Major - Data Science
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3038.1
Related Courses
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3778.1
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Bachelor of Mathematics
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
Data is ubiquitous, and analysing data plays an increasingly important role in many careers. Data Science is based on mathematics and statistics, but there is more to it: a Data Scientist has the required expertise to convert all forms of data into valuable information. Building on the Bachelor of Mathematics, this major equips graduates with additional skills and knowledge for designing experimental studies, building and fitting of models, visualisation, estimation and prediction, storage and retrieval of big data. Such skills are essential for tasks such as the analysis of customer transactions and behaviour, scientific investigations, financial trends, and online behaviour.
Major
Structure
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time
Year 1
Spring
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301033
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Introduction to Data Science
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Year 2
Autumn
Spring
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300147
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Object Oriented Programming
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Year 3
Autumn
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301250
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Probabilistic Models and Inference
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Spring
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301035
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Environmental Informatics
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Recommended Sequence
Part-time
Year 1
Spring
Year 2
Spring
|
301033
|
Introduction to Data Science
|
Year 4
Autumn
Spring
|
300147
|
Object Oriented Programming
|
Year 5
Autumn
Spring
Year 6
Autumn
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301250
|
Probabilistic Models and Inference
|
Spring
|
301035
|
Environmental Informatics
|