Data Mining
5 creditsData mining is the process of analyzing data sets in order to find patterns such as correlations, anomalies and outliers. Many different techniques can be used in this process, depending on the nature of the data and/or the goals that you want to achieve with the analysis. For example, scientists can use data mining to investigate empirical data and understand natural phenomena, and companies can increase revenues, cut costs, improve customer relationships, and reduce risks. This course provides an introduction to data mining and its applications, such as search engines, text mining, and exploratory analysis. We discuss techniques to find similar things, e.g., documents and images; the analysis of social networks and graphs in general; the extraction of structured information from text; and tools and software libraries for data mining, among other topics. It is a very practical hands-on course, where the students learn not only the theory behind data mining but also its application in practical exercises and projects.
Växjö – the student city with a vibrant campus
Just south of Växjö city centre lies Campus Växjö. Many students choose to live on campus.
Here you have friends, restaurants, lecture halls, gyms, a supermarket, the university library, outdoor recreation areas, and student pubs – all within a five-minute walk. You can also live in other parts of Växjö and easily reach the university by bike or bus.
With nearly 100 000 inhabitants, Växjö is one of Sweden’s fastest-growing cities. It has a strong Småland entrepreneurial spirit and a diverse business sector – perfect when you’re looking for a placement, an internship, or a job.
Växjö is also a scenic city, where you’re always close to forests and lakes, and it offers plenty of events and experiences, ranging from music and food to sports.
Build your own degree
Did you know that you can combine single-subject courses to build your own degree? In this way, you can design your own degree based on your interests and the career you are aiming for. This does not apply to all courses so make sure to check with a study counsellor at the faculty. Learn more about how you can build your own degree and become unique on the labour market.