Syllabus

Title
5409 Applications of Data Science
Instructors
ao.Univ.Prof. Dr. Andreas Mild
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/03/20 to 02/13/20
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 03/11/20 03:30 PM - 07:30 PM D4.0.022
Wednesday 03/18/20 03:30 PM - 07:30 PM EA.6.026
Wednesday 03/25/20 03:30 PM - 07:30 PM EA.6.032
Wednesday 04/01/20 03:30 PM - 07:30 PM D4.0.022
Wednesday 04/15/20 03:30 PM - 07:30 PM D4.0.022
Wednesday 04/22/20 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM D3.0.233
Contents

The course gives an introduction into applications of data science in the field of sensory data collected by everyday devices like smartphones.

The following topics will be covered:  Basics of sensory data, Handling noise and missing values, feature engineering, learning based on sensory data.

Practical examples will be done in R language.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course students will have knowledge about different areas of application for data science. Students will have a basic understanding of area-specific challenges and algorithms. Besides an understanding of the problem structure, students will learn to apply mathematical and statistical tools to support decision making. Apart from that, completing this course will contribute to the students’ ability to efficiently work and communicate in a team, work on solutions for complex practical problems by using modern statistical software.

Attendance requirements

The rules on the attendance of a Continuous Assessment Course (PI) apply. See the dedicated page on the WU portal for further information.

Teaching/learning method(s)
The course will combine alternative ways to deliver the different topics to the students. On the one hand, a classical lecture style approach where the instructor presents the software and the content will be used; on the other hand, students will have to solve hands-on problems in class and as homework.
Assessment

The final grade will be computed on the basis of three assignments. Bonus points may be earned by active participation.

First assignment: 30%

Second assignment: 20%

Third assignment: 50%

 

Grades:

1: =>90%

2: =>80%

3: =>70%

4: =>60%

 

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Successful conclusion of the course 1 of SBWL Data Science.

Please be aware that, for all courses in this SBWL, registration is only possibly for students who successfully have completed the entry course (Einstieg in die SBWL: Data Science).

Note that for courses within the SBWL "Data Science" we can only accept students enrolled in one of WU's bachelor programmes who qualify for starting an SBWL; particularly, we cannot accept students from other courses and programmes enrolled at WU as 'Mitbeleger' only.
Last edited: 2020-07-15



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