This unit (NIT3202) explores the essential knowledge and skills of data science and big data analytics, in particular, their applications into cyber security. Content includes: in-depth study of large-scale data management, processing, mining, curation, and analysis; and, big data technologies.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NIT3202
Prerequisites
NIT2102 - Cyber Security Essentials and
NIT2202 - Big Data
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Adapt appropriate data analytics methodologies and tools to generate the business intelligence; | ||
2. | Implement data analytics techniques using a current programing language; | ||
3. | Design analytics solutions to achieve cyber security; and | ||
4. | Demonstrate IT professionalism and evaluate the ethical issues related to information security, privacy, and data management. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Laboratory Work | Practical Lab Work (3) | 30% |
Test | Test (1) | 20% |
Assignment | Mini Project | 30% |
Presentation | Group work | 20% |
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