DSCC 201/401
Tools and Infrastructure for Data Science
February 1, 2021
Introduction
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Syllabus
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• Introduction
• Course Website • Office Hours
• Prerequisites
• Requirements • Homework
• Course Grade
Syllabus
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CIRC Introduction
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CIRC
• CIRC = Center for Integrated Research Computing
• “Supercomputing Center for the University of Rochester”
• Research computing infrastructure (both hardware and software) for all of UR
• Over 40 departments and centers
• Hardware and software
• Collaboration, community building, and training
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Blackboard Demo
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Homework
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Homework
• Set up your own computer to be able to connect to CIRC resources and become familiar with Blackboard
• Make sure you have a NetID username and password
• Make sure you can connect to a UR or URMC trusted network (e.g. UR_Connected https://tech.rochester.edu/wireless-instructions/) if you are located on campus
• Check that you are able to access the course site in Blackboard
• Install and configure DUO Two-Factor Authentication (https:// www.rochester.edu/it/security/duo/enrollment/)
• If working off-campus or in the dorms, make sure you download and install the UR VPN client (http://tech.rochester.edu/remote-access- vpn-tutorials/)
• Due: 9 a.m. EST on Wednesday, February 10th
• You will submit a document with a statement to Blackboard when all steps have been completed
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Contact Info
brendan.mort@rochester.edu
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