Maritime Data Analytics

  • Program Learning Objectives

    1. LO1: Understand basic concepts for using data science in maritime research applications. 
    2. LO2: Understand key data types, databases, analysis tools, and precursors.
    3. LO3: Discuss, analyze, and understand exploratory data analysis and role of data workflow, data visualization, and ML modeling.
  • Desired Outcome for Learners

    • Ability to offload/upload UMS data into analysis environments                                     
    • Ability to perform geospatially-enabled climate data analysis using QGIS and Weka               
    • Ability to develop and use customized interactive dashboards for climate change and oceanographic analysis 

What's included?

  • Pre-Assessment Survey
  • 8 Online Modules
  • 8 Knowledge Checks
  • Summary Documentation
  • Hands-On Application Activity

Online Format

Participants learn the fundamentals of Machine Learning (ML) and explore various ML model performance using GUI-based (in the introductory and intermediate stages).

Interactive Demos and Exercises

After completing the online introduction, participants proceed to the more Hands-On training with video demonstrations and application of machine learning concepts using real data sets.
Meet the Director of RDT&E and Training

Jason R. McKenna, Ph.D., PG

Dr. Jason McKenna is the director of research, development, testing, evaluation and training (RDTE&T) at the Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise
Patrick Jones - Course author

Course Lessons