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COM3240   Reinforcement Learning   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2023/2024
Credit level: F6
Additional Information   COMU101, COMU103, COMU06, COMU05, COMU117, COMU109, COMU118. Students from departments other than Computer Science will need to demonstrate an excellent understanding of programming (Python or Matlab) and mathematics. A level math is compulsory.

Description

This module aims to teach students the theory and implementation of reinforcement learning. Topics include: Supervised learning: the backpropagation algorithm (as prerequisite for Deep reinforcement learning). Reinforcement Learning: Temporal Difference Learning (Q learning, SARSA), Deep Reinforcement Learning, Actor Critic Architectures and Advanced Topics. As well as the material taught in class, students are expected to self-study relevant books and research articles and produce reports in research article styles.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 64.0
Lab 24.0
Lecture 12.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Exam 2.0 100 % S2
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.