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MA6635 - Mathematical Foundations of Data Science

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Mathematics
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2025/26

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course introduces the mathematical foundations of data science and the related extension to machine learning. It helps to equip students with the basic concepts, mathematical knowledge, and algorithm tools for understanding and extract usable information from massive data. This course also emphasizes the methodology of using data science to solve challenges in science and engineering.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 60%
Examination: 40%
Examination Duration: 1 hours
Min. Examination Passing Requirement: 30%
 

For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained.

 
Detailed Course Information

MA6635.pdf