UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ADS2001 Data challenges 3

Faculty of Science

ADS2001 Data challenges 3 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ADS1002 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2025
Semester 1
Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ADS2001

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After ADS2001

1 unit list ADS2001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Overview

This is the third in a series of Data Challenges units which builds on industry-relevant data science case studies explored during the first two semesters of the course. Team-based learning is used to further develop and apply the suite of analytical skills required to discover the underlying answers to questions raised by large and complex sets of data. A broad range of problems will be presented from both STEM and humanities disciplines, including both academic and industry focused examples, and guest lectures will give you an insight into real problems faced by experts in the field. You will continue to discuss the technical and ethical elements of data, with a focus on data collection methods, scientific thinking, and issues surrounding privacy and to communicate project outcomes through a combination of written, oral and multimedia visualisations. You will also work in teams to apply the key principles, tools and techniques of data science to complex industry problems, and develop their capacity to communicate their analysis and ethical considerations to a range of potential stakeholders.

Offerings in 2025

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • AssignmentWritten
    80%
  • Reflective journalPortfolio
    20%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply scientific thinking to data-oriented projects and tasks;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate the ability to work in a team to achieve a goal;

  3. 3

    Analyse the ethical issues associated with data science decisions;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate a variety of approaches used to communicate complex ideas to potential stakeholders through a variety of techniques including role-play;

  5. 5

    Perform a range tasks to analyse and visualise data;

  6. 6

    Design approaches for collecting and analysing data for a range of industry problems.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Three hours of online learning to be completed pre-studio;
  • One three-hour studio and
  • Approximately six hours of project work and reflective practice per week

Studio-based learning and active learning more generally has comprehensively been demonstrated to deliver superior learning outcomes in comparison to traditional didactic delivery methods.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Hassan Fallahgoul
Dr Ashish Dutt
Chief Examiners
Dr Simon Clarke

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ADS2001?

You need ADS1002 before you enrol.

What can I take after ADS2001?

ADS2001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ADS2002. Those lead on to 2 units in all.

When is ADS2001 offered?

In 2025, ADS2001 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.

Does ADS2001 have an exam?

No. ADS2001 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20232024202520262027