Predicting Extreme Climate Behavior with Machine Learning
Ends soon! Keep adding new skills with 10,000+ programs for $239 (usually $399). Save now.
Predicting Extreme Climate Behavior with Machine Learning
This course is part of Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies Specialization
Instructor: Osita Onyejekwe
Included with
Learn more
Recommended experience
Recommended experience
What you'll learn
Analyze and differentiate between various machine learning algorithms, including unsupervised and supervised methods
Apply dimensionality reduction techniques, such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Singular Value Decomposition (SVD), to complex datasets
Implement supervised learning algorithms using Python, and evaluate their performance through practical exercises and real-world case studies.
Develop and apply effective clustering methods to analyze and segment data
Skills you'll gain
Tools you'll learn
Details to know
4 assignments
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Build your subject-matter expertise
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
There are 5 modules in this course
Throughout Predicting Extreme Climate Behavior with Machine Learning, you'll explore both theoretical concepts and practical applications or machine learning and data analysis. You'll begin by analyzing unsupervised learning algorithms, mastering techniques like clustering and dimensionality reduction, and applying them to real-world climate datasets. You'll also explore supervised learning, gaining hands-on experience with algorithms such as Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, and Neural Networks.
This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulderβs Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The MS-DS is an interdisciplinary degree that brings together faculty from CU Boulderβs departments of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Science, and others. The degree offers targeted courses, short 8-week sessions, and pay-as-you-go tuition. Admission is based on performance in three preliminary courses, not academic history. CU degrees on Coursera are ideal for recent graduates or working professionals. Learn more: MS in Data Science: https://www.coursera.org/degrees/master-of-science-data-science-boulder
Data can be viewed in higher and lower dimensions, and this module will help you explore this key aspect of data science. PCA/SVD are two key methods of unsupervised machine learning in terms of dimensional reduction
What's included
6 videos4 readings1 assignment1 programming assignment1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
6 videosβ’Total 61 minutes
- Introduction to the Courseβ’5 minutes
- Meet the Instructorβ’1 minute
- Introduction to Unsupervised Learning and Techniquesβ’5 minutes
- PCA Overviewβ’19 minutes
- PCA in Terms of SVDβ’23 minutes
- PCA on Soil Temperature Data: Notebook Walkthroughβ’7 minutes
4 readingsβ’Total 51 minutes
- Course Updates and Accessibility Supportβ’1 minute
- Earn Academic Credit for your Work!β’10 minutes
- Course Supportβ’10 minutes
- Principal Component Analysis for Extremes and Application to U.S. Precipitationβ’30 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 20 minutes
- Principal Component Analysis and Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) β’20 minutes
1 programming assignmentβ’Total 60 minutes
- PCA on Soil Moisture Dataβ’60 minutes
1 discussion promptβ’Total 30 minutes
- Unsupervised Learning and Climate Anomaliesβ’30 minutes
1 ungraded labβ’Total 30 minutes
- PCA on Soil Temperature Data: Notebook Walkthroughβ’30 minutes
In this module, we delve into the concept of clustering, a fundamental technique in data analysis and machine learning. Clustering involves grouping a set of objects in such a way that objects in the same group (or cluster) are more similar to each other than to those in other groups. This module will provide a comprehensive exploration of clustering, including its various derivations, such as hierarchical clustering and K-Means.
What's included
3 videos4 readings1 assignment1 programming assignment1 ungraded lab
3 videosβ’Total 38 minutes
- Introduction to K-Means Clusteringβ’13 minutes
- K-Means Clustering Mathematicalβ’15 minutes
- What is Clustering: Notebook Walkthroughβ’11 minutes
4 readingsβ’Total 125 minutes
- K-Means Clustering Theoreticalβ’30 minutes
- K-Means Clustering Extensionβ’45 minutes
- Cluster Analysisβ’30 minutes
- Clustering and Trend Analysis of Global Extreme Droughts from 1900 to 2014β’20 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 30 minutes
- K-Means Clusteringβ’30 minutes
1 programming assignmentβ’Total 60 minutes
- Clusteringβ’60 minutes
1 ungraded labβ’Total 30 minutes
- What is Clustering: Notebook Walkthroughβ’30 minutes
Regression is a cornerstone technique in machine learning, particularly when working with continuous variables, and is essential for modeling relationships between variables and predicting outcomes. In this module, we will explore the fundamental principles of regression, focusing on linear regression.
What's included
2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 programming assignment2 ungraded labs
2 videosβ’Total 21 minutes
- Introduction to Statistical Regression: Notebook Walkthroughβ’8 minutes
- Introduction to Multiple Linear Regression: Notebook Walkthroughβ’12 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 45 minutes
- Linear Regressionβ’25 minutes
- Prediction of Climate Variable using Multiple Linear Regressionβ’20 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 10 minutes
- Linear Regressionβ’10 minutes
1 programming assignmentβ’Total 60 minutes
- Linear and Multiple Linear Regressionβ’60 minutes
2 ungraded labsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Introduction to Statistical Regression: Notebook Walkthroughβ’30 minutes
- Introduction to Multiple Linear Regression: Notebook Walkthroughβ’30 minutes
In this module, we will explore classification techniques, a critical aspect of supervised learning in machine learning. Classification is the process of assigning labels to input data based on its features, and it is widely used for tasks like spam detection, medical diagnosis, and image recognition. Throughout this module, we will explore several key classification methods, including Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forest, and Support Vector Machines (SVM). Each of these techniques offers unique strengths and is suited to different types of data and problem contexts. By the end of this module, you will have a thorough understanding of how these classification algorithms work, how to implement them, and how to choose the right method for your specific supervised learning challenges.
What's included
9 videos3 readings3 programming assignments2 ungraded labs
9 videosβ’Total 128 minutes
- Introduction to Logistic Regression: Theoreticalβ’20 minutes
- Introduction to Logistic Regression: Notebook Walkthroughβ’11 minutes
- Introduction to Decision Trees: Theoreticalβ’14 minutes
- Introduction to Decision Trees: Practical Notebook Walkthroughβ’14 minutes
- Support Vector Machines: Part 1β’15 minutes
- Support Vector Machines: Part 2β’7 minutes
- Support Vector Machines: Part 3β’14 minutes
- Support Vector Machines: Part 4β’23 minutes
- Introduction to Support Vector Machines: Practical Notebook Walkthroughβ’10 minutes
3 readingsβ’Total 100 minutes
- Logistic Regressionβ’20 minutes
- Decision Trees and Random Forestsβ’20 minutes
- A Guide to Support Vector Machines and Tutorialβ’60 minutes
3 programming assignmentsβ’Total 180 minutes
- Logistic Regressionβ’60 minutes
- Decision Treesβ’60 minutes
- Support Vector Machinesβ’60 minutes
2 ungraded labsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Introduction to Decision Trees: Practical Notebook Walkthroughβ’30 minutes
- Introduction to Support Vector Machines: Practical Notebook Walkthroughβ’30 minutes
This final module dives into Neural Networks and its application to climate data, primarily with different activation functions, layers, neurons and architectural structures of the network.
What's included
3 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
3 videosβ’Total 67 minutes
- Introduction to Neural Networks: Part 1β’17 minutes
- Introduction to Neural Networks: Part 2β’29 minutes
- Applying Neural Networks on Climate Data for Drought Severityβ’21 minutes
4 readingsβ’Total 90 minutes
- An Introduction To and Applications of Neural Networksβ’30 minutes
- Characterizing Drought Prediction With Deep Learningβ’30 minutes
- Colorado Ground Water Analysisβ’20 minutes
- Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) Revisitedβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Neural Networksβ’15 minutes
1 discussion promptβ’Total 10 minutes
- Neural Networksβ’10 minutes
1 ungraded labβ’Total 60 minutes
- Neural Networksβ’60 minutes
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
Build toward a degree
This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.ΒΉ
Instructor
Offered by
Explore more from Data Analysis
- Status: Free TrialU
University of Colorado Boulder
Specialization
- Status: Free TrialU
University of Colorado Boulder
Course
- Status: Free TrialD
DeepLearning.AI
Course
- Status: Free TrialU
University of Colorado Boulder
Course
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Frequently asked questions
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you canβt afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, youβll find a link to apply on the description page.
More questions
Financial aid available,
