ETC5512 Wild-caught data
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETC5512 Wild-caught data is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
Data can be obtained from many sources. It may be generated via experiments, collected from observational studies or surveys, obtained via sampling, or recorded using sensors. Each type of data has its own characteristics that affect the analysis tools we use. Very large data sets come with their own challenges and require some database skills. This unit will equip students with the tools to understand and use different sources of data. Open data sources will be emphasised.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the characteristics of various types of data sources including experiments, observational studies, surveys, sampling and sensors
- 2
utilise open data sources and access its various formats
- 3
manage large data files using a standard database language.
Workload and teaching
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Dianne Cook
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETC5512?
ETC5512 has no prerequisites.
When is ETC5512 offered?
In 2020, ETC5512 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ETC5512?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.