STP80090 Foundations of Data Science 2

Module CodeSTP80090
Module Name Foundations of Data Science 2
ECTS Weighting [1]5 ECTS
Semester taughtSemester 1
Module Coordinator/s Prof. Simon Wilson

Module Learning Outcomes

Module Content

Specific topics addressed in this module include: 

  • A further look a machine learning methods, building on the work in STP80080.
  • An introduction to distributed computing and how it is used in data science; 
  • Security and privacy issues with data;
  • Industry case study.

Teaching and learning Methods

This module is online with 4 weekly sessions. All content is available through Blackboard. Live online tutorials with the module lecturer or teaching demonstrator will be given.

Assessment Details

Reassessment Details

 100% supplemental open book take home examination

Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours (scheduled hours per student over full module), broken down by:33 hours
Lecture33

Independent study (outside scheduled contact hours), broken down by:82 hours
Preparation for classes and review of material (including preparation for examination, if applicable42
completion of assessments (including examination, if applicable)40
Total Hours115 hours







Module Pre-requisites

STF80080 Foundations of Data Science 1

Module Co-requisites

None

Module Website

Blackboard