James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

MA4602 - Data Science Honours Project, Part 2 of 2

Subject Description

This subject completes the research project commenced in MA4601. Students will implement, evaluate and report on an open problem in data science using skills and techniques acquired during their studies.

Learning Outcomes

• Implement and experiment with algorithms in data science to gain insights and understanding of a research problem
• Analyse and synthesise knowledge of results and context to identify solutions to a research problem
• Communicate theoretical and applied data science knowledge to write a substantial research dissertation and present orally to both technical and non-technical audiences

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Thesis/dissertation - (90%) - 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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