Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - LING 250 D100

Computational Text Analysis (4)

Class Number: 4382

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces basics of text analysis through Python programming. Core concepts include: data capture and manipulation; data cleaning and preprocessing; database management; big data; natural language processing; introductory machine learning; text classification. Students with credit for SDA 250 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course provides an introduction to Python through several packages for data analysis. No programming experience is required.

MODE OF INSTRUCTION/ DELIVERY:

The course will take place in person, in two two-hour blocks, one devoted mostly to lecture and explanation of concepts and the other to practice and lab work.

Grading

  • Lab exercises 20%
  • In-class discussions 10%
  • Group assignments 30%
  • In-class exams 40%
  • Research participation (RPS)

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: a device with internet access

REQUIRED READING:

None. Reading materials and slides will be made available on Canvas. Most of the material will be drawn from open sources.  

 


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities.

Please note that a grade of “FD” (Failed-Dishonesty) may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty.

All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.