DAT80230 - Big Data Analytics

(3 units)

This course presents current research in the application of algorithms and techniques for measuring, analyzing and mining patterns in large-scale datasets, data analysis issues related to large-scale data sampling and estimation, data cleaning, management and clustering. Research approaches for applications in areas such as urban computing, social media analysis and recommender systems will also be presented.

In addition to the classroom instruction, the on-ground students are required to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100-160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor (International students need to meet with their international student advisor for details).