Data Management unit (KXO131)

Introduction

This unit will explain the relationship between data, information, and knowledge and introduce several different methods/tools for managing, storing, securing, modelling, visualising, and analysing data. This unit will provide an understanding of how data can be manipulated to meet the needs of users. Changing data into information can be accomplished with a range of tools, including Splunk, SQL, and Python. This unit introduces the techniques to enable the students to use these tools for managing data, visualising data, creating information, and allowing knowledge development. Overarching the whole unit is the importance of data security and how it can be achieved.

Summary

Unit name	Data Management
Unit code	KXO131
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Miss Chunping Li
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	Third Party(ies): Shanghai Ocean University AEIN Institute
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Securely store, convert and query data, information, and knowledge
• Extract and analyse knowledge and information from data
• Apply ICT knowledge, skills, and tools to design and develop efficient solutions to data-based problems

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Lectorials: 45 minutes/week Tutorials: 2 hours/week
Assessment	Data Exploration Assignment (20%)|Data Modelling Assignment (20%)|Data Mining Assignment (30%)|Weekly Tutorial Test (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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