James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

MA5851 - Data Science Master Class 1

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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Data Science is a field that is transforming society finding application in essentially all domains from business, to science and healthcare. It is constantly evolving with new techniques in mathematics, statistics, machine learning and computation/data manipulation continually emerging to extract knowledge and value from data. The Data Science Master Classes will bring in leaders in the field to report recent advances in data science techniques and/or applications of data science.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:36CP OF POSTGRADUATE SUBJECTS

Availabilities

, Study Period 86
Census Date 07-Nov-2019
Contact hours:
  • 65 hours - Online resources including readings, screencasts, embedded quizzing
    Method of Delivery:Online - JCU
    Assessment:quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (60%); computational laboratories/log book (20%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.