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SYLLABUS FOR GRADUATE COURSES

I. COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE NUMBER DIT 305 NO. OF UNITS 3

COURSE TITLE Advanced Data Mining and Visualization

PREREQUISITE/S

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM DIT

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course on data mining and visualization covers methodology and applications
in this field. It introduces the topic of data mining (also known as Knowledge Dis-
covery from Data or KDD) and visualization. It covers the basic concepts, principles,
related methods, and implementation techniques of data mining with applications
focusing on the two major data mining functions: (1) pattern discovery and (2) clus-
ter analysis. In pattern discovery, students will learn why patterns in data are im-
portant, how these patterns can be efficiently mined, and how to apply pattern dis-
covery in some interesting applications. Other related concepts that will be discussed
include (1) study methods for mining diverse kinds of frequent patterns, sequential
patterns; (2) pattern evaluation measures; (3) Visualization techniques; and (4) con-
straint-based pattern mining and their applications. In cluster analysis, students will
become familiar with concepts and methodologies for cluster analysis. Cluster analy-
sis is also known as clustering, data segmentation, or unsupervised learning. This
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topic will introduce students to the most commonly used clustering methodologies,
algorithms, and applications. Methodologies for clustering validation will also be dis-
cussed.

III. THE AUF GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

1. Values- oriented
2. Socially and ethically responsible
3. Professionally competent
4. Critical and creative thinkers
5. Lifelong learners
6. Globally -oriented

IV. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

Doctor of Information Technology (DIT)

 Demonstrate ability to propose or assess novel exploratory, evolutionary, or
even revolutionary approaches in the existing IT field of knowledge, contrib-
uting significant creation, innovation and creative solutions in different prob-
lems of information technology;

 Acquire high-level IT research skills meeting the needs of the industry and aca-
deme, providing research works that could trigger innovation, which could fos-
ter socio-economic development creating employment in the area of infor-
mation technology;

 Develop researches in line with the discovery of new knowledge in the field of
information technology; and
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 Acquire comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the key issues relating

to the efficient, effective and strategic use of information technologies in dif-
ferent organizations.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

PLO 1: demonstrate ability to propose or assess novel exploratory, evolutionary, or

even revolutionary approaches in the existing IT field of knowledge, contributing
significant creation, innovation and creative solutions in different problems of infor-
mation technology;

PLO 2: acquire high-level IT research skills meeting the needs of the industry and
academe, providing research works that could trigger innovation, which could foster
socio-economic development creating employment in the area of information tech-
nology;

PLO 3: develop researches in line with the discovery of new knowledge in the field
of information technology;

PLO 4: acquire comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the key issues relat-
ing to the efficient, effective and strategic use of information technologies in differ-
ent organizations.

Alignment of the Course to the Program Learning Outcomes

PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4 etc.

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CLO1 X

CLO2 X X

CLO3 X X X

Etc.

V. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

CLO 1: Categorize and carefully differentiate between situations for applying different data-mining
techniques: frequent pattern mining, association, correlation, clustering, and outlier analysis.

CLO 2: Evaluate the performance of different data-mining algorithms and propose data-mining so-
lutions for different applications.

CLO 3: The student will also become familiar with a wide range of visualizations techniques from
which he/she can select to properly present both to specialists and to general public results of per-
formed data mining.

VI. COURSE OUTLINE and LEARNING HOURS (should be between 45-50 learning hours,
estimated at 9-10 hours per module)

Course Outline CLOs Estimated Con-

tact or Learning
Hours

Module 1: CLO 1, 2 2 hours

 Data Mining Overview;
 Pattern Discovery Basic Concepts;
 Efficient Pattern Mining Methods;
 Applications of Data Mining
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 Data Objects and Attribute Types

 Basic Statistical Descriptions of Data
 Data Visualization
 Data Pre-processing

Module 2: CLO 3, 2 hours

 Mining Frequent Patterns
 Association and Correlation
 Pattern Evaluation Methods
 Constraint-Based Frequent Pattern Mining
 Mining Compressed or Approximate Patterns
 Basic Concepts of Cluster Analysis
 Deadline: Project proposal

Module 3: CLO 3, 4 2 hours

 Clustering Methods
 Evaluation of Clustering
 Reporting: Progress report 1

Module 4: 2 hours
 Reporting Progress report 2

Module 5: 2 hours
 Project presentation and Finalization

VII. ASSESSMENTS and RUBRICS

Assessment Tasks CLOs

Oral Presentation CLO 1, 2

Discussion Posts CLO 1, 2

Use the University Library resources and/or any available resources to research a CLO 2
teaching method/approach . Select object-oriented system development methods il-
lustrating the key features of this method/approach. Explain the features as demon-
strated in the method.
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Select object-oriented system development methods that you or your professional CLO 2
from the industry have used. Examine its techniques and strategies to determine
which methods is appropriate Support your decision with examples. Discuss any
mixing of approaches that you observe
Paper should be 5-7 pages in length.
Research papers based on an various implementations of object-oriented system de- CLO 3
velopment methods

Rubrics:

(Rubrics at least for the major requirement/s)

VIII. TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS and ACTIVITIES

Online presentation by the Professor (web conferencing, synchro-

nous/asynchronous)

Video demonstrations

Forums and Discussion Boards

Problem-based learning projects

Online presentation by student (synchronous), etc.

IX. REQUIRED READINGS

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(standard bibliography format, APA)

X. GRADING SYSTEM

Assessment CLO Percentage Weight

In-Course Assessments
Student Presentation CLO 1 20%
Discussion Forum (3 x CLO 1-3 30%
10%)
Case Analysis CLO 4 20%
Terminal Course Assess-
ment
Critical Review Paper CLO 1-4 30%

Total 100%

XI. CONSULTATION HOURS

NAME OF FACULTY EMAIL DAYS TIME

Dr. Rodolfo C. Raga Jr. raga.rodolfo.jr@auf.edu.ph SAT 4pm-7pm

XII. ADDITIONAL NOTES (honor code, study guide, etc.)