 100 % towards the final grade.

This course has 2 mandatory assignments that must be approved before you can sit the final exam.

Approved calculator

Information about approved calculators in Norwegian.

This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:

• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Withdrawal during an examination / Resitting an examination