TRNS010

Digital Data: An exploration of the use and pervasiveness of data in a digitised society

15 points

Occurrences

  • TRNS010-25SU1 (C) Summer Jan 2025 start
  • TRNS010-25SU1 (D) Summer Jan 2025 start (Distance)
  • TRNS010-25B2 (C) Bridging Two 2025
  • TRNS010-25B2 (D) Bridging Two 2025 (Distance)
  • TRNS010-25B4 (C) Bridging Four 2025 - Not Offered - see department for alternatives
  • TRNS010-25B4 (D) Bridging Four 2025 (Distance) - Not Offered - see department for alternatives

Description

In this course, students will learn what data is and how it is used. It covers what it means for information to be stored, transferred, interpreted and processed by machines. It considers data critically as it makes preliminary exploration of how data is collected through devices and applications, to inform business decisions, government priorities, and scientific discoveries. Students learn to use and analyse data and to report and present their findings.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Programme Manager