Syllabus

Course Objectives

1. Integrate previously learned material in a novel application area of data science.
2. Complete a significant project using data science methods and principles.
3. Present results of your project in a professional forum or to a business client.
4. Document your data science journey and skills through a blog.
5. Leverage modern data science tools to share your work (e.g. GitHub)

During Class

• This senior project is self-directed. You will meet with your class at least once a week to report your progress and ask for guidance.
• You will be responsible for completing 126 hours of work on your project to earn an A grade.
• Your hours, together with your deliverables documented below, will define your final grade in your senior project.
• You will need to use our byui.harvestapp.com Links to an external site. account to track your hours weekly.

Hours and Deliverables Table

Grade	Hours	Deliverables
A	126	Regular attendance, at least four posts, a final presentation, and an amazing project
B	90	Regular attendance, at least three posts, final project presentation, a completed project of good quality
C	60	Regular attendance, at least two posts, no presentation, a completed project of standard quality
D	40	Sparse attendance, no blog, no presentation, some work on the project
F	< 40	Very sparse attendance, Breathe