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Learning outcomes

Data Science

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On successful completion of a major or minor in Data Science, students will be able to:

 Learning outcome
1Exhibit 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
2Exhibit 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
3Use quantitative models or visualisation methods on multiple types of data
4Manage data, metadata and derived knowledge, using appropriate storage, access and administration tools
5Communicate 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
6Identify analytical approaches appropriate to a specific problem in data analysis, simulation-based modelling or equation-based modelling
7Create and use databases and graphical information systems using programming skills
8Address authentic problems in data science, working professionally and ethically and with consideration of cross-cultural perspectives, within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams