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COURSE SYLLABUSData Analytics TechnologiesISM?4545Online Instruction0580 Fall 2020InstructorJun (Thomas) MaOffice?Phone??(727) 712-5478Office?Address??SE, UP240FOffice?Hours?(use myCourses e-mail)?ma.jun@spcollege.eduHomepage? DescriptionThis course will introduce you to the processes of obtaining, preparing, and analyzing data to add organizational value.Learning Outcomes and Objectives1. The student will obtain data by:a. accessing and downloading datasets.b. importing multiple types of files.c. interacting with APIs to extract web data.2. The student will clean data by:a. assembling data.b. combining data.c. preparing data for analysis.3. The student will visualize data by: a. creating and interpreting line plots.b. creating and interpreting scatter plots. c. creating and interpreting histograms.?Textbook(s)Required – 1). Charles Severance. Python for Everybody: Exploring Data using Python 3 (FREE). .pdf download, also available as .html. 2) DataCamp (Free to students) Optional (for extra credit) - Delwiche and Slaughter. The Little SAS Book: A Primer, 5th ed. SAS Institute ?, 2012 (great reference book to have, plus useful for any of the extra credit SAS work in this class).Course RequirementsStudents should have regular access to a computer that is connected to the Internet. It is strongly recommended that students have a broadband (high-speed) internet connection such as DSL or a cable modem. When taking online quizzes and exams (or viewing online video), students should have an internet connection that is stable and will not drop their connection. Students without a stable high-speed internet connection should consider making arrangements to take online quizzes and exams at one of the St. Petersburg College libraries (or a similar facility) where a stable high-speed internet connection is available. Internet Explorer is the preferred browser to use to access course materials.For helpful tips, please see How to Be a Successful Student (Syllabus Addendum).Grading PolicyStudents must submit all of the assignments for each week by the deadline or they will not receive full credit for the week. No late assignments will be accepted.?Please note that computer problems, sickness, travel, and lack of planning do not constitute an excuse for not making a deadline. This may mean you will have to use computers on campus or somewhere other than your home, or submit the assignments to the instructor's college e-mail account if myCourses is down, should the need arise. This class is not graded on a curve; however, there IS?EXTRA CREDIT available in the form of five SAS assignments (See "EXTRA CREDIT: SAS" Module on main menu). Incomplete grades fall under the Incomplete Grades and Procedures of the college. A few of the minimum requirements include: An Incomplete “I” grade will be assigned only in the event of a verified serious illness or family emergency (death). Per SPC policy, for an incomplete grade to be assigned, the student must have a minimum of 80% of the course completed, as anything less than 80% will result in the appropriate letter grade being recorded. In the event of an “I”, the instructor will provide the terms for all required work to be completed; no later than the end of the sixth week of the next semester. After that time, a grade of “F” (or higher if the work that has been submitted is adequate to justify the higher grade) will be assigned.Grading CriteriaThis class uses the following to measure your learning:Python Tutorials (5 x 10) = 50Practice Assignments (6 x 10) =?60Discussions (5 x 5) =?25TOTAL = 135 PTSA = 121.5+B = 108-121.5C = 94.5-108D = 81-94.5F = <81EXTRA CREDIT:?SAS Assignments (5x3) = 15 pointsAttendance PolicyIn this class, if a student misses a week of work, it is assumed the student is not participating. This policy will be used to determine grades. Students who are not actively participating in class as defined in an instructor’s syllabus will be reported to the Administration during the week following the voluntary withdrawal date. Instructors will verify that students are in attendance during the first two weeks of class. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn for any class which they are not in attendance. Their financial aid will be adjusted based on the updated enrollment status. Immediately following the 60% point of the term, each instructor will verify which students are actively participating in class as defined in the course syllabus. Students classified as not meeting the criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF.” Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term. However, requests submitted after the 60% deadline will result in a “WF.” Students and instructors will automatically receive an email notification through their SPC email address whenever a withdrawal occurs. Withdrawing after the “Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of ‘W’” (see Academic Calendar below) can have serious consequences. If the student withdraws from a class after the deadline posted in the academic calendar, the student will receive a final grade of ‘WF,’ which has the same impact on the student’s GPA as a final grade of ‘F.’ A ‘WF’ grade also could impact the student’s financial aid and cause the student to repay some of their financial assistance. If the student is thinking about withdrawing from a class now, the student should consult with an academic advisor or financial assistance counselor first to be sure they understand all the possible outcomes of this decision.Academic IntegrityAcademic honesty and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Note that any form of copying or repeating input from other sources without proper APA citations is a transgression and will result in an F for the assignment. A second infraction will result in an F for the course.St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations. There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on a specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F. Note that copy/pasting published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you change the words slightly the ideas are someone else's so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461. Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior. course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. Also, let me know of changes I can make to the course so that it is more welcoming to, accessible to, or usable by students who take this course in the future.If you have documentation of a disability or feel you may have a disability:St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with AS, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact their instructor by the first week of the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact the Accessibility Coordinator (AC) that serves your campus for a confidential discussion. To find your AC for your specific campus, please go to the college-wide Accessibility Services website: SKILLS AND TECHNICAL STANDARDSThe field of computers and information technology is intellectually and at times physically challenging. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ensure that qualified applicants have the ability to pursue program admission. However, all students must meet the essential skills and technical standards required of the St. Petersburg College of Computer and Information Technology Programs with or without reasonable accommodations for admission and completion of the program to prepare for the profession of study. Each student will be held to the same standards with or without reasonable accommodations. Our focus is the student and to best prepare him or her for the profession. Our goal is for them to enter and complete the program without PETENCY ESSENTIAL FUNCTION EXAMPLES OF REQUIRED FUNCTIONS (not all inclusive)Interpersonal Communication Customer service, human relations and communication skills sufficient for effective interaction with others, whether in verbal or oral formats. * Communicate effectively with clients and team members by displaying excellent verbal/oral, written and listening skills. * Ability to demonstrate appropriate positive social skills to interact with clients, team members and colleagues.Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. * Demonstrate ability to conceptualize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate a problem and propose an adequate solution. * Analyze and evaluate problems to determine if given data and information will produce required plex?Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. * Capability to solve novel, ill-defined problems in a complex, real-world setting. * Ability to reduce a complex problem to a series of ordered steps. Identify both positive and negative factors that could impact the solution to a problem and prepare measures to manage those putation Applying the knowledge of mathematics to solve problems. * Identify mathematical and statistical analysis procedures needed to develop a solution. * Ability to apply similar problem solving techniques utilized in mathematics to solve logical computing and technology problems.Programming?and Analysis An understanding of writing computer programs by describing the process, procedure and the algorithm. * Articulate a series of actions or steps to achieve an end in a certain order. * Evaluate an ordered set of steps to solve a problem. * Determine the precision and accuracy required for a task.Professional Broad understanding of the industry and demonstrated web development and programming technical skills * Maintain knowledge of the tools, techniques and resources to remain current in the IT field. * Ability to complete an internship in the IT field. * Develop the skills needed to take the aligned industry certification(s).If a student cannot demonstrate the abilities above, it is the responsibility of the student to request an appropriate accommodation with Accessibility Services. Please contact the Accessibility Coordinator on your campus or visit spcollege.edu/accessibility. Determination of a reasonable accommodation will be made on an individual basis and the accommodation cannot fundamentally alter the nature of the program offered, impose an undue hardship, or jeopardize safety.TITANS CAREAs an SPC student it's vital that you know Titans Care. You can access resources through SPC’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) (), a collaborative resource for students with mental health or general life issues. SAP provides help and education in suicide prevention, mental health, substance abuse awareness and more. It is SPC’s belief that supporting mental wellness is everyone’s charge and that one loss as a result of substance abuse, mental illness, or suicide is one too many. If you or a loved one are considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.MISCELLANEOUSRead the following for college policies: HelpDesk (727) 341-4357? Calendar? Development Services? Student Services? Support Centers? Initiative Center (NIP)? ................
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