2015-2016 University Catalog 
  
2015-2016 University Catalog

CSI 775 - Graphical Models for Inference and Decision Making

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Theory and methods for inference and decision making in environments characterized by uncertain information. Covers graphical probability and decision models. Studies approaches to representing knowledge about uncertain phenomena, and planning and acting under uncertainty. Topics include knowledge engineering, exact and approximate inference in graphical models, learning in graphical models, temporal reasoning, planning, and decision-making. Practical model-building experience provided. Students apply what they learn to a project of their own choosing.

Equivalent to OR 719; STAT 719 (2014-2015 Catalog).

Prerequisite(s): STAT 652 or 664, or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0