STATS 7022 - Data Science PG

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 1 - 2025

This course will introduce the fundamental concepts of modern data science. It will provide students with tools to deal with real, messy data, an understanding of the appropriate methods to use, and the ability to use these tools safely. Topics will include data 最新糖心Vlog; regression models including lasso regression, ridge regression and non-linearity with splines; classification models including logistic regression, linear discriminant analysis, support vector machines and random forests; and unsupervised learning methods such as principal component analysis, k-means and hierarchical clustering. The practical skills will be focused on data science in R.

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Course Details

Course Code	STATS 7022
Course	Data Science PG
Coordinating Unit	Mathematical Sciences
Term	Trimester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	MATHS 7027 and MATHS 7107
Assumed Knowledge	STATS 7107
Assessment	Ongoing assessment and examination.

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mr Max Glonek

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will:

Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational principles of machine learning
Recognise which method to use for a given data analysis problem.
Demonstrate an understanding the statistical underpinning of the chosen method.
Implement safely any chosen method and interpret the results.
Be confident to apply the methods to large datasets.
Apply the theory in the course to solve a range of problems at an appropriate level of difficulty.

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

最新糖心Vlog 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, 4, 5, 6
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.	2, 3, 5, 6
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.	6
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.	5, 6
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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

Learning Resources
Required Resources

All required resources are provided in MyUni. There is no requirement to buy a textbook.

Recommended Resources
1. James, Witten, Hastie, Tibshirani: An Introduction to Statistical Learning: with Applications in R 1st ed. (Springer New York)
2. Hastie, Tibshirani, Friedman: The Elements of Statistical Learning: Data Mining, Inference, and Prediction 2nd ed. (Springer New York)
3. Kuhn, Johnson: Applied Predictive Modelling 1st ed. (Springer New York)

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course uses a flipped-classroom model. Each week, students are expected to watch weekly topic videos in their own time. Material presented in the topic videos is then reinforced through a weekly interpretation seminar, and a weekly implementation practical.

Workload

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

This is a 3-unit course. In the semester or trimester format, you are expected to allocate the following study time to fully meet the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) for this course. Please note that students work at different paces, so this indicates the approximate time required to complete this course.

Learning Activity	Quantity	Workload Hours
Weekly Topic Videos	12	24
Weekly Workshops	12	24
Weekly Computer Exercises	12	24
Assignments	3	33
Online Tests	3	33
Online Quizzes	12	12
	TOTAL	150

Learning Activities Summary

The course will cover the following topics:

Overview of modelling frameworks
Data preprocessing
Model theory
Resampling
Penalised regression
Classification modelling
LDA/SVM
Non-parametric methods
Decision trees
Random forests
Feature selection
Unsupervised learning

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

Assessment Summary

Assessment	Weighting
Written assignments	15%
Online quizzes	5%
Online tests	30%
Practical exam	20%
Written exam	30%

Assessment Related Requirements

An aggregate score of 50% is required to pass the course.

This course also contains an exam hurdle. Students must achieve a grade of at least 40% in the written exam in order to pass the course.

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

All written assignments are to be e-submitted following the instructions on MyUni.

See MyUni for more comprehensive details regarding assignment submission, the late policy, etc.

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

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