ETC5450 Advanced R programming
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETC5450 Advanced R programming is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs (ETC5510, ETC5512 and ETC5513); or (ETC5250, ETC5550 or ETC5580).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ETC5450
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ETC5450
No unit lists ETC5450 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed the prerequisites listed or be granted permission by the CE.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
R is widely used as a tool for data analysis and one of the most popular programming languages. This unit delves into R from the programming aspect instead of using it as a data analysis tool. You will learn a variety of programming paradigms and delve into the foundations of R as a programming language.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Project100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
be familiar with the foundations of R programming
- 2
understand a variety of programming paradigms, including functional programming and object-oriented programming
- 3
utilise R’s functional and object-oriented programming systems
- 4
integrate the concept of metaprogramming to evaluate and construct new functions.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Wickham, H. (2019) Advanced R. Chapman & Hall. 2nd edition.
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Where it fits
ETC5450 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Rob Hyndman
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETC5450?
You need (ETC5510, ETC5512 and ETC5513); or (ETC5250, ETC5550 or ETC5580) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ETC5450 offered?
In 2027, ETC5450 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ETC5450?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETC5450 have an exam?
No. ETC5450 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ETC5450?
ETC5450 is part of Econometrics and business statistics.