Open UAS Course

Basic skills for Data Management

What will you learn?

After completing the course the student can:
– Describe how data can be managed and processed
– Describe how data can be stored in various places and formats
– Manage and analyze data with suitable tools
– Utilize data management tools to process data
– Understand and describe how mathematics can be used for data management

What do the studies include?

Introduction to data management
Data storage formats
Data storage
Introduction to data processing
Linear algebra
Data management tools

Weeks 36 – 48:
Introduction to data management
Introduction to Jupyter Notebook
Data storage formats
Basics of linear algebra (vectors, matrices, linear equations)
Data processing and visualization with Python
Basics of virtualization and Linux shell commands
Working with databases with Python
Recap
Week 49: Exam

Contact Us

  • Matti Kuikka

    Senior Lecturer, Degree Programme Leader
    +358 40 355 0366
    matti.kuikka@turkuamk.fi
Who is the course suitable for?

Open UAS courses are open to everyone. Open UAS courses are selections from Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program curricula, and you’ll usually study in the same group as degree students. 

There may be prerequisites for participation on individual courses. You can find information on required previous studies or know-how in the course details on our study guide, see the link for course details above. Please note that you are responsible for making sure that you have the skills and know-how required for participation.  

To participate on Master’s level courses, you must have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education degree in Finland or abroad.

Open UAS offers individual courses in both Finnish and in English. Please note that you must have sufficient language skills to take part in Open UAS studies. Generally, language skills at level B1 or above are recommended for participating in higher education. Some study options may have specific language skill requirements. 

Open UAS study fee

Open UAS studies are subject to a study fee. Individual courses usually cost 15 € per ECTS credit. Read more about study fees.

If the study fee for a course differs, or if the course is free of charge, the information is available in the course information above.