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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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CP5805 - Programming and Data Analytics using Python

Credit points:03
Year:2022
Student Contribution Band:Band 1
Prerequisites:6CP OF POSTGRADUATE SUBJECTS
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS)

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

JCU Online, Study Period 81, External

Census date:Thursday, 27 Jan 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 17 Jan 2022 to Saturday, 05 Mar 2022
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(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
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:Students in KeyPath Courses

JCU Online, Study Period 85, External

Census date:Thursday, 15 Sep 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 05 Sep 2022 to Saturday, 22 Oct 2022
Coordinator(s):
MR Lindsay Ward
Lecturer(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
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:Students in KeyPath Courses