This course is designed for Engineering, MGMT, Finance, Science/Technology, Agriculture students and other students from related areas. Students may use this 3-credit course to count toward their plan of study. When: May 12, 2015 – June 5, 2015 Where: Madrid & San Sebastian, Spain Eligibility: All finishing sophomores through graduates Activities: Morning lectures by Purdue Faculty member Afternoon and weekend visitations of historic and cultural sites and museums. What’s Included: Acommodation, 3 course credit, cultural events, visit University of San Sabastian, expedition and exploration. Course Credits: 3 CREDITS, No out of state tuition, Scholarships available For program information, please contact: Dr. Okan Ersoy, Tel: Jill Churchill, Tel: Application Deadline: March 1, 2015 San Sebastian Cibeles Palace, Madrid

PURDUE UNIVERSITY School of Electrical and Computer Engineering ECE (SA 10503) INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE LEARNING AND PATTERN RECOGNITION Maymester 2015 May 12 – June 5, 2015

Course Objective: To provide the student with the basic topics in machine learning and pattern recognition algorithms such as neural networks, support vector machines, decision trees, data mining and related methods for the design of intelligent and adaptive systems, to describe how they are used in applications, especially involving information and advanced technologies, and to provide hands-on experience with software tools.

Course Description: Intelligent information processing, search and retrieval, classification, recognition, prediction and optimization with machine learning and pattern recognition algorithms such as neural networks, support vector machines, decision trees and data mining methods, current models and architectures, implementational topics, applications in areas such as information processing, search and retrieval of internet data, signal/image processing, pattern recognition and classification, data encryption/decryption, prediction, optimization, simulation, system identification, communications and control.

Classification and recognition are very significant in a lot of domains such as multimedia, radar, sonar, optical character recognition, speech recognition, vision, remote sensing, agriculture, bioinformatics and medicine. We will discuss how intelligent learning algorithms are used in these areas with a number of practical examples from real-world problems.

Prediction is an application domain of classical significance. For example, predicting market prices in the near future is an interesting example. What types of signals are predictable? How do linear versus nonlinear prediction techniques compare? What are the best techniques for prediction? We will discuss answers to such significant and practical questions, with illustrations on a number of real-world problems.

System identification is very important, for example, in order to optimize a company’s performance in a defined manner, such as optimization of productivity. For this purpose, it is necessary to do system modeling first. Then, the inputs can be optimized to generate the best output(s) possible from the system. This topic is closely related with system optimization, and techniques such as Six Sigma and Design of Experiments.

Data mining is streamlining the transformation of masses of information into meaningful knowledge. It is a process that helps identify new opportunities by finding fundamental truths in apparently random data. The patterns revealed can shed light on application problems and assist in more useful, proactive decision making. Design of rule-based systems using intelligent learning algorithms is an important topic of this course.

Internet has become a major global mechanism for processing, search and retrieval of information and data, and led to new technologies such as e-commerce, e-business, web-based communications and networking. The algorithms learned in this course are fast becoming major tools for intelligent internet information processing and technology.

As other examples of significant application areas of recent interest, bioinformatics and remote sensing can be cited. Statistical and computational techniques to be discussed in this course have become very important in these and similar areas. In bioinformatics, the application may be DNA sequence analysis, drug design, and similar topics such as proteomics. In remote sensing, the application may be classification and modeling with multispectral, hyperspectral, radar, lidar and optical data.

The algorithms learned in this course are also very important to model and analyze global environmental applications, which are assuming more and more significance.

Prerequisites: Calculus and introductory linear algebra ( probability and statistical concepts used will be introduced during lectures). Homeworks: including MATLAB and Python exercises.

Examinations: Two hour examinations. Each hour exam will cover the material between the previous exam and the current exam. Final Project: The final project topic is a computer project using MATLAB or Python. The final project may also be in the form of miniprojects within the homeworks assigned. Grade: 35% each exam, 30% homeworks and computer projects

Textbook:Lecturer’s Course Notes, and Stephen Marshall, Machine Learning, An Algorithmic Perspective, 2 nd Edition, Chapman&Hall/CRC Press, 2009, ISBN: Computer Requirements: ECN dial-up or a PC or Macintosh computer with 256 MB or more of RAM, and 400MB of disk space. Each homework will include Python or Matlab exercises. Matlab 7.0 and above, and relevant toolboxes exist on ECN. Python is open source. Web Learning: The course materials including course notes, homeworks and solutions will be provided by , web page or other means.

Lecturer:Professor Okan K. Ersoy Office: MSEE 346, Purdue University Phone: (765) Fax: : (765) address:

MADRID Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is estimated to be around 6.5 million. Madrid, is a cosmopolitan city that combines the most modern infrastructures and the status as an economic, financial, administrative and service centre, with a large cultural and artistic heritage, a legacy of centuries of exciting history.

Strategically located in the geographic centre of the Iberian Peninsula at an altitude of 646 m above sea level, Madrid has one of the most important historic centers of all the great European cities. This heritage merges seamlessly with the city's modern and convenient infrastructures, a wide-ranging offer of accommodation and services, and all the latest state-of- the-art technologies in audiovisual and communications media. These conditions, together with all the drive of a dynamic and open society –as well as high-spirited and friendly– have made this metropolis one of the great capitals of the Western world.

Prado Museum The Prado is the biggest art gallery in the world. It has more than 7,600 paintings, but can exhibit only one part of its collection for lack of space. However a recent addition to the museum increased the space by 50%, so more paintings will be on display.

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza This museum permanently has the Thyssen Collection, one of Europe's biggest from the Baron Thyssen. It also has the Carmen Cervera Collection, with more modern paintings starting with the Impressionists. The highlight at the Thyssen is the collection of impressionist and post- impressionist works. It is astounding to find work after work by Lautrec, Van Goch, Cezanne, Renoir, Pisarro, Monet, Matisse - many others all in a small alcove - so much it literally takes one's breath away.

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (MNCARS) The museum specializes in Spanish contemporary art, art from the 20th century. The most famous Spanish artists of this time period are found in this museum, namely Picasso, Dali, Miro, Julio Gonzalez, Tapies, Oteiza, Equipo Cronica, Gerardo Rueda, Juan Gris, Pablo Gargallo, and Chillida. Salvador Dalí. The Enigma of Hitler, Painting. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía Collection, Madrid

Palacio Real de Madrid The Palacio Real in Madrid is also called the Palacio de Oriente. This palace is in the center of Madrid and is used by the king for ceremonial purposes. The king does not live here, but lives in the Palacio de la Zarzuela in the outskirts of the city.

The Sabatini Gardens The Sabatini Gardens are located by the north wing of the Royal Palace and were designed by Francesco Sabatini. He was an Italian architect of the 18th century who designed much of the Royal Palace, being the court architect. The gardens were not built at that time however. These gardens were built in 1933 where the royal stables were

The Basilica of San Francisco el Grande Near the Royal Palace, there is the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, which is dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels. The exterior of the church is in the neo-classic style and the facade of this church is simple and modest. St. Francis of Assissi came to Spain in 1214 on a pilgrimage to the tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela. He built a modest home for his companions and himself where the church now stands. In 1760 the building was demolished to build a bigger church. The building was finished in 1784 under the direction of Francisco Sabatini, the architect of the Royal Palace. There is a small fee to enter the church and a guide explains everything. Once one enters the church, one is overwhelmed by the beauty of the church.

Plaza Mayor One of Spain’s most beautiful plazas is the Plaza Mayor of Madrid. It is one of the most important places for visitors to see when they go to Madrid. It is rectangular in shape and measures about 129 by 94 meters. There are three story buildings surrounding the plaza, each with arcades on the ground floor. There are 476 balconies and there are nine entranceways to enter the plaza. The architecture is very uniform, and this gives the plaza a very beautiful look. Architecturally, it is a gem.

El Retiro Park El Retiro Park is located in the center of Madrid and is quite big, occupying a space of 12 hectares. In 1935 it was declared a Garden of Historic-Artistic Importance. It was constructed in 1632 by King Felipe IV as part of his Buen Retiro Palace

Cathedral de la Almudena Across the square of the Palacio Real is the Almudena Cathedral. This was the church where Prince Felipe married Letizia in 2004, in a very big state wedding. Before that wedding, the church was closed for many years because the church construction was not finished. The church is dedicated to Madrid’s patron saint, Santa Maria de la Almudena.

San Sebastián or Donostia San Sebastián or Donostia is a coastal city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km from the French border.

Playa de la Concha The beach downtown is the Playa de la Concha, and it is shaped like an arc. “Concha” means seashell. Beside the beach there is a walkway that goes all the way to downtown, and it is called the Paseo de la Concha. In the bay there is an island called Isla de Santa Clara, which has only a few buildings. The Paseo de la Concha is situated several meters above the beach, and there is a white railing made of wrought iron with a beautiful design. This railing is now a symbol of the city.

Monte Igeldo This is a very high hill that is on one side of the Ondarreta Beach. There is a funicular railway that takes you to the top of Monte Igeldo and runs every 15 minutes after 10 a.m. The cost is minimal. It takes only a few minutes to reach the top of the hill, where there is a breathtaking view of the bay and the city. There is a little attraction park on the top also.

Peine del Viento This is located on the Paseo de Eduardo Chillida. He was a famous abstract sculptor who was a native son of San Sebastian. He was born in 1924 and died in 2002, and is considered one of the world's greatest abstract sculptors. At the end of the walkway, he has three big abstract sculptures, called Peine del Viento (the Wind Comb). When the sea is rough and the wind strong, the waves crash against the base of these sculptures.