SEDS 533

Probabilistic Reasoning

Graphical Probability Models. Bayesian Reasoning. Bayesian Networks. Learning in Bayesian Networks. Knowledge Engineering. Temporal Models. Inference in Dynamic Bayesian Networks. Markov Decision Processes.

Week Topics
1 Introduction
2 Graphical Probability Models
3 Representing Knowledge in an Uncertain World
4 Bayesian Reasoning
5 Inference in Bayesian Networks
6 Midterm
7 Learning in Bayesian Networks
8 Knowledge Engineering
9 Bayesian Network Applications
10 Temporal Models
11 Inference in Dynamic Bayesian Networks
12 Markov Decision Processes
13 Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes
14 Project Presentations