== Python Programming for Machine Learning (online class) ==

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

 * [[https://wiki.ml.tu-berlin.de/wiki/Main/WS21_KA|"Cognitive Algorithms"]]  (summer and winter semesters)
 * [[http://wiki.ml.tu-berlin.de/wiki/Main/WS21_MaschinellesLernen1|"Machine Learning 1"]] (winter semester).

It's '''not''' possible to take the class as a standalone module.

Participation in the exercise sessions is not mandatory but '''highly''' recommended. However, homework assignments have to be submitted every week.

'''Important information''': Since the first homework deadline is on Monday, October 25th at 23:55, you have to be enrolled for the course on ISIS, otherwise, you will not be able to submit it.


 || '''Course Period:'''    || from October 18th, 2021 to November 29th, 2021 ||
 ||<(^|2>  '''Lectures:'''   || Monday 14:15 - 15:45  [[https://tu-berlin.zoom.us/j/68316661651?pwd=Yng4TmJDcW1sU3dpMTZwWlAzQktMUT09| ZOOM]]||
 ||                       Friday 14:15 - 15:45 [[https://tu-berlin.zoom.us/j/68316661651?pwd=Yng4TmJDcW1sU3dpMTZwWlAzQktMUT09 | ZOOM]]||
 ||<(^|2> '''Exercises''' ||  Wednesday  14:15 - 15:45  [[https://tu-berlin.zoom.us/j/65609101042?pwd=cFZEMzZpQStmZ3ZiV3NNbkcreTY2dz09 | ZOOM]]     ||
 ||                            Thursday  12:15 - 13:45  [[https://tu-berlin.zoom.us/j/67494506141?pwd=U3FaTnI0QUY3a0EvUTQ0UEFHYWJ3dz09 | ZOOM]]   ||
 || '''Exam:'''    || November 29th, 14:00 - 16:00 ||
 || '''Language:'''  || English  ||
 ||<(^|2>'''Trainers''' || Sergej Dogadov ||
 ||                        Panagiotis Tomer Karagiannis ||
 ||<(^|2> '''Contact''' || s.dogadov@tu-berlin.de ||
 || '''PyML ISIS:'''  https://isis.tu-berlin.de/course/view.php?id=26349||

'''Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)'''
 * '''When does the course start?''' On Monday October 18th
 * '''How to find a link for the classes? ''' Links for the online lectures and exercises will be announced on the  [[https://isis.tu-berlin.de/course/view.php?id=26349| PyML class]] web page.
 * '''How to register for the course?''' Pre-registration via exam registration office is '''not''' needed. However, register for the ISIS course in time (see above) to be able to submit the exercises.
 * ''' 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 valid for the next semesters as well.

 * ''' I've already successfully passed all of the homework in previous semester but failed/missed the exam. Should I resubmit them again ? ''' No, you don't need to resubmit the homework. You may take part directly in the final exam. Enroll for the class via ISIS and await for the announcements.


Knowledge of elementary programming concepts will be helpful. Be aware that lack of such knowledge will increase the time demand of the class.

Homework is submitted via ISIS (see above), therefore you have to register there.

=== Students from other universities ===
If you are not a student at TU and want to earn credit, you have to solicit [[https://www.studsek.tu-berlin.de/menue/aktuelles/|''Nebenhörerschaft'']]: 

 * First fill the online [[https://www.studsek.tu-berlin.de/fileadmin/ref6/Antr_ge/Studierendenverwaltung_Antraege/Antrag_auf_Nebenh%C3%B6rerschaft_mit_Erhebungsbogen.pdf|''form'']].
 
 * Send the form to Sergej Dogadov's email (s.dogadov@tu-berlin.de) to sign 

 * Then send the signed form to our dean Prof. Dr. Rolf Niedermeier (rolf.niedermeier@tu-berlin.de).  

 * After getting your signed form back send it together with your current matriculation letter ('Immatrikulationsbescheinigung') to the student registration office (nebenhoerer@studsek.tu-berlin.de).