Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

Bachelor´s degree and Job experience for minimum 2 years after achieving the Bachelor´s degree.

Learning outcomes

Upon succesful completion of the course, students will

  • Acquire an understanding of data science and its fundamental principles by offering a high-level overview of concepts and principles
  • Learn how to prepare datasets, a critical part of Machine Learning
  • Gain experience with data transformation and Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) tools
  • Evaluate and assess business problems using real data

Contents

  • Intro to Data Science and basic concepts on Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Data transformations and intermediate data transformations
  • Automated Machine Learning (AutoML)
  • Business Problem development and solutions with AutoML

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, in the form of webinars over 3 days, including lab exercises applying data transformation software (e.g. Alteryx), an AutoML tool (e.g., DataRobot) and project work.

There are compulsory lab exercises.

Expected working hours are 140 hours

Examination requirements

Completed lab assignments are required to take the exam. Participation in class discussions is required in order to complete and obtain certain mandatory assignments. Information about these terms is in Canvas.

Examinations

The exam is conducted as a directory evaluation of submitted project report. The project is carried out individually or in pairs of two. Further information is in Canvas. The exam is assessed in the form of Pass/Fail

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Bachelor´s degree and Job experience for minimum 2 years after achieving the Bachelor´s degree.
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 10:56:55 AM