Laura Biester

This course was very project based, so strong proficiency in python really helps. Although Machine Learning is not a requirement, a lot of the concepts we talked about seemed like extensions of broader ML concepts, and students who had taken ML definitely had a leg up. There was an opportunity to revise on most of the homework assignments, and the parameters of a given assignment are clear. If you enjoyed Machine Learning or are interested in the intersection of machine learning and linguistics (and sort of linear algebra), this is the course for you!

This course was very project based, so strong proficiency in python really helps. Although Machine Learning is not a requirement, a lot of the concepts we talked about seemed like extensions of broader ML concepts, and students who had taken ML definitely had a leg up. There was an opportunity to revise on most of the homework assign …Read more

I found the material engaging and throughout the semester, we worked on fun homework and projects which would be great additions to one's portfolio - given the rise of of ML applications in NLP. Overall, I had a great experience in the class. The work takes a fair amount of time, but it is satisfying and worth it. The work load is not too crazy, and for most assignments, she is flexible with deadlines. She allows for revision for each homework assignment which relieves some pressure. Highly recommend this course to anyone who enjoys programming, machine learning, and application-based computer science classes.

I found the material engaging and throughout the semester, we worked on fun homework and projects which would be great additions to one's portfolio - given the rise of of ML applications in NLP. Overall, I had a great experience in the class. The work takes a fair amount of time, but it is satisfying and worth it. The work load is no …Read more

Professor is a nice person but she is not accomodating to students needs. This being a CS class, students have to fear for their grades where this prevents us from learning anything properly. Most students are CS majors because they are not fluent in presentations, while she decides the fate of the class based on your one presentation. I honestly think the class materials are fun and essential but she is not the right professor to teach.

Professor is a nice person but she is not accomodating to students needs. This being a CS class, students have to fear for their grades where this prevents us from learning anything properly. Most students are CS majors because they are not fluent in presentations, while she decides the fate of the class based on your one presentatio …Read more