CS5180 (Reinforcement Learning and Sequential Decision Making) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 4.8/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Introduces reinforcement learning and the underlying computational frameworks and the Markov decision process framework. Covers a variety of reinforcement learning algorithms, including model-based, model-free, value function, policy gradient, actor-critic, and Monte Carlo methods. Examines commonly used representations including deep learning representations and approaches to partially observable problems. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of probability and linear algebra, to complete programming assignments, and to complete a course project that applies some form of reinforcement learning to a problem of interest.
Data updated October 2026.