COMP41700 Seminar Series on Data Science

Academic Year 2019/2020

This module will incorporate a series of student-driven seminars on topics related to data science. The goal will be to explore the context and impact of data science in the real-world, through a presentation and discussion of relevant papers / articles. Six two-hour seminars will be held during the trimester (once a fortnight).

Each class will consist of a set of presentations on a chosen topic of interest followed by a discussion. Students will have two weeks to explore the topic by reading a set of papers and other resources provided by the module
co-ordinator in advance.

The exact format of the seminar will depend on the number of students attending. One possible format will consist of three group presentations, followed by a presentation by the module coordinator on
the day's topic, with students divided into groups, so that each group presents at least once during the trimester.

Students will be assessed based on their attendance and participation in the
presentation and discussions.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Student will have
- Developed an appreciation for the context and impact of data science
- Developed a broad understanding of the main disciplines underlying data science
- Developed presentation skills

Indicative Module Content:

Topcis may include:
- Data science utopia - successes of data science
- Data science; privacy and governance
- Data science dystopia - pitfalls and problems with data science
- The future of computer architectures for data science
- The future of algorithms for data science
- Novel applications of data science

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

12
Autonomous Student Learning

38
Total

50
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Teaching and learning approaches include: active/task-based learning; peer and group work; reflective learning; debates; student presentations. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Seminar: Presentation of Seminar Varies over the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

50
Attendance: Attendance and Participation in Seminar Series Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

50

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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