Fall 2024: CS 4435/5435 and DASE 4435 Data Mining

Course Information

Instructor: Oluwatosin Oluwadare Ph.D.

• Office: Engineering Building - ENG 244
• Phone: 719-255-3004
• E-mail: [email protected]

Time and Location

• Class Time: Tues/Thurs 12:15pm -1:30pm
• Office hours: Tues: 10:30am-11:30pm, Thurs: 10:00am -12:00pm and by appointment.
• Classroom: Engineering Building - ENG 101
• Course Management: Canvas

Course Description

Student Learning Outcomes

Logistics

Prerequisites

• General Pre-requisite: Ability to code in R, Matlab or Python programming language and a good knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• For CS 5435: CS 4420/5420 Database System 1 or similar courses. If you haven’t taken a database course from anywhere, please get the consent of the instructor.
• For CS 4434: CS 4420/5420 Database System 1 or consent of instructor.
• For DASE 4434: consent of instructor

Textbook

• (Required)Jiawei Han, Micheline Kamber, and Jian Pei. Data Mining: Concepts and Techniques, 3rd ed. (2nd edition is also fine), Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, June 2012. ISBN 9780123814791. Get an electronic copy from the UCCS Library.
• (Referene) [TSK] Pang-Ning Tan, Michael Steinbach, and Vipin Kumar. Introduction to Data Mining, Addison-Wesley, 2006. ISBN 0-321-32136-7. (Sample chapters at http://www-users.cs.umn.edu/~kumar/dmbook/index.php)
• (Reference for relevant chapters) [MRS] Christopher D. Manning, Prabhakar Raghavan, and Hinrich Schütze. Introduction to Information Retrieval, Cambridge University Press. 2008. (Free book at http://nlp.stanford.edu/IR-book/)
• (Reference) Jure Leskovec, Anand Rajaraman, and Jeff Ullman. Mining of Massive Datasets, 2nd ed., Cambridge University Press. (Free book at http://www.mmds.org/#ver21)
• (Reference) Gareth James, Daniela Witten, Trevor Hastie, and Robert Tibshirani. An Introduction to Statistical Learning with Applications in R, 1st ed., Springer, 2013. (Free book at http://www-bcf.usc.edu/~gareth/ISL/index.html)
• Additional papers and handouts relevant to the presented topics will be distributed as needed.

Grades

• Midterm Exam: 15% (Date: 29 Oct, 2024 )
• Final Exam: 17% (Date: 17 Dec, 2024 )
• Course Project: 35%(Must be done independently)
• Homework(HW): 25% (Must be done independently)
• Reading Assignment: 8% (10 minutes presentation of a Research topic)

Note: The final letter grades will be based on the curve of students' performace. Undergraduate and graduate students are to be compared in 2 separate groups

Assessment

Grade	Score
A	93.0% -100%
A-	90.9%-92.9
B+	87.0%- 89.9
B	83%-86.9%
B-	80.0%-82.9%
C+	77.0%-79.9%
C	73.0% -76.9%
C-	70.0%-72.9%
D+	67.0%-69.9%
D	63.0%-66.9%
D-	60.0%-65.9
F	59.9% and below

Note that we use Canvas as a tool for grading and it is a relative measure of your grade, however, it is not the only consideration we use to grade.

Attendance

Announcements

Assignments and Deadlines

• There will be assignments comprising of programming assignments, problems sets and reading assignments.
• You may discuss assignment problems with other students, but individual write-ups are required.
• Each individual assignment is 100 points. 
• All the assignments must be submitted through Canvas.  We will NOT take hardcopy or email submission unless the university verifies that Canvas was malfunctioning or unavailable. If you are not able to submit through Canvas due to its technical failure, you can email your assignment to us, together with a screenshot showing the technical failure. We will verify with the university.   
• Everything is due by 11:59 pm on the due date. The deadline is automatically managed by Canvas. You can still turn in assignment/project after the deadline. However, you automatically lose 5 points per hour after the due time, until you get 0. (Each individual assignment is 100 points.) We cannot waive the penalty, unless there was a case of illness or other substantial impediment beyond your control, with proof in documents.

Midterm Exam

• There will be a Midterm Exam in this course. The exam will consist of multiple choice and short answer essay questions. Questions will address required readings as well as material covered in class including discussions, exercises, and videos.
• There will be no make-up exams unless provided for under extenuating circumstances and at the discretion of the instructor. If you will miss one of the exams for any reason, you must contact instructors prior to the exam period indicating that you have a problem. If extenuating circumstances exist, we will discuss the matter with you and consider the possibility of a make-up exam.

Course Project

• Students will work on three course projects independently.
• The project code and report should be submitted to Canvas on due date.
• The number of pages for the report should be maximum of 2 pages. The report should include a title, student name, methods, results, conclusion, and references(if any). 

Reading Assignments

Regrading

Graduate Students

Course Material References

Syllabus and Course Schedule

Policies and Help Information

Course Policies

Classroom Behavior and Conduct:

Students and faculty both share responsibility for maintaining a positive educational environment. Faculty has a responsibility to treat students with understanding, dignity and respect. Faculty also has the right and the authority to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which students express opinions. Disruptive students in the academic setting hinder the educational environment. Students who fail to adhere to such reasonable limits shall be subject to disciplinary action(s). “Disruption,” as applied to the academic setting, means verbal and other behavior in the classroom that a faculty member judges as interfering with normal academic functions. Disruptive student conduct is prohibited by Regent Laws, the UCCS Student Code of Conduct and the Student Classroom/Course-Related Behavior Policy. Please silence your mobile phone and minimize noise from your computing devices and your belongings.

Canvas:

The Canvas learning management software will enhance communications and interaction for the course. It is your responsibility to be competent with the functions of Canvas. Each student should log into Canvas regularly for updates and information related to this class. All assignments must be submitted through the site. Students should periodically check their grades on-line to assure all posted scores are correct. Be advised that your faculty have the capacity to run metrics on your Canvas participation and how often you engage.

Withdrawing

See the Course Schedule guidelines for withdrawing from a class prior to census date or after the 10th week of a regular semester (5th week of summer semester). After the census date, the course may not be dropped unless there are circumstances clearly beyond the student’s control (accident, illness), or the student is in good standing (not failing) and chooses not to continue.

Student Code of Conduct

The Student Academic Ethics Code sets forth the academic standards of students enrolled at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. See Full details here Student Academic Ethics Code

Academic Help

Excel Centers:

The UCCS Excel Centers include the Language Center, the Mathematics Center, the Communication Center, the Science Center, and the Writing Center. These five academic centers are designed to provide critical academic and individual support to all students in the University in all major academic areas, both within and beyond the classroom.

Testing Centers:

The University Testing Center is a proctoring site for students who are making up an exam, taking an exam early, taking a proctored exam, or taking a standardized exam. Please schedule appointments at least 24-hours in advance. Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 719-255-3354 or [email protected].

UCCS Policies

Administrative Drops:

Individual faculty or the Dean may initiate the process to drop students who do not have the proper prerequisites and/or class standing for classes. Students who fail to meet written class attendance policies may also be administratively dropped. Business faculty may also drop students who do not attend the first class without prior permission from the instructor.

Disability Statement:

If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it is your responsibility to register with Disability Services and provide them with documentation of your disability. They will work with you to determine what accommodations are appropriate for your situation. To avoid any delay, you should contact Disability Services as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive and disability accommodations cannot be provided until a Faculty Accommodation Letter has been given to me. Please contact Disability Services for more information at Main Hall, 3rd floor, Room 324, (719) 255-3354, or [email protected].

Harassment/Discrimination/Violence:

UCCS does not tolerate any act of protected class harassment/discrimination, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (on or off campus). Any violations or incidents should be reported to proper campus authorities.

Military/Veteran Students:

If you are a military student with the potential of being called to military service and /or training during the course of the semester, you are encouraged to contact your UCCS course instructor no later than the first week of class to discuss the class attendance policy. Please see the Military Students and Veterans might the services offered to them. Please go to: https://www.uccs.edu/military/current-students.

Academic Integrity and Professionalism:

Academic dishonesty of any type will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism (copying others’ work as your own—in part or in total—without the appropriate citations). We will follow the Student Code of Conduct, Student Classroom Behavior Policy and the Academic Honor Code found at https://www.uccs.edu/dos/student-conduct.html. All other College of Business policies apply. Students caught engaging in academic dishonesty may receive a zero on the assignment in question, a “F” in the class, or be suspended from the College of Business and/or University for any violation. If a student is issued a penalty for an academic dishonesty issue, the student is alloThurs to appeal the penalty decision.

Help:

For additional help, please reach out to your faculty members. UCCS has an expansive variety of support services and resources. Your success is important to us.

Detailed Information about Mental health:

1. Mental health challenges can interfere with academic performance. The source of symptoms might be related to your course work; if so, please speak with me. However, problems with other parts of your life can also contribute to decreased academic performance. If you are unsure if you need assistance, free online mental health screenings can be found at https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/UCCS.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency (i.e., you do not feel physically safe), call:
 
• UCCS Public Safety at 719-255-3111 or call 988 or 911
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 or text HELLO to 741741
• Colorado Crisis Services 844-493-8255, text TALK to 38255, or visit https://www.pikespeaksuicideprevention.org/ . 
 
Remember, we care about your wellbeing, so if you are struggling (even if this is NOT an emergency) please reach out for help.

For confidential mental health services, visit the Wellness Center located inside the Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center. Phone: 719-255-4444. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
 
2. UCCS is committed to facilitating the proactive wellbeing of all students. If you are unsure if you need assistance, free online mental health screenings can be found at https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/UCCS. We welcome and encourage students to contact the following on-campus services for assistance regarding their physical, mental, and fitness needs:
 
• Wellness Center Health Services: 719-255-4444
• Campus Recreation: 719-255-7515
 
If you are struggling with your sense of belonging and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges on campus, please consider reaching out to MOSAIC & the LGBTQ+Resource Center. MOSAIC is located at University Center 110, Phone: 719-255-3319.

Other resources include National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, or text HELLO to 741741.

Colorado Crisis Services 844-493-8255, text TALK to 3825538255, or visit https://www.pikespeaksuicideprevention.org/.

For emergencies contact UCCS Public Safety at 719-255-3111 or call 988 or 911.
 
3. As a college student, there may be times when stressors interfere with your academic performance and/or negatively impact your daily life. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health challenges at UCCS, please contact the Wellness Center about their confidential services. The Wellness Center is located inside the Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center. Phone 719-255-4444. Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Other resources include: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 or text HELLO to 741741. Colorado Crisis Services 844-493-8255, text TALK to 38255, or visit https://www.pikespeaksuicideprevention.org/.

For emergencies contact UCCS Public Safety at 719-255-3111 or call 988 or 911.

CARE Team

UCCS is committed to ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of its students and community. To support its campus community, UCCS has a CARE Team. The CARE Team is a dedicated group of campus professionals responsible for assessing and responding to students who could benefit from academic, emotional, or psychological support, as well as those presenting risk to the health or safety of the UCCS community. If you see someone experiencing challenges, appearing distressed, posing a threat to their safety or someone else’s safety, or causing a significant disruption to the UCCS community, please submit a CARE referral at https://dos.uccs.edu/care/submit-a-concern-report-an-incident . You may also submit a referral for yourself if you’d like additional support. For more information, please visit the CARE Team’s webpage at: https://dos.uccs.edu/care. NOTE: In cases where a person’s behavior poses an imminent threat to you or another, contact UCCS Police at 719-255-3111 or 911.