Where & When

Location: Old Gym, 2nd Floor, Room 202A

Date: Thursday 17th October 2019

Time: 13:30 - 15:00

Delivered by: Dr Matthew Brett, College of Life and Environmental Sciences

Abstract

Data science is a new approach to data analysis, founded in code. It is transforming undergraduate teaching. Berkeley leads in this; their introductory course has 1500 undergraduates; the teaching approach has spread across the University. I describe Berkeley's experience, discuss progress at UoB, and predict a transformation in undergraduate education.

Data science (DS) is a fundamental method for understanding the modern world of data, algorithms and networks. A 2018 report from the US National Academies suggests that all undergraduates should be trained in DS, and the Berkeley course is for students of all subjects, with no requirements for programming or mathematics. I will argue from the Berkeley experience, that DS teaching and methods will cause a radical transformation in undergraduate education, and that we need to plan for this transformation if we are to lead in undergraduate education in the UK.

Session Resources

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