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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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MA5831 - Advanced Data Management and Analysis using SAS

Credit points:03
Year:2022
Student Contribution Band:Band 1
Prerequisites:24CP OF POSTGRADUATE SUBJECTS
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS)

Subject Description

    This subject will provide students with cutting-edge tools and techniques for high-performance and large-scale computing, with focus on computer models and software designed to handle Big Data sets in a distributed and/or parallel fashion. Particular focus will be given to distributed and parallel computing using Map-Reduce/Hadoop and similar models for processing Big Data sets.

Learning Outcomes

  • list the different systems and approaches for high-performance and large-scale computing, as well as explain their differences
  • conceptually describe and apply models for distributed and parallel computing of Big Data sets, such as MapReduce and Spark
  • choose and apply different techniques and software for distributed and cloud computing of Big Data, such as Hadoop

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
  • Written > Case report 1 - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Literature review - (30%) - Individual
  • SAS online, case study and review - (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

Cairns, Study Period 81, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 27 Jan 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 17 Jan 2022 to Saturday, 05 Mar 2022
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Tutorials
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:
Additional: Only International students permitted to enrol.

JCU Online, Study Period 81, External

Census date:Thursday, 27 Jan 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 17 Jan 2022 to Saturday, 05 Mar 2022
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
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):
DR Neil Fraser
Lecturer(s):
DR Neil Fraser
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