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Mathematics of Data Science
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:06
Abstract
Mostly self-contained, but fast-paced, introductory masters level course on various theoretical aspects of algorithms that aim to extract information from data.
Objective
Introduction to various mathematical aspects of Data Science.
Content
These topics lie in overlaps of Mathematics with: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, and/or Operations Research. Most lectures will feature Mathematical Open Problems. The main mathematical tools used will be Probability and Linear Algebra, and a basic familiarity with these subjects is required. There will also be some (although knowledge of these tools is not assumed) Graph Theory, Representation Theory, Applied Harmonic Analysis, among others. The topics treated will include Dimension reduction, Manifold learning, Sparse recovery, Random Matrices, Approximation Algorithms, Community detection in graphs, and several others.
Resources
Lecture Notes
https://people.math.ethz.ch/~abandeira/BandeiraSingerStrohmer-MDS-draft.pdf(seehttps://people.math.ethz.ch/~abandeira//TenLecturesFortyTwoProblems.pdffor some Open Problems)
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 180 minutes
- Aids
- 10 A4 pages summary (or 5 A4 pages on both sides).
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Mathematics of Data Science |
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3 h weekly |
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Mathematics of Data Science
Groups are selected in myStudies.
Mon 14-16 or Thu 12-14
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2 h weekly |
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Electives (In the ‘electives’ subcategory, at least two course units must be successfully completed.)
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Core Courses (For the Master's degree in Applied Mathematics the following additional condition (not manifest in myStudies) must be obeyed: At least 14 of the required 26 credits from core courses and electives must be acquired in areas of applied mathematics and further application-oriented fields.)
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Track: Signal Processing and Machine Learning (The core courses and specialisation courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialise in the area of "Signal Processing and Machine Learning ", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
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Core Courses (These core courses are particularly recommended for the field of "Signal Processing and Machine Learning". You may choose core courses form other fields in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 24 credits must be obtained from core courses during the MSc EEIT.)
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Statistics Master (The following courses belong to the curriculum of the Master's Programme in Statistics. The corresponding credits do not count as external credits even for course units where an enrolment at ETH Zurich is not possible.)
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