Introduction to Data Science (11372.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit may be co-taught with 11516 Introduction to Data Science G.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Develop an understanding of the principles of data science;
2. Demonstrate practical knowledge in basic data preparation;
3. Use appropriate modelling and analyse techniques for simple data science problems;
4. Demonstrate competent skills in using data science technology; and
5. Interpret data analysis results and communicate findings.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
Students must have passed 24 credit points.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
11516 Introduction to Data Science GEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Working knowledge of discrete mathematics, algebra and numerical analysis.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Dr Ibrahim Radwan |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-campus | Dr Ibrahim Radwan |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Ibrahim Radwan |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Ibrahim Radwan |
Required texts
Students are not required to buy a textbook for this unit. However, it is strongly recommended that students use the following resources online and in the Library.
Recommended:
- "R for Data Science" by Garrett Grolemund and Hadley Wickham (https://r4ds.had.co.nz/)
- "Practical Data Science with R " by Nina Zumel and John Mount (available at the UC library)
Supplementary:
- "Modern Data Science with R" by Benjamin S. Baumer and Daniel T. Kaplan
- "Data Science from Scratch, 2nd Edition" by Joel Grus
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Assignments are meant to be individual work, although discussing a problem with another student or tutor is considered one reasonable way of learning. However, the actual submitted assignment must be the student's work. Students are expected to familiarise themselves with the University's Student Charter https://www.canberra.edu.au/Policies/PolicyProcedure/Index/200. Experience has shown that students who do not do their work are unlikely to pass the exam (and therefore the unit).
Assignments will be submitted electronically through the Unit Website interface on UC LearnOnline.
Assignment submissions will be assessed to address the specific requirements of each assignment, as stated in the assignment descriptions. They will receive a numerical mark, which, together with the other assessment items (tests, exams), defines a student's final grade as outlined in this section.
Responsibility for understanding
If there is any doubt about the requirements of any particular assignment or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student, who should contact the unit convenor or tutor. Further, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that they are correctly enrolled in the unit and that the lecturer/tutor and Student Administration have their correct contact details.
Special assessment requirements
In IDS, students must satisfactorily complete the second assignment (with a minimum of 50% of marks). Passing the unit that students have completed the requirements for the Academic Integrity Module Test is also compulsory.
To obtain a particular grade in this unit there must be no outstanding submissions at the end of week 14. The unit convener reserves the right to question students orally on any of their submitted work.
All assessment items will receive a numerical mark. The final grade will be determined as a weighted average of the individual assessment items (as described in Section 5a).
To be awarded a particular grade in IDS, students must meet the assignments' overall requirements and requirements set out in the table below. All grades are conditional upon the following minimum requirements:
- Minimum 50% in the final assignment.
- Fulfill the requirements for the AIM test.
Grade |
Minimum Percentage |
Pass |
Minimum 50% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
Credit |
Minimum 65% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
Distinction |
Minimum 75% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
High Distinction |
Minimum 85% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
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Please note that the unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.
Supplementary assessment
Students who miss the final assignment due to illness or other acceptable grounds (see link below) may be able to sit for a deferred examination. A doctor's certificate stating why the student could not sit for the exam or other required evidence should be given to Student Central (Bldg. 1) as soon as possible - generally within 3 days of the examination. See Assessment Policy https://www.canberra.edu.au/Policies/PolicyProcedure/Index/331 and Assessment Procedures https://www.canberra.edu.au/Policies/PolicyProcedure/Index/369 for more details. Students will only be allowed to sit for a deferred examination if there are no outstanding submissions or resubmissions for the assignments required to pass the subject as specified above.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Expected Average Student Workload: * denotes an assessable item
Lectures |
12x 2h |
=24h |
Tutorials / Computer laboratory classes / Unsupervised activities |
11x 2h |
=22h |
Preparation (lectures, tutorials, computer labs, reading) |
12x 2h |
=24h |
* Unit Readiness Test |
=8h |
|
* First Assignment |
=10h |
|
* Week 9 Online Test |
=12h |
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* Second Assignment (incl. preparation) |
=20h |
|
* Final Assignment (incl. preparation) |
=30h |
|
Total | =150h |
Participation requirements
Your participation in both class (lecture, tutorial/computer laboratory classes) and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and, therefore, the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items. Experience has shown that students who do not attend the classes and/or do not engage with the online content will have difficulty in passing the subject.
Required IT skills
Familiarity with using Windows or Mac computers
This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
In-unit costs
It is recommended that a USB stick/drive be brought to the computer laboratory classes for additional backup.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not Applicable
Additional information
In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the unit convenor is informed. The minimum participation requirement must be met in order to pass the unit (regardless of supporting documentation).
It is important that students refer to unit website (through UCLearn – UC's online learning environment) on a regular basis for any variations in the schedule and deadlines for the assessment tasks, which will be announced on the Unit Website. It is also the student's responsibility to ensure that they regularly check their UC email account, as electronic messages (whether via the unit's UCLearn site or directly) will be sent to this account.
The online discussion forum on the unit's UCLearn site is as very useful place for posting questions and students are strongly encouraged to make use of it.
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