University of Glasgow

Advanced Machine Learning and its Applications

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University of Glasgow

Advanced Machine Learning and its Applications

Bo Liu
Xin Ma

Instructors: Bo Liu

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Handle advanced machine learning and LLM-assisted Python implementation

  • Apply machine learning to science applications

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August 2026

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5 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

This module introduces advanced data preprocessing techniques that improve data quality and enhance machine learning performance. It covers data cleaning, missing value processing, anomaly detection, data normalization, data encoding, feature selection, and dimensionality reduction. Python implementation, assisted by an LLM, and real-world case studies are integrated throughout the module. After learning this module, students will be able to:

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12 videos10 readings1 assignment1 ungraded lab

Reliable model evaluation is essential for developing trustworthy machine learning systems. This module introduces evaluation methodologies for different machine learning scenarios, including traditional model evaluation, sequential data evaluation, unstable model evaluation, imbalanced learning, and statistical comparison of machine learning models. Python implementation, assisted by an LLM, and practical case studies are incorporated throughout the module. After learning this module, students will be able to:

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11 videos8 readings1 assignment1 ungraded lab

This module introduces the design principles and optimization techniques of neural networks, including weight initialization, optimization algorithms, normalization methods, regularization strategies, and data augmentation techniques. Python implementation using modern deep learning frameworks and LLM-assisted programming are integrated with practical engineering examples. After learning this module, students will be able to:

What's included

10 videos7 readings1 assignment1 ungraded lab

This module introduces modern deep learning architectures for processing images and sequential data, including convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), long short-term memory (LSTM), gated recurrent units (GRU), attention mechanisms, and Transformers. Python implementation assisted by LLM and representative AI applications are covered throughout the module. After learning this module, students will be able to:

What's included

10 videos7 readings1 assignment1 ungraded lab

This module introduces the principles and applications of modern generative artificial intelligence, including traditional generative models, variational autoencoders (VAEs), normalizing flows, generative adversarial networks (GANs), and diffusion models. Python implementation assisted by LLM is combined with representative real-world case studies. After learning this module, students will be able to:

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10 videos8 readings1 assignment1 ungraded lab

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Instructors

Bo Liu
University of Glasgow
6 Courses4,242 learners
Xin Ma
University of Glasgow
3 Courses1 learner

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