Data Mining for Scientific Applications

A large volume of scientific data has been stored and is continually collected daily. This class is a shorter, less in-depth version of the Data Mining I class custom-made for the world of science. Get an overview of the basic methods, techniques and the process of data mining, with the emphasis on the scientific applications. Explore a variety of scientific case studies and successful applications of data mining techniques to mining of the various scientific data. Learn how data mining could be applied to successfully mine and make meaningful conclusions, predictions and classification of your data. Hands-on exercises included.

Note: "Biostatistics" or equivalent knowledge is required. This course is application-focused and does not require prior programming experience.

Course Number: CSE-40770 Credit: 3 units