ADS2002 Data challenges 4
Faculty of Science
ADS2002 Data challenges 4 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ADS2001 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ADS2002
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- ADS2001 Data challenges 3
After ADS2002
1 unit list ADS2002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This is the fourth in a series of Data Challenges units which builds on industry-relevant data science case studies explored during the first three 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 students an insight into real problems faced by experts in the field. Students 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 period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsWritten80%
- Reflective journalPortfolio20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply scientific thinking to data-oriented projects and tasks;
- 2
Demonstrate the ability to work in a team to achieve a goal;
- 3
Analyse the ethical issues associated with data science decisions;
- 4
Demonstrate a variety of approaches used to communicate complex ideas to potential stakeholders through a variety of techniques including role-play;
- 5
Perform a range tasks to analyse and visualise data;
- 6
Design approaches for collecting and analysing data for a range of industry problems.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
Three hours of online learning to be completed pre-workshop;
One three-hour workshop and
Approximately six hours of project work and reflective practice per week
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ashish Dutt
- Dr Russell Tsuchida
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Simon Clarke
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ADS2002?
You need ADS2001 before you enrol.
What can I take after ADS2002?
ADS2002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ADS3001.
When is ADS2002 offered?
In 2025, ADS2002 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does ADS2002 have an exam?
No. ADS2002 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.