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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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CP5805 - Programming and Data Analytics using Python

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 1
Prerequisites:6CP OF POSTGRADUATE SUBJECTS
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Subject Description

    In this subject, students will learn problem-solving and coding skills to design algorithms and develop solutions to data science and IT problems. Students will write programs using Python and related data science libraries to perform tasks including data visualisation and analysis.

Learning Outcomes

  • apply problem-solving techniques to develop algorithms in the IT context
  • apply best-practice coding techniques to develop solutions
  • use programming libraries to solve data science problems

Subject Assessment

  • Performance/Practice/Product > Software development/creation - (70%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Availabilities

Study Period 83, External

Census date:Thursday, 13 May 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 03 May 2021 to Saturday, 19 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 65 Hours - Other - Online resources including readings, screencasts, embedded quizzing.
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:
Courses:
  • Course 300104
  • Master of Data Science (Professional)

JCU Online, Study Period 83, External

Census date:Thursday, 13 May 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 03 May 2021 to Saturday, 19 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 65 Hours - Other - Online resources including readings, screencasts, embedded quizzing
Method of delivery:Online - JCU