School of Computer and Information Sciences
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Information
ITS632 – B03 Intro to Data Mining
Spring 2021 Second Bi-Term
Course Format: Online
CRN: 22087
Instructor Information
Name: Matthew Taylor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 2027166875
Office Location: Conference Call
Office Hours/Preferred Contact Times: Remote- By Appointment Only
Course Description
The goal of the course is to introduce students to the current theories, practices, tools
and techniques in data mining. Because many topics and concepts in data mining are
learned most efficiently through hands-on work with data sets, we will spend time with
software analyzing and mining data. The goal is to gain a better understanding of how
data mining is applied and what is involved in data mining projects.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course:
Explain how businesses can gain competitive advantage through the mining of
data,
Describe when and how various data mining techniques should be applied,
Describe and explain strategic recommendations based on data mining results.
Explain the benefits and uses of data through data mining and machine learning
lenses and tools
Learner Outcomes
Understand the principles of classification and regression techniques
Know the principles of clustering
Understand the principles of the association rule
Understand the principles of spatial and temporal mining
Understand how to interpret the output produced by classification methods
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: Introduction to Data Mining
ISBN: 9780133128901
Authors: Pang-Ning Tan, Michael Steinbach, Anuj Karpatne, Vipin
Kumar
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
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
http://www.ucumberlands.edu/ilearn/
https://ucumberlands.blackboard.com/
https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/page/find-textbooks
Introduction to Data Mining
ISBN: 9788131764633
Publisher: Pearson Education India
Publication Date: 2020-07-31
Python For Everyone
ISBN: 9781119498612
Authors: Cay S. Horstmann, Rance D. Necaise
Publisher: Wiley Global Education
Publication Date: 2019-02-21
Data Mining for Scientific and Engineering Applications
ISBN: 9781402001147
Authors: R.L. Grossman, C. Kamath, P. Kegelmeyer, V. Kumar, R.
Namburu
Publisher: Springer Science & Media
Publication Date: 2001-10-31
Predictive Analytics and Data Mining
ISBN: 9780128016503
Authors: Vijay Kotu, Bala Deshpande
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
Publication Date: 2014-11-27
Requirements and Policies
Academic Dishonesty Policy
As 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:
1. cheating –
using deception in the taking of tests or the preparation of written work, using
with or without consent, or assisting another in such activities;
2. lying – falsifying, fabricating, or forging information in
either written or spoken presentations;
3. plagiarism –
using the published writings, data, interpretations, or ideas of another without
Episodes of academic dishonesty are reported as appropriate to the Vice President
for Academic Affairs. The potential penalty for academic dishonesty includes 1) a
failing grade on a particular assignment, 2) a failing grade for the entire course, 3)
suspension or expulsion, or (4) revocation of a degree.
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).
mailto:[email protected]
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/academic-catalog
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
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Course Evaluation
A student will be evaluated/weighted on the following basis:
1. Exams – Each exam will consist of multiple-choice, multiple answers, matching,
and True/False questions. Exam items derived primarily from lectures and
readings. Exams will be available through iLearn and completed independently.
2. Homework Assignments, Discussion, & Quizzes – Assignments, Discussion, &
Quizzes will be given throughout the term. 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 will be available
through iLearn and completed independently. Assignments and Discussions will
come from the course lectures, materials, and required reading assignments.
3. Practical Connection Assignment – Written Assignment where students will reflect
on course concepts and their practical connection to a working environment.
Please note:
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/academic-catalog
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/student-handbook
http://www.ucumberlands.edu/learningcommons
http://www.ucumberlands.edu/library/
https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/home
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/about/presidents-welcome
https://helpdesk.ucumberlands.edu/support/solutions/articles/7000045435
Weekly Assignments and Discussion Board: 60% Course Grade.
Midterm Exam: 20% Course Grade.
Final Exam: 20% Course Grade
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 Course Schedule Weekly Unit Readings/Topics Assignments and Due Dates Points Week 1 Date: 03/01/2021 Read Tan, Steinbach, & Kumar – Chapter 1 – Introduction Discussion Topics Assignment #1 Required (Due: 11:59 pm) *Failing to Participate in Week 1 may result in being dropped from the course. 40 50 Week 2 Date: 03/08/2021 Read Tan, Steinbach, & Kumar – Chapter 2 – Data, Chapter 3 – Exploring Data Discussion Topics (Due: 11:59 pm) 40 Week 3 Date: 03/15/2021 Read Tan, Steinbach, & Kumar – Chapter 4 – Classification: Basic Concepts, Decision Trees, and Model Evaluation Discussion Topics Assignment #2 Required (Due: 11:59 pm) 40 100 Week 4 Date: 03/22/2021 Read Tan, Steinbach, & Kumar – Chapter 5 – Association Analysis: Basic Concepts and Algorithms Discussion Topics Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-5) (Due: 11:59 pm 40 100 Week 5 Date: 03/29/2021 Read Tan, Steinbach, & Kumar – Chapter 6 – Association Analysis: Advanced Concepts, Discussion Topics Assignment #3 Required 40 100 Chapter 7 – Cluster Analysis: Basic Concepts and Algorithms (Due: 11:59 pm) Week 6 Date 04/05/2021 Read Tan, Steinbach, & Kumar – Chapter 8 – Cluster Analysis: Additional Issues and Algorithms, Chapter 9 – Anomaly Detection Discussion Topics Assignment #4 Required (Due: 11:59 pm) 40 50 Week 7 Date 04/12/2021 Read Tan, Steinbach, & Kumar – Chapter 10 – Avoiding False Discoveries Practical Connection Project: Assignment: Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study. Discussion Topics Final Term Project (Due: 11:59 pm, Date 04/18/2021) 40 200 Week 8 Date 04/19/2021 Review Chapters 1 – 10 *SHORT WEEK* All assignments must be completed by DATE at TIME EST. Discussion Topics Final Exam (Chapters 6-10) (Due: 11:59pm) 20 100 Total Points 1,000 x 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.
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