Fall 2026 · Lecture 22 · November 18, 2026
Deep reinforcement learning
Combining representation learning with sequential decision making.
Learning goals
- Motivate function approximation in reinforcement learning.
- Explain the core idea of deep Q-learning.
- Recognize replay and target-network techniques.
Materials
Slides, code, examples, and references will be added after class.
Lecture notes
An architecture overview, training loop, and stability checklist will be added here.
Lecture extensions
Course materials and optional topics
Four independently reviewed sections
Assignment pending
Develop the assigned part of the lecture’s core course materials.
The course team will assign this section through a GitHub issue.
Assignment pending
Develop the assigned part of the lecture’s core course materials.
The course team will assign this section through a GitHub issue.
Assignment pending
Develop an optional extension, application, or related topic assigned for this lecture.
The course team will assign this section through a GitHub issue.
Assignment pending
Develop an optional extension, application, or related topic assigned for this lecture.
The course team will assign this section through a GitHub issue.