Classification Methods

Introduction

This second semester subject ties directly with one of the areas of research covered
by groups that support the program.

Learning outcomes

1. Know, understand, describe and apply the main concepts of the three fundamental modules in those that the content of this subject has been structured: cluster module,  selection of characteristic module and classifiers module.

Teachers:

• Lourdes Borrajo Diz
• Jose Ramón Méndez Reboredo
• Reyes Pavón Rial

Invited Speakers:

• Fernando Díaz Gómez

Course Contents

1. Basic concepts of the classification
2. Clustering
3. Selection of characteristic
4. Classifiers
   

Course Activities

1. Classroom Lessons (2 ECTS).- It will consist mainly on magistral sessions and readings to introduce the work to be done in the other activities.
2. Experiments and Practices (1 ECTS).- It will consist on the develop of little examples and exercises supervised by the teachers.
3. Seminars (2 ECTS).- It will consist mainly in the presentation of a concrete item by students in small groups.
4. Conferences (0,5 ECTS).- It will consist on the elaboration of an original scientific article where a practical application of the information theory is explained, and its oral exposition.
5. Tutorials (0,5 ECTS).- It will consist in the solution of some problems proposed by the teachers, and the pursuit of the seminars and conferences.

Course Assessment

Evaluation Procedure for Regular-ASSISTANTS

1. Theoretical Exposure Assessment of different jobs over the course that will demonstrate the acquisition of skills and basic knowledge, both theoretical and practical for the subject.
2. Regular Attendance and active participation in classroom lessons and seminars. Active participation  means answer proposed questions by the teacher.
3. Performing the practice exercises.
4. Conducting seminar includes the development of a theme, its oral, exercise approach to colleagues and their evaluation.

Evaluation Procedure for NON-ASSISTANTS

1. Presentation of a paper or technical report raised about the content of the subject
2. Presentation of an application that solves a practical problem proposed.
3. Oral presentation on the seminar on the topic that was assigned and on which it must have been from some basic references. Previously, shall submit a summary and a copy of the written submission prior to its assessment.