DATA309-21S2 (C) Semester Two 2021

Data Science Capstone Project

This occurrence is not offered in 2021

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 19 July 2021
End Date: Sunday, 14 November 2021
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 August 2021
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 1 October 2021

Description

This course will develop your ability to undertake research in data science. Your project will be motivated by a real data science problem, and you will design and complete a research project towards a solution. You will work in a group, with group supervision and, where appropriate, will meet with your data science industry contact. The course consists of regular lectures/tutorials and project group meetings, supported by web-based resources. You will present your findings to other students and stake holders, and prepare a written report. The emphasis is on working together to solve real-life data science problems using skills that are transferable to the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award

Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

Employable, innovative and enterprising

Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.

Biculturally competent and confident

Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.

Globally aware

Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

Course Coordinator

For further information see Mathematics and Statistics Head of Department

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,754.00

International fee $8,875.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Mathematics and Statistics .

All DATA309 Occurrences

  • DATA309-21S2 (C) Semester Two 2021 - Not Offered