Report

of

Big Data Analytics

(CSF443)

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
In

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Session 2024-25

Submitted to: - Submitted by: -

Ms. Yashi Rastogi Name: Siddharth Rana

Assistant Professor Roll No.: 210102311
School of Computing Sap ID: 1000016431
DIT University, Dehradun

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 INDEX
1. Introduction

· 1.1 Course Overview: Briefly describe the course you completed. Include its
primary focus, duration, and any significant topics covered.

· 1.2 Objectives: State the objectives of the course, what you aimed to learn, and
any key skills you wanted to develop. 2. Course Content and Key Learnings

· 2.1 Modules/Topics Covered: List the main topics or modules covered in the
course.

· 2.2 Key Learnings: Highlight the key skills or knowledge you gained from each
module.

3. Tools and Technologies Used

· List the tools, software, or programming languages learned or used during the
course.

· Include any hands-on experience or projects completed using these technologies.

4. Conclusion · Summarize the overall experience of completing the course.

· Mention the relevance of the skills learned for your career or future studies.

· Briefly state any future plans for continuing to build on these skills.

5. References (Optional)

6. Certificate of Completion
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1. Introduction
1.1 Course Overview

The course Introduction to Big Data offered by the University of California, San Diego on
Coursera was a comprehensive program designed to introduce the foundational concepts of
big data. Spanning over 4 weeks, the course provided an in-depth understanding of what big
data is, how it is processed, and its applications across industries. Key topics included big
data characteristics, tools, technologies, and analytics frameworks like Hadoop and
Spark.

1.2 Objectives

The primary objectives of this course were to:

• Understand the fundamentals of big data, including its characteristics and importance in
modern industries.
• Learn about the various tools and technologies used in big data processing, such as
Hadoop and Spark.
• Develop an awareness of the challenges involved in managing and analyzing big data.
• Gain insight into the career paths and opportunities available in the field of big data.

2. Course Content and Key Learnings

2.1 Modules/Topics Covered

The course was organized into the following modules:

1. What is Big Data? – Introduction to big data concepts, characteristics, and its
evolution.
2. Big Data Tools and Technologies – Overview of big data tools like Hadoop, Spark,
and NoSQL databases.
3. Big Data Applications – Exploration of real-world use cases of big data across
industries.
4. Big Data Challenges and Careers – Discussion of challenges in data management
and career opportunities in big data.
2.2 Key Learnings

1. What is Big Data? o Gained a clear understanding of the definition and

characteristics of big data (Volume, Variety, Velocity, Veracity, and Value). o
Learned about the differences between traditional data and big data.

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2. Big Data Tools and Technologies o Acquired knowledge about the Hadoop
ecosystem, including HDFS and MapReduce. o Understood the role of
Apache Spark in big data analytics and its advantages over Hadoop. o
Explored NoSQL databases like MongoDB and their role in handling unstructured
data.
3. Big Data Applications o Studied use cases in fields like healthcare, finance,
ecommerce, and social media. o Analyzed how big data analytics provides
businesses with actionable insights.
4. Big Data Challenges and Careers o Identified common challenges in big
data, such as data privacy and security concerns. o Gained awareness of career
roles such as data engineer, data scientist, and big data analyst.

3. Tools and Technologies Used

• Hadoop Ecosystem: Learned the fundamentals of Hadoop Distributed File System
(HDFS) and MapReduce.
• Apache Spark: Explored its capabilities for real-time data processing.
• NoSQL Databases: Gained insights into databases like MongoDB for managing
unstructured data.
• Coursera Labs: Hands-on exercises included simulations and use of big data tools.
• Project Work: Developed a sample workflow for processing and analyzing big data
using the Hadoop ecosystem.

4. Conclusion
Completing the Introduction to Big Data course was an enriching experience that provided
a solid foundation in big data concepts and tools. The skills acquired are highly relevant for a
career in data analytics and data engineering, opening doors to roles in various industries.
Future Plans

I plan to build on these skills by exploring advanced big data courses, such as Machine
Learning with Big Data or Big Data Integration and Processing. Additionally, I aim to
gain practical experience by working on real-world projects in big data analytics and pursuing
certifications in technologies like Hadoop and Spark.

5. References
• Course Materials from Introduction to Big Data by UC San Diego on Coursera.
• Supplemental Readings on Big Data Technologies.

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6. Certificate of Completion
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