Introduction To A319 Environmental Data Analysis

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A319 Environmental
Data Analysis
AY2021 Semester 2
Copyright © 2021 by Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

Admin matters
• Lecturers: Lee Yeow Peng (MC), Dr Linus Mak,

Chitra Sekar
• Lesson timing:
– Phase 1: 0915 – 1015
– Phase 2: 1100 – 1230
– Phase 3: 1400 – 1600
• All 13 lessons will be conducted face-to-face

in RP campus.
Module synopsis
This module introduces students to environmental data analysis based
on statistical concepts including hypothesis testing, correlation
analysis, regression and analysis of variance. Students will learn about
the importance of good data quality and apply appropriate data
cleaning and transformation techniques to organise and prepare data
for analysis.
Students will learn to process environmental data using data

visualisation software such as Tableau, and effectively present the
results in interactive graphics. The module also covers Geographic
Information System (GIS), a computer-based tool that stores,
manipulates and visualises geospatial information and its application in
the environmental industries such as vector disease surveillance,
pollution control, park management and ecological survey.

Module structure
This module comprises of four learning packages:
Continuous Continuous Assessment
Week Curriculum
Assessment Grade (CA) Weighting
1
Learning package 1:
2
3
Fundamentals of CA1 25%
data visualisation
4
5 Learning package 2:
6 Descriptive statistics and CA2 25%
7 sampling methods
8
Learning package 3:
9
Inferential statistical methods CA3 25%
10
11 Learning package 4:
12 Geographic information CA4
25%
13 system
Grade structure
• The CA grade will be based on the following criteria:
Team deliverables (e.g. group reports, program files, visuals,

Attainment of presentation, log sheets, worksheets etc.)
knowledge Class activities, class/team discussion, practice questions,
and skills reflection journal, pre-reading etc.
Individual deliverables (e.g. quiz for every learning package)
Ability to engage in critical inquiry and evaluate own

Self-directed understanding and learning process
Learning Engagement in discussions and practices
Reflection journal and evaluation
Commitment to learning with team and class, and managing the

Collaborative project
Learning Student’s punctuality and attendance

Grade structure
• Summative Assessment (SA): End-of-Semester Exam
(ESE) on 23 Feb 2022, 1:00pm
• Format of ESE: open-book, online, 120 min
• No Mid-Semester Assessment (MSA)
• The final module grade is determined by both CA and ESE

in the ratio of 60:40.
• This is the second time that this module is conducted. There

is no past year exam paper for this module.

Instructional mode
• This module will be conducted in Project-based Learning mode.
• Students will learn through lectures and practices in every

lesson, and apply the knowledge and skills acquired to do a team
project for every learning package. These projects will be similar
to those encountered in the environmental industries.
• Time will be allocated in phase 3 of every lesson for the team to

discuss the project with the lecturer. Teams are expected to
complete their project tasks outside the lesson hours.
• For each project team, students are required to assign project

roles (e.g. leader, scribe etc.) and tasks among the team
members.

Instructional mode
• Each team is required to complete their project deliverables
such as reports, presentation, log sheets etc. before the
deadline.
• Students are required to take a quiz on the last lesson of the

learning package i.e. Lesson 4, 7, 10 and 13. The quiz
covers all lessons in the learning package.
• Pre-reading material will be given prior to some lessons.

Students are required to do a graded pre-reading quiz in
phase 1, 915am - 925am of the respective lesson. Students
who are late for class will not be allowed to attempt the quiz.
• There is no individual graded assignment for this module.

Instructional mode
• A typical lesson schedule is shown below:
Phase 1:
0915 – 0925 Recap and pre-reading quiz
0925 – 1015 Lecture
Phase 2:
1100 – 1200 Lecture with demonstration
1200 – 1230 Students to do the practice questions
Phase 3:
1400 – 1530 Discussion on the practice questions
1530 – 1600 Students to discuss and work on their project
/ take the quiz for the learning package
After Phase 3:
1600 – 2359 Student to complete RJ, self and peer eval, project log sheet
and other deliverables
Module schedule
Week Mode of Delivery* Venue^ CA Other instructions, if any
1 F2F RP -
2 F2F RP -
3 F2F RP -
4 F2F RP CA1 Project Deliverable Submission + Quiz
5 F2F RP -
6 F2F RP -
8 F2F RP -
9 F2F RP -
11 F2F RP -
12 F2F RP -
* Mode of delivery: ^For lessons conducted in RP, please refer to
- F2F: Face-to-face lesson conducted in campus (or at external venue) LEO 2.0 for the specific venue assigned for your
- HBL: Home-based Learning (students are NOT
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by Republic lesson. Your lecturer/ Module Chair may also
Singapore
campus) issue instructions on the venue as needed.
Attendance requirement
(For modules with 13 attendance records)
Total
Absences*
Students should NOT have
• 7 or more absences*
If Total Absences* without LOA > 50%
> 50%
- Given a Fail (F) Grade • 3 or more absences* without LOA
If Total Absences* without LOA ≤ 50% *Absences includes:
- Required to pass ESE (if module has ESE)
and Module Grade capped to NGP Absent / Partial / Late & Partial
If All Absences* have LOA
≤ 50% If Total Absences* without LOA > 20%

and Module Grade capped to NGP
If Total Absences* without LOA ≤ 20%

- Met Attendance Requirement
NGP: Non-Graded Pass
Refer to the Student Handbook for more details.

Relevant FAQs are available here (Section 4).
Actions to be
IMPORTANT!
taken before
lesson 1…
The module will involve a lot of calculation and
the use of software for data analysis.
➢ Ensure that Microsoft Excel program is installed in

your laptop
➢ Install Tableau in your laptop (refer to slides 14-18)
➢ Bring a mouse for your laptop and a calculator for
the lessons.
Some
reminders…
This is a compulsory module. You will need to repeat this

module if you fail, which may affect your Year 3 internship
and graduation!
Stay alert and focus all the time as the lessons involve
a lot of hands-on practices.
Attempt all the practice questions by yourself!
Submit your RJ, peer and self evaluation, log sheet etc.
by 11:59pm on the lesson day.
Be punctual and present for all lessons.
Installation of Tableau
This module requires the use of a data visualisation software known
as Tableau. Please follow the instructions carefully for the installation.
Step 1: Click this link and then click Download Tableau Desktop when
the website below appear. Don’t need to download Tableau Prep.
Note: if the above link doesn’t work, please go to https://www.tableau.com/tft/activation.

Step 2: (a) Enter your RP email address for “Business E-mail” and then
(b) click Download Free Trial.
b
a

Step 3: Click Run when you see the window below. This will start the
installation.
Step 4: It will take a few minutes to

install the program. The progress bar
will indicate the progress in green.
Please be patient.

Step 5: After the installation is completed, you will be prompted to set-up
the program. Click Activate with product key when you see the window
below. Do NOT click the other options!
Step 6: Key in the product key:
TCQ0-C439-11C0-CE39-D96D
IMPORTANT:
The license key above is shared and is
only for students taking A319
Environmental Data Analysis. It only
allows a fixed number of users to access.
Hence, please only activate the key on
the laptop that you are using for this
module.

Step 7: Fill in the fields as shown when you see the registration window.
First Name & Last Name: Your full name

Email: Your RP email address
Organization: Republic Polytechnic
Phone: 65103000
Job Title: Student
City: Singapore
Postal Code: 738964
Country/Region: Singapore
Department: Any science related option
Industry: Any education related option
Step 8: Click Register after you have completed step 7.
Step 9: Close Tableau after step 8.


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OFFICIAL (CLOSED) \ NON-SENSITIVE

Copyright © 2021 by Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

• Lecturers: Lee Yeow Peng (MC), Dr Linus Mak,

• All 13 lessons will be conducted face-to-face

Students will learn to process environmental data using data

Copyright © 2021 by Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

Team deliverables (e.g. group reports, program files, visuals,

Ability to engage in critical inquiry and evaluate own

Commitment to learning with team and class, and managing the

Copyright © 2021 by Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

• Format of ESE: open-book, online, 120 min

• No Mid-Semester Assessment (MSA)

• The final module grade is determined by both CA and ESE

• This is the second time that this module is conducted. There

Copyright © 2021 by Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

• Students will learn through lectures and practices in every

• Time will be allocated in phase 3 of every lesson for the team to

• For each project team, students are required to assign project

Copyright © 2021 by Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

• Students are required to take a quiz on the last lesson of the

• Pre-reading material will be given prior to some lessons.

• There is no individual graded assignment for this module.

≤ 50% If Total Absences* without LOA > 20%

If Total Absences* without LOA ≤ 20%

NGP: Non-Graded Pass

Refer to the Student Handbook for more details.

➢ Ensure that Microsoft Excel program is installed in

This is a compulsory module. You will need to repeat this

Note: if the above link doesn’t work, please go to https://www.tableau.com/tft/activation.

Copyright © 2021 by Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

Copyright © 2021 by Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

Step 4: It will take a few minutes to

Copyright © 2021 by Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

Step 6: Key in the product key:

Copyright © 2021 by Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

First Name & Last Name: Your full name

Step 8: Click Register after you have completed step 7.

Step 9: Close Tableau after step 8.

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