Analytics for Decision Making

Course aim

To provide an overview of the tools and techniques of data analytics, and how these can be used by an organisation. To introduce and use some of the common tools for analysis.

Course content

Introduction to data-driven decision making, associated challenges and ethical considerations. Neural networks: classification problems, error functions, gradient descent, cross-entropy etc. Image analysis: image processing, manipulation, segmentation etc. Convolutional Neural Networks: introduction to CNNs, convolutional layers, stochastic gradient descent, network architectures. Time series analysis. Programming: Python.

 

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 1054	Calculus 1

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	1 hour x 12 weeks
Seminar	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	1 hour x 12 weeks
Seminar	1 hour x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A x 13 Weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Programming exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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