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Data Carpentry (9780)

Coordinating lecturer:Prof. dr. Dirk VALKENBORG 


Credits: 3,0
Study load hours: 81
Period: semester 2 (3sp)

Language of instruction: English
Exam contract: not possible

2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
Final grade2: Numerical
Tolerance3: See included in these programmes

Sequentiality
No sequentiality


Content

In this course, we will touch upon different capita selecta of data science, ranging from helicopter-view topics such as wicked problems and ethics, to specific such as software carpentry.



Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture  
Small group session  


Evaluation

Semester 2 (3,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written evaluation during teaching period60 %
Paper
Written exam40 %
Paper

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No


Learning outcomes
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Master of Statistics and Data Science
  •  EC 
  • The student knows the ethical, moral, legal, policy making, and privacy context of statistics and data science, and always acts accordingly.

     
  •  DC 
  • The student can apply basic principles regarding ethics and integrity to the fields of statistics and data science.

     
  •  DC 
  • The student can explain ethical issues and dilemmas within the fields of statistics and data science.

  •  EC 
  • The student knows the relevant stakeholders and understands the need for assertive and empathic interaction with them.

     
  •  DC 
  • The student can reflect on the role of the statistician and data scientist in the interaction with the stakeholders.

  •  EC 
  • The student knows the societal relevance of statistics and data science.

     
  •  DC 
  • The student can reflect on and explain the societal relevance of a task, particularly within the programme specialization

 

Included in these programmesTolerance3
Y



1   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2.
2   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3.
3   Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.