Module Details

Module Code: DATA
Module Title: Introduction to Data Analytics
Title: Introduction to Data Analytics
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Margaret Power
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide students with mathematical techniques appropriate for computer systems management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Newton's Method, Least Square Line, Curve Fitting, Least Square Method and Data Linearisation.
LO2 Numerical Techniques
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Numerical Methods Newton's method, line and curve fitting, forecasting
n/a
basic statistics
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Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
written exam
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final written exam
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
one written exam

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Tutorial Contact Tutorial 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 7.42 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Richard Johsonbaugh. (2018), Discreet Mathematics, 8 Ed.. [ISBN: 0-32-1964683].
  • Ian Jacques. (2018), Maths4Econ_P9, 9 Ed.. [ISBN: 1-292-1916-6].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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