Ph.D. Course: Advanced Topics in Reinforcement Learning 2020-2021
Overview
In this module we will cover advanced topics in (Deep) Reinforcement Learning, such as function approximation methods with policy networks and actor-critic architectures, and Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning. The module will cover both theoretical foundations and applications. We will discuss key recent papers in this area and we will outline the open challenges in this field.
Prerequisites
Please note that this is an advanced module on Reinforcement Learning. We will briefly review the basics of Reinforcement Learning, but the instructor will assume good knowledge of Reinforcement Learning fundamentals including multi-armed bandits and tabular methods.
Before taking this module, the instructor suggests to review Chapters 1-2-3-4-6 of the following book:
Richard S. Sutton and Andrew G. Barto. Reinforcement Learning. An Introduction. Second Edition. MIT Press. [Link to book website]
Calendar of the Lectures
13 April 2021 9-11am (Online)
20 April 2021 9-11am (Online)
27 April 2021 9-11am (Online)
4 May 2021 9-11am (Online)
11 May 2021 9-11am (Online)
The module will be delivered through Microsoft Teams. The enrolled students will receive a link before the classes.
Resources
An extensive list of resources will be provided during the module.
Teaching Material
It will be made available here before the lectures.
Assessment
Students will be invited to present and discuss papers during the module.
Enrolment
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Slides
Introduction to the Module and Overview of RL Basics
Last updated: 3 May 2021.