Data Science, Communication and Professionalism
The course will provide the fundamentals of data science across all disciplines and put them into practice on a project relevant to Island Sustainability. Exercises and group projects will hone oral, written, physical, and multimedia communication skills, with an emphasis on communicating for collaboration and outreach. Professional and ethical behavior will be emphasized in the context of Island Sustainability. Instruction will be primarily related to lecture material but will also cover issues related to conducting fieldwork, interacting with local/host communities, etc. This course is one of five co-requisite courses (ESPM 109A-E) that make up the study abroad program in Island Sustainability taught off campus on Moorea.
Topics
- 2. To develop oral, written, physical, and multimedia communication skills, with an emphasis on communicating for collaboration and outreach. 3. To understand and practice professional and ethical behavior in the context of Island Sustainability. 1. To understand the fundamentals of data science across all disciplines and put them into practice on a project relevant to Island Sustainability.
- 1. Students will be able to identify, interpret, and communicate sustainability ideas, needs and programs to others in different cultural contexts and multilingual societies, demonstrating effective scientific communication skills through development and delivery of oral presentations and written reports and case studies. 2. Students will be able to articulate the state of environment planning, management, and policy, as well as an understanding of current theory and practice; including western approaches and indigenous environmental management of terrestrial and marine resources. 3. Students will be able to interpret elements of modern marine conservation practice and how different agencies are necessary for effective action. 4. Students will be able to evaluate effectiveness of EU, Pacific-wide and international funding and conservation management initiatives affecting the lives and environment of local peoples.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
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Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027