DATA 7303BOL - Data Science Research Project B

Online - Online Teaching 6 - 2024

Undertake an individual applied research project based within a workplace or industry context. This can form part of your portfolio you use for future job applications.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code DATA 7303BOL
    Course Data Science Research Project B
    Coordinating Unit Computer Science
    Term Online Teaching 6
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s Online
    Units 6
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Assessment Assignments
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Nordiana Shah

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    1: Utilise appropriate and relevant methodologies for data processing and analysis. 

    2: Apply industry standard data analysis techniques to develop algorithms and synthesise, apply, and evaluate new workflows and presentation of your data.  

    3: Derive conclusions and solutions relevant to your chosen research question and real-world context, engaging with the technical, management, and strategic considerations of data science.  

    4: Present and report on your research and clearly communicate and present your research results to stakeholders.  

    5: Critically evaluate your data and research processes and your personal learning journey through the program to identify areas of growth and change in your knowledge and skills.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2,3,5

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    3,5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1,2,3,4,5

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    1,2,3,4,5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    4,5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Primary Textbook:
    Hands-on Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques to Build Intelligent Systems
    Aurelien Geron
    O’REILLY

    Secondary textbooks:
    Deep Learning with Python
    François Chollet
    Online Learning
    This course is held online and all materials are available in MyUni
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course is taught entirely online with meetings with supervisor.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
    This course assumes a study and practice commitment of 20-25 hours per week.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Students will use the provided Project Planner tool to manage their project: to set key project milestones, plan their weekly tasks and record their progress. During the student's learning, students will work towards completing their Research Project, submitting their work in the final week.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    1. Project planner (15%)
    2. Progress presentation (15%)
    3. Final presentation (20%)
    4. Final report (50%)
    Assessment Detail
    Project planner 
    • Due: End of Each Week
    • Percentage of grade: 15%
    • Type: Individual - Weekly task
    Progress presentation
    • Due: End of Week 9
    • Percentage of grade: 15%
    • Type: Individual - presentation
    Final presentation
    • Due: End of Week 13
    • Percentage of grade: 20%
    • Type: Individual - presentation
    Final report
    • Due: End of Week 14
    • Percentage of grade: 50%
    • Type: Individual – Report
    Submission
    All assignments are submitted online in myUni assessment page
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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