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SES # TOPICS KEY DATES
1 Introduction  
2 Binary Classification  
3 Concentration Inequalities  
4 Fast Rates and VC Theory  
5 The VC Inequality  
6 Covering Numbers  
7 Chaining  
8 Convexification  
9 Boosting Problem Set 1 due
10 Support Vector Machines  
11 Gradient Descent  
12 Projected Gradient Descent  
13 Mirror Descent Problem Set 2 due
14 Stochastic Gradient Descent  
15 Prediction with Expert Advice  
16 Follow the Perturbed Leader  
17 Online Learning with Structured Experts  
18 Stochastic Bandits  
19 Prediction of Individual Sequences Problem Set 3 due
20 Adversarial Bandits  
21 Linear Bandits  
22 Blackwell's Approachability  
23 Potential Based Approachability  
24 Final Project Presentation