Maths for Machine Learning

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MATH 1022
Course ID icon
Course ID
204141
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Giorgio Poggesi
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to equip students with mathematical skills critical for understanding and applying machine learning algorithms. Students will be able to explain and apply the mathematical concepts essential for machine learning, focusing on calculus, linear algebra, optimisation, probability, and information theory. Essential for machine learning and data science curricula, this course strengthens mathematical foundations, supporting advanced studies and practical applications in the field.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate the principles of calculus, linear algebra and probability theory and their applications in machine learning
  • Apply gradient-based optimisation techniques to simple multi-variate problems
  • Apply probability theory to model uncertainty and make predictions in machine learning tasks
  • Quantify information content in machine learning systems using information theory principles

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 28044
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-04
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-04
Class number
Class number 28048
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
11 Mar - 11 Mar Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
1 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
20 May - 20 May Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
Class number
Class number 28047
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Feb Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-43
12 Mar - 12 Mar Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-43
2 Apr - 16 Apr Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-43
21 May - 21 May Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-43
Class number
Class number 28046
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
26 May - 26 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
Class number
Class number 28045
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
26 May - 26 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 23166
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Darling West, G14
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Darling West, G14
Class number
Class number 21194
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
31 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
Class number
Class number 21195
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
31 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
Class number
Class number 21196
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 5:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 5:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
31 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 5:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 5:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
Class number
Class number 23167
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 5 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
19 Mar - 19 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
9 Apr - 9 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
7 May - 7 May Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
28 May - 28 May Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
Class number
Class number 23168
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 5 Mar Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 322
19 Mar - 19 Mar Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 322
9 Apr - 9 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 322
7 May - 7 May Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 322
28 May - 28 May Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 322
Class number
Class number 21197
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 5 Mar Thursday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
19 Mar - 19 Mar Thursday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
9 Apr - 9 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
7 May - 7 May Thursday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
28 May - 28 May Thursday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 53197
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
Class number
Class number 51261
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 6 Aug Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
20 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
10 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
29 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
Class number
Class number 51262
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 3 Aug Monday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
17 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
7 Sep - 21 Sep Monday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
26 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
Class number
Class number 51263
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 3 Aug Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
17 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
7 Sep - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
26 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
Class number
Class number 53198
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 11 Aug Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
25 Aug - 25 Aug Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
15 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
13 Oct - 13 Oct Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
3 Nov - 3 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
Class number
Class number 53199
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 13 Aug Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 1063
27 Aug - 27 Aug Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 1063
17 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 1063
15 Oct - 15 Oct Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 1063
5 Nov - 5 Nov Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 1063
Class number
Class number 51264
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 10 Aug Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2040
24 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2040
14 Sep - 14 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2040
12 Oct - 12 Oct Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2040
2 Nov - 2 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2040

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Assessment

A range of assignments designed to support course outcomes

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Computer Science majoring in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) majoring in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning