Foundations of Big Data Technology is a general education course designed for freshmen in the major of Big Data Management and Application, aiming to provide students with an overview of the theoretical system and foundational methods of big data science and to cultivate their data thinking. This course is not merely an accumulation of basic knowledge and related terminology of big data, nor is it a collection of introductions to various core courses, but rather, it emphasizes guiding students into the realm of data science as a 'gateway'. The curriculum begins with an introduction to the basic concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of data science, helping students to build a comprehensive understanding of the field of big data. By discussing foundational methods and technologies such as big data collection, storage, processing, analysis, and visualization, students gain insights into the life cycle of big data. The course further emphasizes the importance of data security in future applications, exploring issues of data security, data ethics, and data strategy, and fosters a forward-looking data strategic mindset in students. |
