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ITO5202 · Data processing for big data

Official Handbook

2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Information Technology

Last checked: 30 Sep 2026 UTC

Overview

This unit focuses on big data processing, including volume, complexity, and velocity using the latest big data technologies. In big data volume, it covers large volume data processing using parallel technologies. In large dimensionality (or complexity), it covers various data analytics methods for parallel processing. For the velocity, it covers data streaming processing.

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
Monash OnlineTeaching period 3Monash Online (MO)

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Assignment 1: Large-Scale Data ProcessingProject40%—
2Assignment 2: Machine Learning and Streaming AnalyticsProject50%—
3Final QuizQuiz / Test10%—

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

  1. identify and explain big data concepts and technologies;
  2. write and interpret parallel database processing algorithms and methods;
  3. apply common data analytics and machine learning algorithms in a big data environment;
  4. use and evaluate streaming methods in big data processing;
  5. use big data streaming technologies.

Workload

A minimum of 144 hours over the 6 week teaching period should be used to complete assignments, participating in discussions, private study and revision.

ActivityDuration
Workshops12 hours

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