Course Info

DSC 445: Machine Learning I (Formerly Dsc 540)

The course is an advanced course designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and techniques of machine learning used in data science and artificial intelligence. Students will learn machine learning algorithms and techniques for classification and clustering, evaluation methods, and ethical considerations in the field.

CSC 412 and (DSC 441 or CSC 480) are prerequisites for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 15619
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: N/A at Loop Campus
  • Instructor:
  • Section: 711
  • Class number: 15620
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async
  • Instructor:

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 32962
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Casey Bennett | View syllabus
  • Section: 902
  • Class number: 33552
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01510 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jamshid Sourati | View syllabus
  • CLOSED

Section 941

Class number 35176

  • Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Casey Bennett | View syllabus


Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 22950
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00226 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Casey Bennett | View syllabus
  • Section: 802
  • Class number: 23430
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01510 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jamshid Sourati | View syllabus

Section 841

Class number 22951

  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00226 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Casey Bennett | View syllabus
  • CLOSED


Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 14626
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01110 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Casey Bennett | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 32935
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00220 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Casey Bennett | View syllabus
  • Section: 902
  • Class number: 36489
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01514 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 22961
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Casey Bennett | View syllabus
  • CLOSED
  • Section: 802
  • Class number: 26267
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01517 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus
  • CLOSED

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 12936
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01216 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 40070
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00220 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus
  • Section: 910
  • Class number: 40085
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 28905
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus
  • Section: 810
  • Class number: 28906
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 18569
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01216 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 37503
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00220 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus
  • Section: 910
  • Class number: 37521
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus

Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 28597
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 4155
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01216 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus

Summer 10 week 2020-2021

  • Section: 201
  • Class number: 41409
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus
  • Section: 210
  • Class number: 41411
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 30728
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus
  • Section: 910
  • Class number: 30749
  • Meeting time: -
  • Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)
  • Instructor: Ilyas Ustun | View syllabus