Module Details
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Title Big Data Analytics
Code COMP529
Coordinator Dr DK Wojtczak
Computer Science
D.Wojtczak@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To introduce students to advanced methods and algorithms used in Big Data analytics.
To introduce students to software environments that enable developing solutions for Big Data problems.
To introduce students to implementing algorithms using such software environments.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Deep and systematic knowledge of algorithmic approaches for Big Data analysis and handling batch and streaming data.

(LO2) Comprehensive and critical insight into the software environments that can be used to enable algorithms to scale up to analysis of large batch and streaming datasets.

(LO3) Devising a most suitable algorithm for solving a Big Data problem

(LO4) Demonstrating a critical awareness of current problems and research issues in the field of Big Data

(S1) Numeracy/computational skills - Reason with numbers/mathematical concepts

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Following instructions/protocols/procedures

Syllabus
 

Week 1: Introduction to Big Data, motivating real-world applications.
Week 2: Batch Analytics Part I.
Week 3: Batch Analytics Part II
Week 4: Introduction to Network Science and Network Science algorithms for data analysis
Week 5: Linear Algebra approaches and algorithms for data analysis.
Week 6: Introduction to key clustering algorithms and approaches
Week 7: Introduction to probabilistic modelling of large datasets. Sampling techniques and exploratory analysis on large data sets.
Week 8: Scalable algorithms for analysing large datasets.
Week 9: Real-world applications and examples of using the above methods and algorithms.
Week 10: Introduction to Sequential Bayesian Inference and Bayesian approaches for data analysis including Kalman filter
Week 11: Streaming Analytics
Week 12: Beyond separate batch and streaming analytics, challenges and advanced approaches to data analysis including data fusion.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial/Laboratory Work
Description:
Teaching Method 3 – Software Lab
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Due to Covid-19, in 2021/22, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions.
(a) Hybrid delivery
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Mix of on-campus/on-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions
Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial/Laboratory Work
Description: Mix of on-campus/on-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions

(b) Fully online delivery and assessment
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: On-line synchronous/asynchronous lectures
Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial/Laboratory Work
Description: On-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions

(c) Standard on-campus delivery
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Mix of on-campus/on-line synchronous/asynchronous sessions
Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial/Laboratory Work
Description: On-campus synchronous sessions

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

   12

 12

     48
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 102
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
(529) Final Exam Written Exam There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  120    60       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
(529.1) Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  18    20       
(529.2) Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  18    20       

Recommended Texts
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