Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Course Description

Strong computing and data analysis skills are becoming necessary in an ever-increasing number of disciplines and workplace contexts. This major focuses on data and scientific computation including technologies for efficient and effective data collection, conversion, analysis, visualisation, interpretation, storage, search, synthesis and provision through the internet. Many professional organisations use computing resources extensively for information analysis, storage, communication and distribution, providing you with many diverse career options as a graduate. The Data Science major provides students with practical computing and information technology skills. Students are able to (1) apply computational and statistical techniques to analyse diverse real-world datasets; (2) construct data science analyses in incremental and integrated stages; (3) explain ethical and social aspects and opportunities and constraints of contemporary data science practice.; (4) demonstrate ability to work effectively as a team member and as a team leader; (5) communicate data analytics processes and results clearly in oral and written formats in professional and lay terms; and (6) assess critically alternative solutions for the same data science project.