GC2Y-2000 Big Data and Technology
Course Syllabus
Spring 2019
PROFESSOR INFORMATION
Name:
Dr.
Yao
Office:
Atkinson Hall 317
Telephone: (478) 445-5483
Email:
jf.yao@gcsu.edu
URL:
http://abacus.gcsu.edu
Office Hours: 8:20a.m.-9:20a.m., 10:50a.m.-12:20p.m. on Tu. and Th.
or by appointments
· Emails that are not urgent only will be answered during the office hours
CLASSROOM: ATK310
REQUIRED TEXT:
Big Data, by Viktor Mayer-Schonbergr and Kenneth Cukier (ISBN-13:
978-0-544-22775-0)
The book can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Big-Data-Revolution-Transform-Think-ebook/dp/B009N08NKW/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1546200474&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Big+Data%2C+by+Viktor+Mayer-Schonbergr+and+Kenneth
PREREQUISITES:
GC1Y-1000 and sophomore
status.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This
course focuses on the development of global perspectives within various
disciplinary, multidisciplinary, or interdisciplinary contexts. Course
materials will emphasize multiple intellectual approaches to issues, topics
and/or themes; provide appropriate opportunities to engage in learning beyond
the classroom; and fulfill the Georgia College writing-intensive course
curriculum overlay requirements. Course topics and themes will focus on big
data and technologies.
GRADE DISTRIBUTION:
Percentage
Class Participation 25% (Need to attend all the classes)
Term Project 25%
Term Paper 25%
Presentation 25% (Wed,
May 8, 2019 3:30 PM-5:45 PM)
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Total 100%
GRADEING POLICY:
Grade
Percentage
A
90% and up
B
80% - 89.99%
C
70% - 79.99%
D
60% - 69.99%
F
59.99% or less
COURSE POLICY:
· Class participation is essential in learning. It is your responsibility to attend the class in order to achieve good learning, therefore obtain a good grade.
· You must NOT miss a class unless you have a verifiable written excuse. An unexcused absence from a class will result in a numerical grade of zero for that class.
· The term project and the presentation is team effort. You must form a team of 2-3 people for your project.
· The term paper, however, is individual work.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
The integrity of students is a critical component of the academic process. All written work submitted in this course must be individual work unless the instructor assigns a team of students to work on an assignment. Students must properly document all outside sources used for projects, programs, and homework. The submission of another’s work as one’s own is plagiarism, and will be dealt with using the procedures outlined on the Undergraduate Catalog.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE:
Week One
Logical and Critical Thinking
Week Two
Logical and Critical Thinking
Week Three Logical and Critical Thinking
Week
Four Introduction to Big Data
Week
Five Big Data: Now and More
Week
Six Big Data: Correlation
Week
Seven Big Data: Datafication
Week
Eight Big Data: Value and Implications
Week
Nine Big Data: Risks and Control
Week
Ten Big Data: Next and Final thoughts
Week Eleven Big Data: Tools
Week Twelve Big Data: Tools
Week Thirteen
Big Data: Introduction
to Relevant Algorithms
Week
Fourteen Big
Data: Introduction to Relevant Algorithms
Week
Fifteen Presentation
Week Sixteen Presentation
· March 8, 2019 (5:00 PM) is the last day to drop without academic penalty (Unless if maximum number of dropped courses has been exceeded)
· Spring Break: March 16-23, 2019
· Last Day of Classes: May 6, 2019
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY
The intellectual
property of class assignments and other materials developed using university
resources that are commercialized are reviewed under the USG and GC policies to
determine ownership and/or payment rights. USG policies can be found at http://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/policy/6.3_intellectual_properties
and GCSU policies can be found at http://gcsu.smartcatalogiq.com/Policy-Manual/Policy-Manual/Academic-Affairs/EmploymentPolicies-Procedures-Benefits/Faculty-Professional-Development-Opportunities/Faculty-Research/Intellectual-Property-Policy-and-Procedures
.
ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENT NEEDS RELATED TO
DISABILITY
If you have a disability as described by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, you may be eligible to receive accommodations to assist in programmatic and physical accessibility. Disability Services, a unit of the GCSU Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, can assist you in formulating a reasonable accommodation plan and in providing support in developing appropriate accommodations to ensure equal access to all GCSU programs and facilities. Course requirements will not be waived, but accommodations may assist you in meeting the requirements. For documentation requirements and for additional information, we recommend that you contact Disability Services located in Maxwell Student Union at 478-445-5931 or 478-445-4233.
STUDENT OPINION SURVEYS
Given the technological sophistication of Georgia College students, the student opinion survey is being delivered through an online process. Your constructive feedback plays an indispensable role in shaping quality education at Georgia College. All responses are completely confidential and your name is not stored with your responses in any way. In addition, instructors will not see any results of the opinion survey until after final grades are submitted to the University. An invitation to complete the online opinion survey is distributed to students near the end of the semester. Your participation in this very important process is greatly appreciated.
FIRE DRILL PROCEDURE
Fire
drills will be conducted annually. In the event of a fire alarm, students will
exit the building in a quick and orderly manner through the nearest hallway exit.
Learn the floor plan and exits of the building. Do not use elevators. If you
encounter heavy smoke, crawl on the floor so as to gain fresh air. Assist
disabled persons and others if possible without endangering your own life.
Assemble for a head count on the front lawn of main campus or other designated
assembly area.
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE POLICY
Students are permitted to miss class in observance of religious holidays and other activities observed by a religious group of which the student is a member without academic penalty. Exercising of one’s rights under this policy is subject to the GC Honor Code. Students who miss class in observance of a religious holiday or event are required to make up the coursework missed as a result from the absence. The nature of the make-up assignments and the deadline for completion of such assignments are at the sole discretion of the instructor. Providing verifiable proof of the religious affiliation and activities are at the sole discretion of the instructor as well. Failure to follow the prescribed procedures voids all student rights under this policy.