Coding Lab

Big data is now the buzzword. The advent of the Internet and availability of cheap data storage has caused an explosion of data. Having the skills to develop algorithms to process, analyse and manipulate data is now highly valued.

In this course, students will first be introduced to the fundamentals of database design. Students will learn about relational database models and apply design principles to create databases applicable to real life situations. Students will combine SQLite, a popular database engine module in Python, with other Python modules they have learnt to perform data processing and analytics. They will be exposed to the world of big data and learn the necessary tools to identify, analyse, and understand data. With the use of graphical tools for visualization and lessons on Statistics, students will be well-equipped to tackle real problems around them through data analysis.

This skill has a multitude of applications, across areas such as Finance, Bioinformatics, Supply Chain and Marketing.