The book for this class is:

Machine Learning, Tom Mitchell, McGraw Hill, 1997.

The book is available for sale in the University Book Store and covers approximately 70% of the class material. However, please note that simply reading the book and skipping lectures will not be sufficient for passing the class.

Also, several copies have been put on reserve in the E&S library. You can ask the circulation desk for it. You will be permitted to use it in the library for up to two hours, and possibly an additional two hours provided nobody else needs it.