Big Data Analysis
A required course in the Data Science Certificate Program. An elective course in the Database Management and Predictive Analytics Certificate Programs.
This course will help students navigate through the complex layers of Big Data while providing insight on ways to effectively use technologies and architectures to create and manage big data workflows. Concepts covered include an introduction to Big Data and related technologies, discussion of Big Data Processing Architectures, explanation of major concepts behind Big Data Management, and how all of those topics are applied in Big Data Analysis. Students will gain an understanding of the characteristics of big data and techniques for working on big data platforms through hands-on exercises in the tools and systems used by data scientists and data engineers including Hadoop (HiveQL & PIG), Apache Spark, and SparkSQL.
Required prerequisites: I&C SCI X427.05 Fundamentals of Data Science.
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SPRING 2025
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Start | Date 4/21/2025 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 4/22/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 4/29/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/6/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/13/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/20/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 5/27/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 6/3/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 6/10/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 05:30 PM | End Time 06:30 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event End | Date 6/15/2025 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
Textbook not required; you will be notified if this changes.
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Special Notes
This course will host live sessions via Zoom. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. Synchronous sessions are highly encouraged for an interactive learning experience but are optional. Sessions are recorded and available for viewing, allowing learners to engage with the content at their convenience.
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