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Useful data is prepared data
Most data work begins before analysis, with cleaning and documentation.
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04:547:221 · Information Technology and Informatics · School 04
Fundamentals of Data Curation and Management introduces practical work with large datasets, including acquisition, curation, pattern discovery, and management across textual, networked, and numerical data.
How hard?
Students rate teaching
SIRS · 195 responses · 2017–2025
Fall 2026
0 open in snapshot · 3 instructors
When it meets
College Avenue
Checked-in sections · current seat counts are unavailable.
M 2:00 PM · College Avenue · 1 section · 0 open
M 3:50 PM · College Avenue · 1 section · 0 open
TF 10:20 AM · College Avenue · 1 section · 0 open
AI-generated overview
Higher means more demanding · AI summary
4 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Students learn how datasets are found, collected, and prepared for practical work.
A major focus is making data usable, organized, and interpretable.
Official descriptions mention textual, networked, and numerical datasets, so students should expect multiple data forms.
The course connects curated data to database-backed management and organizational or research use.
Public Rutgers ITI discussions describe Data Curation and Management as a useful course for learning data management with Python, while also warning that it is less trivial for students who dislike coding or quantitative work. These are limited student reports, not a universal workload profile.
Most data work begins before analysis, with cleaning and documentation.
Text, networks, and numbers need different handling and assumptions.
Good data management makes later analysis more trustworthy and repeatable.
Common pitfall
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Track source, collection process, variables, and limits.
Common pitfall
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Document transformations so the dataset remains auditable.
Common pitfall
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Check quality and missingness before interpreting results.
0 open · College Avenue
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0114502 | Closed | Shagun Jhaver | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at CI 119; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)CI 119 | College Avenue |
| 0214503 | Closed | James Bruno | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at CI 119; ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET)CI 119 | College Avenue |
| 0514506 | Closed | Robert Wolfe | Tuesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at HH A6; Friday 10:20 AM-11:40 AMHH A6 | College Avenue |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.19
Course quality
4.19
Response rate
65.4%
Coverage
12 offerings · 2017–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shagun Jhaver | 10 | 4.13 | 4.14 |
| Mark Segal | 1 | 4.80 | 4.70 |
| Lesk Michael | 1 | Not available | Not available |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue
Current availability
0 open of 3
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
None listed
Loaded terms
5
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