Introduction

This preliminary chapter serves as the introduction to the book. I begin by delineating the goal: bridging the gap in machine learning literature for natural science students who may not possess an extensive computer science background. In this chapter, I outline the book’s structure, and emphasise that its chapters are crafted to be self-contained, enabling readers to focus on topics of specific interest. I discuss the prerequisites for understanding the content and highlight the importance of a fundamental grasp of mathematics at the undergraduate level. Furthermore, I point out optional and advanced material marked for those who wish to delve deeper.