Python Programming for Machine Learning (PyML)

Python Programming for Machine Learning (3 ECTS credits) is an optional course and part of the following modules:

• "Cognitive Algorithms" (summer and winter semesters)

• "Machine Learning 2" (summer semester)

• "Machine Learning 1" (winter semester).

In most cases, we do not recommend taking the course as a standalone. That is because the course is not a module (but part of a module), and most examination regulations only approve modules. However, there are exceptions, e.g., for some exchange students. Please carefully check your examination regulations in such a scenario.

Homework assignments must be completed by yourself and be submitted every week. You must be enrolled on ISIS to submit homework. If you do not register on time, you cannot pass the course.

You can choose between two (almost identical) courses:

PyML A:

• Course Period	April 24th - May 19th 2023 (4 Weeks)
  Weekly Sessions	Lecture 1	Thursdays, 16:15 - 17:45 s.t. (online only, recommended)
  	Lecture 2	Friday, 09:00 - 10:30 s.t. (online, TEL106 available for streaming, recommended)
  	Q&A / Exercise	Friday, 10:30 - 12:00 s.t. (TEL 106, optional)
  Trainers	Christopher Anders: anders [at] tu-berlin.de
  	Panagiotis Tomer Karagiannis

• Homework deadline: usually Mondays 23:55 (~10 days after the respective second lecture). Late submissions will not be graded!

PyML B:

• Course Period	June 5th - June 30th 2023 (4 Weeks)
  Weekly Sessions	Lecture 1	Monday, 14:00 - 15:30 (TEL 106, recommended)
  	Lecture 2	Monday, 15:30 - 17:00 (TEL 106, recommended)
  	Q&A / Exercise	Thursday, 16:00 - 17:30 (TEL 106, optional)
  Trainers	Jannik Wolff: wolff.jannik [at] icloud.com
  	Panagiotis Tomer Karagiannis

• Homework deadline: to be announced (at least one week after the respective second lecture). Late submissions will not be graded!

General information (valid for PyML A and B):

• Language	English
  Exams (choose one)	June 9th, 12:30 - 02:30 p.m. (H 0105 Audimax)
  	Jul 12th, 03:00 - 05:00 p.m. (H 0104)
  	Jul 25th, 03:00 - 05:00 p.m. (A151)
  Links	ISIS
  	Wiki

Passing the course

• The course is passed if the exam is passed (grade 4.0 or better) and all homeworks are completed successfully. (50/100 points or more, taking part in the exam requires successful completion of all homework)

• The final course grade is determined by the exam only.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Where is the link for the class?

  • Links for the online lectures and exercises will be announced on ISIS just before they start.

• Is prior programming/Python knowledge necessary?

  • Knowledge of elementary programming concepts (in Python or another language) will be helpful. Lack of such knowledge will increase the time demand of the class.

• Which exam is compatible with PyML A/B?

  • All exams are compatible with PyML A or B. You can choose the exam that fits your time schedule best.

• How to register for the course?

  • Registration via the exam registration office is not needed. However, you must enroll in the ISIS course to (a) submit the homework and (b) register for the exam.

• May I participate in the class during this semester and take part in the corresponding module in one of the following semesters ?

  • Yes, just after you've passed the class, your results are also valid for the next semesters.

• I've already successfully passed all of the homework in the previous semester but failed/missed the exam. Should I resubmit them again?

  • No, you do not need to resubmit the homework. Please enroll in the ISIS course for the new semester and register for the exam on ISIS once possible (registration via the examination office is not possible/necessary).

• Until when do I have to register at QISPOS? I do not have an ISIS account yet.

  • You have to register for a corresponding module, either ML or CA, until the deadline. Usually it is six weeks before the first exam.

• Do I have to attend both exercise events every week or only one of them?

  • The exercise sessions are not mandatory. You can think of them as Q&A sessions, where you can ask questions regarding the homework.

• I will not be able to attend a lecture. Is this a problem?

  • All learning materials will be made accessible online. You only need to submit your homework before the deadline. Ask in the ISIS forum if you have questions regarding lecture content.