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CM2026 Advanced Machine Learning for Data-driven-Health 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus CM2026 (Spring 2026–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus CM2026 (Spring 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

-      Dimensionality Reduction

-      Graphical Models (Graphical Models)

-      Variational Inference

-      Bayesian learning

-      Hidden Markov Models and Markov Decision Processes

-      Graph Neural Networks

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student must be able to

·       explain and justify several important methods of machine learning

·       describe several types of methods and algorithms used in the field of deep learning and inference methods

·       implement and apply several types of methods, models and algorithms used in the field based on a high-level description of health data

·       extend and modify the methods covered in the course

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Knowledge of programming, equivalent to 6 credits

knowledge of linear algebra, corresponding to 6 credits

knowledge of statistics and probability, equivalent to 6 credits

and

basic knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence, corresponding to completed course CM1001 or CM2011

English 6

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Group Project, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • RED1 - Assignments, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Technology and Health

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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