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Data Science

Learning outcomes

Students who graduate from Data Science will be able to:

No. Learning outcome
1 Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in data science, and be able to describe the relationships between context-specific knowledge and data and evaluating how these can guide data analytics.
2 Exhibit deep knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles of experimental design, analysis and data outputs, of the relationships between these concepts, and of potential pitfalls.
3 Use quantitative models or visualisation methods on multiple types of data.
4 Manage data, metadata and derived knowledge, using appropriate storage, access and administration tools.
5 Communicate concepts and findings in data science through a range of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique.
6 Identify analytical approaches appropriate to a specific problem in data analysis, simulation-based modelling or equation-based modelling.
7 Create and use databases and graphical information systems using programming skills.
8 Address authentic problems in data science, working professionally and ethically and with consideration of cross-cultural perspectives, within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.