The following table maps course session dates, lesson topics, references, and content links for all three Data Analytics courses in the series.
course | date | wk no. | session links | learning objectives | out-of-class work |
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DAT-102 | TUE 29-JAN-19 |
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Introduction to data analytics |
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DAT-102 | TUE 5-FEB-19 |
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DAT-102 | TUE 12-FEB-19 |
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DAT-102 | TUE 19-FEB-19 |
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KISS: Non-summary descriptive statisticsPhase 0: Ida's whiskers Phase 1: (full group): IQR, Box plots, and outliers Phase 2: (full group): Scaled scores and percentiles Exploration activities:
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Inquiry cycle on the MN trees |
DAT-102 | TUE 26-FEB-19 |
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Summary-based descriptive stats: mean and standard deviation
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DAT-102 | TUE 5-MAR-19 |
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Census vs. sampling: estimates and margins of errors |
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DAT-102 | TUE 12-MAR-19 |
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Univariate and multi-variate experiments |
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DAT-102 | TUE 19-MAR-19 |
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Opportunity Atlas mini-project: multi-type data policy inquiry |
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DAT-102 | TUE 26-MAR-19 |
9 |
Population proportions |
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DAT-102 | TUE 2-APR-19 |
10 |
Interpreting p-values through experimentation |
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DAT-102 | TUE 9-APR-19 |
11 |
Data gathering 2: Human subject experiments |
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TUE 16-APR-19 |
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DAT-102 | TUE 23-APR-19 |
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Sampling (final) project practice and design |
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DAT-102 | TUE 30-APR-19 |
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Visualization best practicesFinal project concept development |
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DAT-102 | TUE 7-MAY-19 |
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Final project sharing and celebration of data |
FINAL SESSION | 1 |
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DAT-201 | TUE 03-SEP-19 |
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Session outline:
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Part 1: Pre-reading for week 2: Maps!Pre-reading on Responsible map making Part 2: Install QGISQGIS install homepage by platform. This software package is large and complicated, but has been ported to Windows and OSX. Many students have no problems with the install, but in some cases, there are dependency issues that take quite a bit of time to resolve because QGIS is based on python and several other packages. Please follow the instructions carefully and have a working copy on your computer by 10-SEP-19 for in-class demo (but realistically, the 17th is when we'll start using it in class). |
DAT-201 | TUE 10-SEP-19 |
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Map projections and Intro to QGIS |
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Homework:Explore QGIS, make sure you understand what a layer is and how to add one. Come with questions next week. For anyone who doesn't want to aimlessly explore, here's a good (but fast!) video introduction to QGIS. |
DAT-201 | TUE 17-SEP-19 |
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QGIS Demonstrations |
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Homework:Details available on the session guide; short version: make a map with PASDA data (mostly in-class), and start on your mid-semester mapping project (mostly out-of-class). Be ready to share what you're planning to do and any initial steps you've taken, next week. |
DAT-201 | TUE 24-SEP-19 |
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(Tentative) Mapping with Nine Mile Run Watershed AssociationSolve real-world problems with a local nonprofit! |
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DAT-201 | TUE 01-OCT-19 |
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QGIS and Map Layouts |
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DAT-201 | TUE 08-OCT-19 |
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Worktime and presenting mapping mini-project6-7pm: Finlize mapping mini-project |
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DAT-201 | TUE 15-OCT-19 |
7 |
Data cleaning and project lifecycle skills
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CLI.FUND.1 Differentiate between the unix BASH, Microsoft Corporation's command prompt, and the apple terminal in terms of origins, function, use, and proprietary status CLI.FUND.2 Navigate a diredctory structure with cd, ls, tab completions, and the use of the files named . and .. CLI.FUND.3 Maniuplate files and directories safetly with mkdir, mv, rm, and cp CLI.FUND.4 Parse file access permissions info as displayed by ls -al and safely issue commands with superuser powers via sudo |
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DAT-201 | TUE 22-OCT-19 |
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Clip board databases!How are spreadsheets and databases related? By the table, of course! Dig into the fundamentals of structure data system design, population, and querying. |
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DAT-201 | TUE 29-OCT-19 |
9 |
Databases: Designs, features, & use cases |
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DAT-201 | TUE 05-NOV-19 |
10 |
Databases: Designs, features, & use cases |
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DAT-201 | TUE 12-NOV-19 |
11 |
Tentative:Digital meeting with Mark Egge of High Street Consulting |
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DAT-201 | TUE 19-NOV-19 |
12 |
Database server configurationCarrying out even small administration tasks correctly on a database requires a basic foundation in how the larger DB system works with the operating systems and its users. Project work time
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TUE 26-NOV-19 |
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DAT-201 | TUE 03-DEC-19 |
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Collaborative project worktime & overviewPlease bring questions, your data, computers, and enthusiasm for collaborative help. |
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DAT-201 | TUE 10-DEC-19 |
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Final project sharing!Bring fully-baked final project to class at our normal 6:00 pm. We'll share what you've discovered, submit grade proposals, and offer final program feedback. |
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