School Of Computing, Engineering And MathematicsProgramming for Data ScienceWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301113.1
Discipline: STATISTICS
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Familiarity with computer software programs such as Excel.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
About this Unit
The use of computers and computer programming for Data Science is fundamental to the discipline. This introductory unit will briefly cover the use of spreadsheet systems and then will consider programming in the statistical system “R” in detail. Other special purpose languages will also be touched on briefly including SQL (Structured Query Language).
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Access to a computer is required.