IE 6700: Data Management for Analytics

Xuemin Jin

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Wear your mask the whole time while in classroom, covering both
nose and mouth!!!

In alignment with this public health guidance issued for the city of Boston,
Northeastern’s indoor mask mandate will now take effect at 8:00 a.m. on Friday,
August 27 for all students, faculty, staff, vendor employees, and contractors present
on the Boston campus. The indoor mask requirements on our Burlington and
Nahant campuses will go into effect on Monday, September 6, as initially planned.
This updated requirement applies across all of Northeastern’s global network of
campuses. Masks will not be required outdoors or when someone is alone in an office
or in their own room in university housing.
Along with the resumption of routine testing, this updated mask-wearing requirement
will protect community health as we transition to a new academic year with increased
density on our campuses. The University will monitor health and safety conditions
continuously and revise these protocols as the fall term progresses.
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The university is transitioning into a fully in-person Fall 2021 term
with all campus activities resuming. I will be teaching in person, on
campus, and in the classroom. Students are expected to be in the
classroom, no longer alternating between remote and in-person
learning. Classroom density restrictions have been lifted, and we
will no longer be using the Dynamic Scheduler.

However, some students may need to be absent from the classroom

due to illness, travel/visa issues, or are waiting for a negative test at
the start of the fall term before attending their first class. Beyond
students already approved for remote learning, all others must
notify faculty (i.e., me) of any of the aforementioned reasons for
missing class an in-person in order to be accommodated.
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Contact Information
• Instructor Office: 343 Holmes Hall

• Instructor Phone: 617-373-6769

• Instructor Email: [Link]@[Link]

• Instructor Office Hours: Wednesday 1:30PM-2:30PM via Zoom meeting

• TA Office: TBD

• TA Phone: TBD

• TA Email: TBD

• TA Office Hours: TBD

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Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of object-oriented design

• Basic knowledge of an objected-oriented computer

language such as Java or C++

• Elementary functions: power, trigonometric, exponential,

logarithmic, etc.

• Linear algebra, linear algebraic equations, matrix, …

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Textbook & References
• Textbook: Wilfried Lemahieu, Seppe vanden Broucke, and Bart Baesens,
Principle of Database Management: The Practical Guide to Storing,
Managing and Analyzing Big and Small Data, Cambridge University Press
(August 30, 2018), ISBN: 978-1-107-18612-5.

[Link]

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Textbook & References
Reference: Richard T. Waston, Data Management: Foundations
of Data Analytics, 6th Edition, eGreen Press, ASIN:
B00E8HS8N2.

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Course Syllabus
Databases and Databases Types of Database Storage, Transaction, Warehousing, Governance,
Design Systems and Access and Analytics

Overview (0.5) Relational Databases Physical Organization Big Data (2)

(2) and Indexing (1.0)

Architecture and Structural Query Transaction Analytics (0.5)

Categorization (0.5) Language (SQL) (2) Management (0.5)

ER Modeling, UML Object-Oriented Distribution and

Class Diagram (1.5) Databases (0.5) Management (0.5)

Organization of Data Extended Relational

Management (0.5) Databases (0.5)

NoSQL Databases(2)

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Course Information and Policies
• Last day to drop without a W grade Tuesday, September 28

• Last day to drop with a W grade Sunday, December 12

• Examination Dates:
– Final Exam: December 13-18 (must be available during this period of time, no
exception!)

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Course Information and Policies
• Homework Assignment Policy: Students are required to form groups of 2
students using the self-enrollment list on the blackboard. All homework are
submitted in groups of 2 students. Students are requested to scan and
upload pdfs of their Problem Set solutions to Canvas by the due date. They
will be checked for completeness and solutions will be available on Canvas.
Submitted assignments must reflect individual group work. The objective is
to provide practice work with the concepts.

• Late Submission Policy: Late submission of homework will receive

penalty. For one-day delay, its grade will be cut by 10%. For two-day delay,
its grade will be cut by 20%. Beyond two days past the deadline, the
submission will not be accepted.

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Course Information and Policies
• Examinations: All exams are closed book and closed notes. Students
are allowed to bring with them a 2-page formula cheat sheet. The
exam is geared to test a more fundamental understanding of the
material than the textbook exercises. NO collaboration of any kind is
permitted on these examinations. No makeup opportunity will be
given for any missing exam except for documented medical reasons.
Students unable to attend classes are responsible for obtaining
information regarding announcements and lecture content.

• Quizzes: There will be quizzes throughout the semester. All quizzes

are closed book and closed notes. No collaborations are allowed. No
makeup opportunity will be given for any missing quizzes except for
documented medical reasons.
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Course Information and Policies
Weights
Attendance* 10%

Homework 20%

Quizzes 20%

Final Exam 20%

Project 30%

Attendance Homework Quizzes Final Exam Project

*One excuse for absence per student is allowed!

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Honor Code:
The following honor code was designed and approved by the Student
Government Association:

Please Sign the Honor Code: On my honor, I pledge to uphold the

values of honesty, integrity, and respect that are expected of me as a
Northeastern student.

Print name: _________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________

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Academic Integrity Policy
•A commitment to the principles of academic integrity is essential to the mission of
Northeastern University. The promotion of independent and original scholarship ensures
that students derive the most from their educational experience and their pursuit of
knowledge. Academic dishonesty violates the most fundamental values of an intellectual
community and undermines the achievements of the entire University.

•As members of the academic community, students must become familiar with their rights
and responsibilities. In each course, they are responsible for knowing the requirements
and restrictions regarding research and writing, examinations of whatever kind,
collaborative work, the use of study aids, the appropriateness of assistance, and other
issues. Students are responsible for learning the conventions of documentation and
acknowledgment of sources in their fields. Northeastern University expects students to
complete all examinations, tests, papers, creative projects, and assignments of any kind
according to the highest ethical standards, as set forth either explicitly or implicitly in this
Code or by the direction of instructors.

•Go to [Link] to access the full

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Student Accommodation
• Northeastern University and the Disability Resource Center (DRC)
are committed to providing disability services that enable students
who qualify under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) to
participate fully in the activities of the university. To receive
accommodations through the DRC, students must provide
appropriate documentation that demonstrates a current
substantially limiting disability.

• For more information, visit

[Link]

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Diversity and Inclusion
• Northeastern University is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action,
diversity and social justice while building a climate of inclusion on and beyond
campus. In the classroom, members of the University community work to cultivate an
inclusive environment that denounces discrimination through innovation,
collaboration and an awareness of

• global perspectives on social justice. It is my intention that students from all

backgrounds and perspectives will be well served by this course, and that the diversity
that students bring to this class will be viewed as an asset. I welcome individuals of all
ages, backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, gender expressions,
national origins, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, socioeconomic
background, family education level, ability – and other visible and nonvisible
differences. All members of this class are expected to contribute to a respectful,
welcoming and inclusive environment for every other member of the class. Your
suggestions are encouraged and appreciated.

• Please visit [Link] for complete information on

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Diversity and Inclusion.
Title IX
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from sex
or gender-based discrimination, including discrimination based on gender-
identity, in educational programs and activities that receive federal financial
assistance.

• Northeastern’s Title IX Policy prohibits Prohibited Offenses, which are

defined as sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship or domestic
violence, and stalking. The Title IX Policy applies to the entire community,
including male, female, transgender students, faculty and staff.

• In case of an emergency, please call 911.

• Please visit [Link]/titleix for a complete list of reporting

options and resources both on- and off-campus.

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One Team

One
Team

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Team Work
– Please respect the team
– Please do NOT have any discussions among yourselves while
the class is in session. You can always have the discussion
during the intermissions or after the class
– Please put your cell phone and other devices to “Mute” while
the class is in session
– Please do NOT make any unnecessary noise while the class is in
session
– You may rise your hand if you have a question
– If you need to get out of the classroom while the class is in
session, please do so quietly without disturbing the class

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Team Work

NO EXCEPTIONS FOR MISSING

EXAMS AND QUIZZES!!!
(except documented medical reasons)

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Wear your mask at all times while
inside classroom!!!

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Feedbacks
• Any feedback is welcome during the course of or after the semester,
and is appreciated

• Please feel free to email me or talk with me about your thoughts,

suggestions, comments at any time.

• Towards the end of the semester, you will be asked to take the
TRACE course survey, which is completely anonymous and
confidential. I would appreciate your feedbacks through the
TRACE survey as well.

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Questions?

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