Section: Day 3 - Data Models | IT5507 - Fundamentals of Data Science - 2025 - XKU | Whitireia&WelTec Moodle

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Section: Day 3 - Data Models | IT5507 - Fundamentals of Data Science - 2025 - XKU | Whitireia&WelTec Moodle

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-- School of Information Technology --

Fundamentals of Data Science
IT5507
- Announcements Forum
- Welcome to the Fundamentals of Data Science Course!
  
  We hope you enjoy your learning journey!
- Lecturer: Dr Hamid Mahroeian
  Email: hamid.mahroeian@whitireia.ac.nz
  
  Lecturer: Dr Harvey Ho
  Email: harvey.ho@weltec.ac.nz
- Course aim:
  To provide learners with a basic understanding of how data is modelled, stored, manipulated, and analysed using databases and visualisation techniques.
  
  Learning outcomes:
  By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
  Describe and explain data using a variety of visualization techniques and software tools.
  Analyse the data requirements of simple systems and model those requirements using conceptual and logical data modelling techniques.
  Create a simple database that includes tables, columns, primary keys, foreign keys and simple queries.
  
  Student Resources:
  Learning materials will be provided as required during the course via Moodle.
  Any other reference material will be provided by the lecturer throughout the course.
  Completion criteria:
  Students must attempt all assessments and achieve an overall grade of 50% to be successful in this course.

Day 3 - Data Models

Day 3 - Data Models

This topic on data models can be introduced next to emphasize the significance of comprehending and adjusting to various data representation techniques in the IT industry. In this field, working with diverse data models is crucial, as it involves understanding and implementing various structures to effectively manage and utilize information within different systems.
- Day 3 - Data Models File
- Lab 3 File
- Submit your Lab 3 here Assignment
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- Quiz 3
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- Additional resources
- Lecture notes (Much simplifed version) File
- IBM definition of What is data modeling? URL
- Why is Data Modeling Important for Your Business? URL
- NoSQL Databases: Advantages and Disadvantages URL