Cloud computing

School of Computer and Information Sciences

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Information

ITS530 - B01 Analyzing & Visualizing Data

Spring 2021 Second Bi-Term

Course Format: Online

CRN: 22041

 

Instructor Information

Name: Gulsebnem Bishop

Email: [email protected]

Phone: Contact my email

Office Location: Online

Office Hours/Preferred Contact Times: As needed

Course Description

This course is intended to introduce students to modern programs and technologies that

are useful for organizing, manipulating, analyzing, and visualizing data. We start with an

overview of the R language, which will become the foundation for your work in this

class. Then we’ll move on to other useful tools, including working with regular

expressions, basic UNIX tools, XML, and SQL.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course:

1. Become a contributor on a data science team

2. Deploy a structured lifecycle approach to data analytics problems,

3. Apply appropriate analytic techniques and tools to analyzing big data

Learner Outcomes

Prepare students to have the technical knowledge and concepts and practices of

Computer Information Technology

Prepare students to analyze, visualize and get insight of the data

Prepare students to think critically about the concepts and practices of Computer

Information Technology

Course Website

Access to the course website is required via the iLearn portal on the University of the

Cumberlands website: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/ilearn/ 

or https://ucumberlands.blackboard.com/

Required Books and Resources

Title: Data Visualisation

ISBN: 9781526468925

Authors: Andy Kirk

Publisher: SAGE Publications Limited

Publication Date: 2019-10-07

Edition: 2nd ED.

Course Required text can be found and purchased via the UC Barnes and Noble

Bookstore: https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/page/find-textbooks

Suggested Books and Resources

Fundamentals of Data Visualization

ISBN: 9781492031055

Authors: Claus O. Wilke

Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Publication Date: 2019-03-18

Data Visualization

ISBN: 9780691181622

Authors: Kieran Healy

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Publication Date: 2018-12-18

Requirements and Policies

Academic Integrity/Plagiarism

At a Christian liberal arts university committed to the pursuit of truth and

understanding, any act of academic dishonesty is especially distressing and cannot be

tolerated. In general, academic dishonesty involves the abuse and misuse of

information or people to gain an undeserved academic advantage or evaluation. The

common forms of academic dishonesty include:

Cheating – using deception in the taking of tests or the preparation of written

work, using unauthorized materials, copying another person’s work with or without

consent, or assisting another in such activities.

Lying – falsifying, fabricating, or forging information in either written, spoken, or

video presentations.

Plagiarism—using the published writings, data, interpretations, or ideas of another

without proper documentation

Plagiarism includes copying and pasting material from the internet into

assignments without properly citing the source of the material.

Episodes of academic dishonesty are reported to the Vice President for Academic

Affairs. The potential penalty for academic dishonesty includes a failing grade on a

particular assignment, a failing grade for the entire course, or charges against the

student with the appropriate disciplinary body.

Attendance Policy

Course enrollment and participation will be monitored and verified for all students

during the first two weeks of classes. Lack of participation during this time may

jeopardize enrollment status. Each student is expected to meet course expectations by

completing the coursework required each week. Active participation and staying abreast

of the material is essential to success. Program specific attendance policies may still

apply.

Participation Policy

Students are expected to actively participate in intelligent discussion of assigned

topics in all areas, such as: Discussion Board Activities, Synchronous Sessions,

Forums, Shared Papers, etc. 

 Point adjustments will be taken for non-participation.

Disability Accommodations

University of the Cumberlands accepts students with certified disabilities and provides

reasonable accommodations for their certified needs in the classroom, in housing, in

food service or in other areas. For accommodations to be awarded, a student must

submit a completed Accommodations Application form and provide documentation of

the disability to the Disability Services Coordinator (Mr. Jacob Ratliff, Boswell Campus

Center, Student Services Office Suite, [email protected]). When all

paperwork is on file, a meeting between the student and the Coordinator will be

arranged to discuss possible accommodations before accommodations are formally

approved. Students must then meet with the Coordinator at the beginning of each

semester before any academic accommodations can be certified for that term.

Certifications for other accommodations are normally reviewed annually.

Academic Appeal

Both undergraduate and graduate students have the right to challenge a grade. If

discussions with the course instructor and department chair do not lead to a satisfactory

conclusion, students may file a formal written appeal with the Vice President for

Academic Affairs, who will forward the appeal to the chair of the Academic Appeals

Committee. This formal written appeal must be filed by the end of the 4th week of

classes in the next regular term following the term in which the course in question was

taken. The Academic Appeals Committee then gathers information from the student, the

instructor, and any other relevant parties. The Committee will deliver its

recommendation on the complaint to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. After

reviewing this recommendation and concurring or amending it, the Vice President for

Academic Affairs will inform the student and instructor of the disposition of the

complaint no later than the last day of classes of the term in which the complaint was

filed. Records of all actions regarding academic grade appeals, including their final

disposition, are maintained by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Academic

Appeals Committee. (Undergraduate Catalog/Graduate Catalog)

Student Responsibilities

Students should: 

Use University of the Cumberlands email system for all academic, administrative,

and co-curricular communication between faculty, staff and peers. 

Check for email and class announcements using iLearn (primary) and University of

the Cumberlands webmail (secondary) daily. 

Demonstrate Cumberlands Character in and outside the classroom per the

University Mission & Vision

Ensure you have consistent required technology for the course

Participate in courses regularly to:

Find announcements and updates

Complete assignments on time. Keep in mind that all deadlines use Eastern

Standard Time (EST).

Engage in discussion

Connect with fellow students and faculty

Present written work in an academic and professional manner.

Take examinations on the designated dates and times. Students should make

arrangements with faculty before the designated date for any needed

accommodations. 

Contact faculty or student success coordinator with questions or concerns.

Course Policies

1. The only authorized electronic means of academic, administrative, and co-

curricular communication between University of the Cumberlands and its students

is through the UCumberlands email system (i.e. Webmail). Each student is

responsible for monitoring his/her University email account frequently. This is the

primary email account used to correspond with you directly by the University;

imperative program information is sent to this email account specifically from

campus and program office.

2. Students should check for e-mail and class announcements using iLearn (primary)

and University of the Cumberlands webmail (secondary).

3. Students are expected to find out class assignments for missed classes and make

up missed work.

4. Students are expected to find out if any changes have been made in the class or

assignment schedule.

5. Written work must be presented in a professional manner.

6. Work that is not submitted in a professional manner will not be evaluated and will

be returned as unacceptable. 

7. There is a craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and diction (word

usage) are all tools of that craft. Writing at the collegiate level will show careful

attention to these elements of craft. 

8. Work that does not exhibit care with regard to these elements will be considered

as inadequate for college writing and graded accordingly.

9. Students are expected to take the examinations on the designated dates. If you

are unable to take the exam on the scheduled date and know in advance, you are

to make arrangements with your professor before the designated date. If you miss

the exam, you must have a legitimate reason as determined by your professor.

Recognizing that a large part of professional life is meeting deadlines, it is necessary to

develop time management and organizational skills. Failure to meet the course

deadlines may result in penalties. Keep in mind that all deadlines are set using Eastern

Standard Time (EST). Late assignments will NOT be accepted.

Course Activities and Experiences

Students are expected to:

Review any assigned reading material and prepare responses to

homework assigned.

Actively participate in activities, assignments, and discussions.

Evaluate and react to each other’s work in a supportive, constructive manner.

Complete specific assignments and exams when specified and in a

professional manner.

Utilize learned technologies for class assignments.

Connect content knowledge from core courses to practical training placement and

activities.

Links to Support

UC Academic Catalog: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/academic-catalog

UC Student Handbook: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/student-handbook

Academic Resources & Writing Center: www.ucumberlands.edu/learningcommons

Library: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/library/ 

Bookstore: https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/home

About University of the Cumberlands:

https://www.ucumberlands.edu/about/presidents-welcome

Instructions for Accessing, Downloading, and Activating Office 365 Pro Plus

(free for UC Students):

https://helpdesk.ucumberlands.edu/support/solutions/articles/7000045435

Course Evaluation

Course Assignments and Evaluation

Evaluation

Method: 

Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of

performance. Relative weights assigned to graded work are as follows:

Course

Evaluation Assignment Description  Points

Exam (1) 

In this class you will have 1 Final

exam will consist of multiple

choice/answer, short answer

questions, matching, and True/False

questions. Exam items derived

primarily from lectures and

readings. Exams will be available

through iLearn and completed

independently. 

Final Exam (Week 8 – 200

Points). 

200

Quizzes (7) 

There will be a quiz each week

(Week 1-7). Each quiz will consist of

multiple choice/answer, short

answer questions, matching, and

True/False questions. Quiz items

derived primarily from lectures and

readings.  Quizzes are 50 points

each. Quizzes will be available

through iLearn and completed

independently. Quizzes submitted

after the due date will receive zero

point as a grade. 

350

Project

Assignment 

(1) 

Assignments will come from the

lectures, reviewing literature, and

by   Internet/literature search.

Assignments submitted after the

due date will receive 0 as a

grade. Project Assignment is 100

points of your total grade of

100. 

100

Discussions

(7)

There will be a weekly discussion

throughout weeks 1-7 (except for

the final week). The discussion

question will be selected from the

content of that week. The students

are required to participate with an

initial post and minimum 2 posts to

friends’, stating their own opinions

and challenge classmates with their

comments. The discussions are

50 points each. 

350

TOTAL  1000

Grading Scale

Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as given

above in evaluation methods. The overall course grade will be determined according to

the following scale:

A= 900 – 1000 (90% - 100%)

B= 800 – 899 (80% - 89%)

C = 700 – 799 (70% - 79%)

F < 699 (Below 69%)

Course Schedule

Week  Weekly Lecture   Reading  Due Dates*

Week 1

Monday

Mar. 1-7

 Lesson 1

 -What is Data Visualization?

Chapter 1

Video Lecture 

-Discussion 1 (50 Points)

-Quiz 1 from Chapter 1 (50 Point

-Getting to know my students –

Survey

Due: Mar. 7, Midnight, 11:59

PM EST SUNDAY

Week 2

Monday

Mar. 8-14

 Lesson 2 

-Workflow Process Chapter 2

Video Lecture

-Discussion 2 (50 Points)

-Quiz 2 from Chapter 2 (50 Point

Due: Mar. 14, Midnight, 11:59

PM EST SUNDAY

Week 3

Monday

Mar. 15-21

 Lesson 3 

-Formulating Your Brief Chapter 3

Video Lecture

-Discussion 3 (50 Points)

-Quiz 3 from Chapter 3 (50 Point

Due: Mar. 21, Midnight, 11:59

PM EST SUNDAY

Week 4

Monday

Mar. 22-28

 Lesson 4 

-Working With Data

Chapter 4

Video Lecture

-Discussion 4 (50 Points)

-Quiz 4 from Chapter 4 (50 Point

Due: Mar. 28, Midnight, 11:59

PM EST SUNDAY

Week 5

Monday

Mar. 29-Apr. 4

 Lesson 5 

-Establishing Your Editorial

Thinking Chapter 5

Video Lecture

-Discussion 5 (50 Points)

-Quiz 5 from Chapter 5 (50 Point

-Paper Due (100 Points)

 (Details will be posted in the

Contents)

Due: Apr. 4, Midnight, 11:59

PM EST SUNDAY

Week 6

Monday

 Lesson 6 

-Data Representation

Chapter 6

Video Lecture

-Discussion 6 (50 Points)

-Quiz 6 from Chapter 6 (50 Point

Apr. 5-11 Due: Apr. 11, Midnight, 11:59

PM EST SUNDAY

Week 7

Monday

Apr.12-18

 Lesson 7 

-Interactivity Chapter 7

Video Lecture

-Discussion 7 (50 Points)

-Quiz 7 from Chapter 7 (50 Point

Due: Apr. 18, Midnight, 11:59

PM EST SUNDAY

Week 8

Monday

Apr. 19-21

 Lesson 8 

-Review of Week 1-7  Review

FINAL EXAM (200 Points)

Due: Apr. 21, Midnight, 11:59

PM EST WEDNESDAY

*ALL DUE DATES AND ASSIGNMENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

** Please note that even though our class ends on Friday Apr. 23, Final Exam is due

Apr. 21, Wednesday, 11:59 PM EST. 

***All assignments (except the Final Exam) are due in iLearn by 11:59pm EST on

SUNDAY of the corresponding week.

Syllabus Disclaimer

This syllabus contains important information critical to your success in this course. It

includes guidelines for this course and the instructor’s current expectations about

content, schedule, and requirements necessary for each student to achieve the best

educational results. While you must review and become familiar with the contents of

this syllabus, the instructor reserves the right to make adjustments or change in the

syllabus from time to time. Any changes to the syllabus will be discussed with the

students.