This unit explores the essential knowledge and skills of data science and big data analytics, in particular, their applications into cyber security. Content includes: in-depth study of large-scale data management, processing, mining, curation, and analysis; and, big data technologies.

Unit details

Location:
Footscray Park
VU Sydney
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NIT3202

Prerequisites

NIT2102 - Cyber Security Essentials or

NIT2202 - Big Data

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Adapt appropriate data analytics methodologies and tools to generate the business intelligence;  
  2. Implement data analytics techniques using a current programing language; and  
  3. Design analytics solutions to achieve cyber security.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Laboratory Work Practical Lab Work (3) 30%
Assignment Assignment with presentation 20%
Test Tests (2) 50%

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As part of a course

You can choose to study this unit as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to structure your course to include this unit.

Course Study as part of
Bachelor of Information Technology Network and System Computing - Major
Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional) Network and System Computing - Major
Bachelor of Information Technology Web and Mobile Application Development - Major
Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional) Web and Mobile Application Development - Major

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