Course Syllabus
Aims
Module Data Management
The aim of the data management module is to introduce the main conceptual and theoretical tools to manage data beyond the relational model. Students will learn the most important noSQL paradigms adopted in both research and industry and the basic concepts of large-scale data set processing. The management of "data in motion" will complete the contents foreseen in the module
Module Decision Support Systems
The aim of the course is twofold: on one hand, to introduce students to the main conceptual and theoretical tools to model rational choices in decision making; on the other hand, provide students with models and tools to design usable (i.e., effective, efficient and easy-to-use) decision support systems and evaluate them in the real world.
At the end of the course, students should have acquired and should be able to prove sufficient knowledge in the above mentioned topics, should have acquired the ability to solve problems and apply the taught notions in practical contexts, and should have reached a sufficient maturity enabling them to autonomously understand up-to-date development in related disciplines.
Contents
Module Data Management
NoSQL models, Large scale data management , data integration,
Module Decision Support Systems
Models and definitions of decisions and decision making.
Rationality. Elements of formal decision theory: single agent, multi-agent (game theory).
Automation of decision making processes: usability and user acceptance, trust, dependence, compliance, reliance, biases.
Detailed program
Module Data Management
Data Management module
NoSQL Models
- key-value,
- column based,
- document,
- graph
Large scale data management - hadoop,
- map reduce,
- spark
Time series db - introduction to TSDBMS
- models for TSDBMS
- architecture
- query language
Module Decision Support Systems
Models and definitions of decisions and decision making
Decision as inference and preference
Naturalistic decision making
Heuristic decision making
Rationality and rational decision making
Definitions of rational decision
Normative models
Descriptive models
Elements of formal decision theory
Single-agent decision theory (decision under ignorance and under risk)
Non-cooperative game theory
Coalitional game theory
Social choice theory
Automation of decision making processes
Levels and stages of automation
Trust in, dependence on automation
Models of user acceptance, trust, dependence, compliance (TAM, UTAUT)
Decision Biases due to automation
Prerequisites
Module Data Management
Basic notion of the relational model, SQL query language
Module Decision Support Systems
Basic notions of probability theory and artificial intelligence, mathematical maturity
Teaching form
Module Data Management
Class-room taught classes, computer-based programming exercises. Lessons will be held in presence, unless further COVID-19 related restrictions are imposed.
Module Decision Support Systems
Class-room taught classes, computer-based programming exercises. Lessons will be held in presence, unless further COVID-19 related restrictions are imposed.
Textbook and teaching resource
Module Data Management
Slides presented by the teachers.
Textbooks
Guy Harrison. Next Generation Databases: NoSQLand Big Data. Apress.
Additional materials, readings and resources will be available on the e-learning platform.
Module Decision Support Systems
Slides presented by the teachers.
Textbooks
An introduction to Decision Theory (Second Edition). Martin Peterson. Cambridge University Press
Alternative: Multiagent Systems. Algorithmic, Game-Theoretic, and Logical Foundations. Yoav Shoham, Kevin Leyton-Brown. Cambridge University Press
Suggested Readings
Katsikopoulos, K., Simsek, O., Buckmann, M., & Gigerenzer, G. (2020). Classification in the wild. MIT Press
Klein, G. (2022) Snapshots of the Mind. MIT Press
Engineering Psychology and Human Performance, Cristopher D. Wickens, Justin G. Hollands, Simon Banbury, Raja Parasuraman. Psychology Press
Additional materials, readings and resources will be available on the e-learning platform.
Semester
2n semester
Assessment method
Module Data Management
Written exam (open questions) to ascertain understanding of the basic concepts taught in class and their relationships or a project related to one of the topics of the module.
Module Decision Support Systems
Written exam (closed and open questions) to ascertain understanding of the basic concepts taught in class and their relationships (max. grade mark 27), optional original essay for students with a written exam grade >= 25 (max. additional 4 points)
Office hours
Module Data Management
Available by appointment.
Module Decision Support Systems
Available by appointment.
