
Course unit details:
Applying Data Science
Unit code | DATA70202 |
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Credit rating | 15 |
Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
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Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
The module will be centre on delivering a project with the industry partner. Students will have a series of surgery sessions to receive support from lecturers on their work. They will also receive presentations from data professional who will also set them data problems to be solved in class.
Aims
- develop an understanding of the work in data analytics in practice
- introduce students to the work in data analytics in the professional environment
- promote student engagement with external industry partners
- develop a set of competences in project management, communication and team work
Learning outcomes
Students should be able to:
• Describe the critical issues of working with an organisation solving a problem involving data analytics
• Describe and apply methods and processes of project management when data is a key project component
• Develop methods of communication of data driven reports
• Develop competences in multidisciplinary team work
• Manage the task of solving the problem and delivering solutions using scientific knowledge, initiative and skills.
• Report and develop presentation skills
• Communicate with partners and create project specifications
• Collaborate in team work and cross-disciplinary work
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Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Nuno Pinto | Unit coordinator |