LIS-S 406 Scientific Data
3 credits
- Prerequisite(s): None
- Delivery: On-Campus, Online
Description
This course reviews data practices in the sciences from the perspectives of multiple scientific domains. Topics include data sources, management, lifecycles, description, organization, workflows, repositories, and analytical tools for the sciences. Additionally, students explore newly developing technologies and analytical practices including data visualization and big data methods.
Program Learning Outcomes Supported
Instructors map their courses to specific Data Science Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs). Mapped program goals drive the design of each course and what students can expect to generally learn.
- C1: Information Science - Demonstrate an understanding of the data lifecycle, including data curation, stewardship, and long-term preservation.
- C4: Information Science - Understand the characteristics of various data types generated and used by a variety of disciplines, subdisciplines, research communities, and government organizations.
- C5: Information Science - Understand critical issues associated with the storage, backup, and security of data.
- E2: Other Topics - Understand tools and techniques of project management.
Learning Outcomes
- Compare the role of scientific data in academia, government, industry, and other organizations.
- Summarize emerging data practices in the sciences.
- Evaluate best practices, tools, and technologies for scientific data.
- Create data management, workflow, and analysis plans for sample scientific data.
Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success (PLUS) Alignment
Instructors align their courses with the Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success. The profiles provide students various opportunities to deepen disciplinary understanding, participate in engaged learning, and refine what it means to be a well-rounded, well-educated person prepared for lifelong learning and success.
- 2.1 Problem Solver – Thinks Critically
- 2.3 Problem Solver – Analyzes, Synthesizes, And Evaluates
- 3.1 Innovator – Investigates
- 3.2 Innovator – Creates/Designs
Course Overview
In development
Policies and Procedures
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