Overview

This unit will introduce you to current topical research in Data Science applications and methods. Through weekly expert seminars, it will provide broad coverage of the issues, concepts, methods and techniques associated with data science research. You will then develop your independent research and written communication skills through short critical … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Simon Clarke

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Simon Clarke

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Understand and critically analyse a selection of research topics in data science;

2.

Summarise, evaluate and synthesise current trends and gaps in relevant literature;

3.

Undertake independent research on data science topics;

4.

Summarise and evaluate your research findings in written reports.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Critical reviews of research topics (5)
2 - Major essay on a chosen research topic

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Seminars

Workload requirements

Workload