Research Topics in Big Data
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn, Spring
- Course code
- INFO319
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
Upon completion of the course the candidate shall
- understand central concepts, standards, and technologies for big data
- know about current research and industry trends in big data
- understand how big data can be exploited in the selected domain
- know about current research and industry trends in big data in the selected domain
- know the relevant research methods for the area
Skills
Upon completion of the course the candidate shall be able to
- use central technologies and tools for managing and using big data
- exploit big data in the selected domain
- prepare and evaluate uses of big data in practice
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Participation at 80% of course seminars is mandatory. When teaching is distributed across institutions, students in other institutions may participate online from their institution.
Compulsory requirements are only valid the semester they are approved.
Forms of Assessment
Portfolio (55%)
The exam assignment will be given in the language of instruction in the course.
The exam answer must be submitted in the same language as the exam assignment.
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Assessment in teaching semester.
Re-take exam:
Portfolio
Students with valid absence as defined in the UiB regulations § 5-5 can apply for an extended submission deadline to
School exam
A retake exam is arranged for students with valid absence as defined in the UiB regulations § 5-5
If there is a retake exam for students with valid absence students with the following result can also sit the exam:
- Interruption during the exam
- Fail/failed
If you have the right to take a retake exam and a retake exam is arranged for students with valid absences, you can sign up yourself in Studentweb after January 15/August 1.