James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

MA5851 - Data Science Master Class 1

Subject Description

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

• apply data science skills, knowledge and techniques to solve problems in a particular area of focus of the Master Class
• understand and apply new data science skills, knowledge and techniques to solve problems in data science
• communicate effectively the results of the project both orally and in written form at a career-ready level appropriate for the client

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Problem task - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Project plan - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Project report - (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.

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