COMP SCI 7403 - Mining Big Data

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

The Web and Internet Commerce provide extremely large datasets from which important information can be extracted by data mining. This course will cover practical algorithms for solving key problems in mining of massive datasets. It focuses on parallel algorithmic techniques that are used for large datasets in the area of cloud computing. Furthermore, stream processing algorithms for data streams that arrive constantly, page ranking algorithms for web search, and online advertisement systems are studied in detail.

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Course Details

Course Code	COMP SCI 7403
Course	Mining Big Data
Coordinating Unit	Computer Science
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 2 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	COMP SCI 7201
Assessment	Written exam and/or assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Markus Wagner

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1. To develop knowledge of algorithms for massive data sets and methodologies in the context of data mining.
2. To gain experience in matching various algorithms for particular classes of problems.
3. To gain experience in applying and developing algorithms as a part ofsoftware development for mining big data.
4. Read and understand scientific research papers in the area of big data, critically evaluate research papers, and present them in a seminar talk.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,4
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3,4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,2,3
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2,3
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	3,4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

The textbook for this course is: Anand Rajaraman, Jeffrey Ullman: Mining Massive Datasets, Cambridge University Press, 2012

Recommended Resources

During the course, additional literature (available fromInternet) will be recommended as additional reading.

Online Learning

The course will use the University's learning management system - Canvas. Students are expected to check the forum on a regular basis for announcements relating to the course and projects.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

No information currently available.

Workload

No information currently available.

Learning Activities Summary

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The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

3 assignments based on the material presented in the lecture (weight 10% each).
1 open-ended individual project (weight 70%).

The due dates will be announced through the course website.

Assessment Detail

Assessement	Type	Weight	Learning objectives	Abstraction	Design	Communication	Data	Programming
Assignment 1	Formative	10%	1,2,3	4	4	4	5	5
Assignment 2	Formative	10%	1,2,3	5	5	4	5	5
Assignment 3	Formative	10%	1,2,3	5	5	4	5	5
Open-ended project	Formative, Summative	70%	2,4	5	5	5	5	5

CBOK categories are explained in section 4 of the ICT core body of knowlege. Numbers assigned correspond to the Bloom taxonomy (see page 26 of the same document).

Submission

All work will be submitted through the course forum.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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