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401-3910-71L 4 Credits MSC D-MATH

Student Seminar on Reinforcement Learning

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Martin Schweizer
Number of participants limited to 12.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:28

Abstract

The aim of this seminar is to give an introduction to some of the mathematical ideas behind reinforcement learning. This includes stochastic optimisation and convergence analysis. The emphasis is on mathematical theory, not on developing and testing algorithms.

Objective

The aim of this seminar is to give an introduction to some of the mathematical ideas behind reinforcement learning. This includes stochastic optimisation and convergence analysis. The emphasis is on mathematical theory, not on developing and testing algorithms.

Content

The aim of this seminar is to give an introduction to some of the mathematical ideas behind reinforcement learning. This includes stochastic optimisation and convergence analysis. The emphasis is on mathematical theory, not on developing and testing algorithms.

Resources

Literature

See the seminar homepage at https://metaphor.ethz.ch/x/2021/hs/401-3910-71L

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
02.08.2021
Signup End
17.09.2021
Priority: Registration for the course unit is until 29.08.2021 only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Student Seminar on Reinforcement Learning
  • Thu 14:15-16:00 (HG E 21)
  • 16.12 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG E 33.3)
  • 23.12 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG F 26.3)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Master
    • Seminars and Semester Papers
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