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+# BANA 4080 - Course Profile
+
+**Course:** UC BANA 4080: Introduction to Data Mining with Python
+**Instructor:** Brad Boehmke
+**Level:** Undergraduate
+**Base Profile:** intro-to-data-mining
+
+## Course Overview
+
+This is the same course as "Intro to Data Mining" - all content, philosophy, and standards from that profile apply. This profile adds BANA 4080-specific lab structure and requirements.
+
+## Lab Structure (Thursday Sessions)
+
+**Duration:** 75 minutes exactly
+**Format:** Two-part structure with collaborative learning
+
+### Part A: Guided Reinforcement (30 minutes)
+**Purpose:** TA walks students through concepts to reinforce Tuesday's lecture and weekly readings
+
+**Structure:**
+- Section A1: Concept review and setup (5-7 minutes)
+- Section A2: Systematic practice of key skills (12-15 minutes)
+- Section A3: Professional techniques demonstration (8-10 minutes)
+- Section A4: Integration and advanced concepts (5-8 minutes)
+
+**Key Principles:**
+- Students follow along and execute code together
+- TA explains rationale and connects to business applications
+- Multiple opportunities for questions and clarification
+- Gradual release of responsibility toward independence
+
+### Class Q&A: Transition (5-10 minutes)
+- Address questions from Part A
+- Clarify confusing concepts
+- Preview independent challenges
+
+### Part B: Independent Group Challenges (35-40 minutes)
+**Purpose:** Students apply learned concepts independently in groups of 2-4
+
+**Structure:**
+- Challenge 1: Basic application (6-8 minutes)
+- Challenge 2: Intermediate skills (6-8 minutes)
+- Challenge 3: Complex integration (6-8 minutes)
+- Challenge 4: Advanced application (6-8 minutes)
+- Challenge 5: Creative problem-solving (6-8 minutes)
+- Challenge 6: Extension/synthesis (5-7 minutes)
+
+**Key Principles:**
+- Groups work collaboratively with minimal TA intervention
+- Challenges require integration of multiple concepts
+- Business context makes problems meaningful and engaging
+- Different groups can progress at different paces
+- **NO AI tools allowed** - students write code themselves
+
+### Wrap-up: Reflection (3-5 minutes)
+- Accomplishments summary
+- Reflection questions
+- Connection to homework and next steps
+
+## Lab Requirements
+
+**Template:** `/Users/b294776/Desktop/UC/uc-bana-4080/planning/templates/lab_notebook_template.ipynb`
+**Usage Guide:** `/Users/b294776/Desktop/UC/uc-bana-4080/planning/templates/lab_template_usage_guide.md`
+
+**Naming Convention:**
+- Student lab: `XX_wkX_lab.ipynb` (e.g., `03_wk3_lab.ipynb`)
+- TA guidance: `ta_guidance_wkX.ipynb` (e.g., `ta_guidance_wk3.ipynb`)
+
+**Content Alignment:**
+- Every lab must directly reinforce concepts from Tuesday's slides
+- Labs based on weekly assigned chapter readings
+- Part A systematically reviews Tuesday lecture material
+- Part B challenges integrate multiple chapter concepts
+
+**Pedagogical Standards:**
+- Business context for every concept and exercise
+- Progressive complexity from guided to independent work
+- Real-world datasets (prefer chapter data and exercise data)
+- Clear learning objectives (3-4 specific, measurable outcomes)
+- Built-in reflection and metacognitive elements
+
+## TA Guidance Requirements
+
+Every lab must include a comprehensive TA guidance notebook with:
+
+**Pre-Lab Preparation Section:**
+- Overview of learning objectives and key concepts
+- Connection to Tuesday slides and weekly readings
+- Setup instructions and common technical issues
+- Grouping strategies and classroom management tips
+
+**Part A Detailed Instructions:**
+- Section-by-section teaching guidance with timing
+- Key concepts to emphasize at each step
+- Common student questions and suggested responses
+- Code demonstrations and explanation strategies
+- Transition techniques between concepts
+
+**Part B Facilitation Guide:**
+- Challenge-by-challenge overview with learning goals
+- Common student difficulties and targeted hints
+- Complete solutions for all challenges
+- When and how to provide assistance
+- Strategies for different pacing among groups
+
+**Assessment and Wrap-up:**
+- Key concepts students should have mastered
+- Reflection questions to check understanding
+- Connections to upcoming content and homework
+- Troubleshooting guide for common issues
+
+## Dataset Strategy
+
+**Default Approach:**
+- **Part A (guided section):** Use primary dataset from chapter readings
+- **Part B (challenges):** Use dataset from end-of-chapter exercises
+- Always confirm dataset choices with instructor
+- Allow for alternative datasets based on specific lab needs
+
+## Quality Standards
+
+**Before finalizing any lab:**
+- [ ] All code tested and functional in Google Colab
+- [ ] Tuesday slide alignment verified
+- [ ] Chapter reading integration confirmed
+- [ ] 75-minute timing validated
+- [ ] Part A/B balance appropriate (30 min / 35-40 min)
+- [ ] Business context realistic and motivating
+- [ ] TA guidance comprehensive with complete solutions
+- [ ] All `[PLACEHOLDERS]` filled with specific content
+- [ ] Colab badge updated with correct filename
+- [ ] Learning objectives align with activities
+
+## Reference Materials
+
+For full pedagogical approach and lab development process, refer to:
+- Base course profile: `intro-to-data-mining/course-profile.md`
+- Lab template: Path specified above
+- Usage guide: Path specified above
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+# BANA 4080 Lab Template Guide
+
+This guide provides the structure and requirements for creating Thursday lab notebooks for BANA 4080.
+
+## Template Location
+
+**File:** `/Users/b294776/Desktop/UC/uc-bana-4080/planning/templates/lab_notebook_template.ipynb`
+**Usage Guide:** `/Users/b294776/Desktop/UC/uc-bana-4080/planning/templates/lab_template_usage_guide.md`
+
+## Lab Structure (75 minutes)
+
+### Header Section
+- Week number and descriptive lab title
+- Colab badge with correct filename
+- Lab description and context (2-3 sentences)
+- **Learning Objectives:** 3-4 specific, measurable outcomes starting with action verbs
+- **This Lab Reinforces:** List of chapter/reading references
+- **Estimated Time & Structure:** Clear breakdown with realistic time estimates
+- **Why This Matters:** Business context and real-world relevance
+
+### Setup Section
+- Required imports (only necessary libraries)
+- Data loading code
+- Quick preview/verification of loaded data
+
+### Part A: Guided Reinforcement (~30 minutes)
+
+**Part 1** — [Section 1 Title] (Time estimate)
+- Section description and context
+- Subsection with explanation/instructions
+- Step-by-step instructions (numbered)
+- Code examples or starter code
+- "🧠 Your Turn" exercise with tasks
+- Empty code cell for practice
+- "✅ Check Your Understanding" with questions and expected results
+
+**Part 2** — [Section 2 Title] (Time estimate)
+- Similar structure to Part 1
+- Guided example with explanation
+- Demonstration code
+- "🧪 Practice Exercise" with business scenario
+- Step-by-step approach
+- Code cell for solution
+
+**Class Discussion/Q&A** (5-10 minutes)
+- Discussion prompts
+- Common blockers and clarifications
+
+### Part B: Independent Group Challenges (~35-40 minutes)
+
+**Intro markdown:**
+```markdown
+For the next several challenges:
+* You will not be given starter code
+* **DO NOT USE AI** to generate code
+* Work in groups of 2-4 students
+* Feel free to ask questions or seek help from instructor
+* We'll stop and walk through each challenge together after each time block
+```
+
+**Challenge 1** — [Title] (6-8 minutes)
+- Business question
+- Additional context if needed
+- Empty code cell with comment: `# Your turn: write code here to [description]`
+
+**Challenge 2** — [Title] (6-8 minutes)
+- Business question
+- Strategic hint (not code)
+- Empty code cell
+
+**Challenge 3-6** — Similar structure with progressive difficulty
+
+### Optional Extension Activities
+
+**Extension 1-2:** Advanced challenges for early finishers
+**Extension 3:** "Brainstorm - What else is interesting?" with example questions
+
+### Lab Wrap-Up & Reflection (3-5 minutes)
+
+- **What You Accomplished:** List of accomplishments
+- **Reflection Questions:** 2-3 metacognitive prompts
+- **Connection to Course Goals:** How this lab connects to broader learning
+- **Next Steps:** Homework reference, next week preview, optional resources
+- Save your work instruction
+
+### Troubleshooting & Common Issues
+
+- Issue 1-3 with solutions
+- General debugging tips
+
+## Required Placeholders to Fill
+
+All items in `[BRACKETS]` must be replaced:
+
+| Placeholder | Example |
+|-------------|---------|
+| `[X]` | Week number (e.g., `6`) |
+| `[LAB_TITLE]` | `Control Flow and Functions in Practice` |
+| `[FILENAME]` | `06_wk6_lab` |
+| `[LAB_DESCRIPTION_AND_CONTEXT]` | Description of what students will do |
+| `[OBJECTIVE_1]` | `Write conditional statements for business logic` |
+| `[Reading/Chapter Reference 1]` | `Chapter 7: Control Flow` |
+| `[TIME_ESTIMATE]` | `15-20` |
+| `[BUSINESS_CONTEXT_AND_REAL_WORLD_RELEVANCE]` | Why this matters in real work |
+| `[SECTION_X_TITLE]` | Name of major section |
+| `[SUBSECTION_X_TITLE]` | Name of subsection |
+| `[EXPLANATION_OR_INSTRUCTIONS]` | Teaching content |
+| `[STEP_X]` | Individual step in process |
+| `[DESCRIPTIVE_COMMENT]` | What the code does |
+| `[CODE_EXAMPLE_OR_STARTER]` | Actual code |
+| `[EXERCISE_TITLE]` | Name of practice exercise |
+| `[EXERCISE_DESCRIPTION]` | What students should do |
+| `[TASK_X]` | Individual task |
+| `[HELPFUL_HINT_IF_NEEDED]` | Strategic guidance |
+| `[MINI_ASSESSMENT_OR_DISCUSSION_QUESTIONS]` | Comprehension check |
+| `[QUESTION_X]` | Specific question |
+| `[WHAT_STUDENTS_SHOULD_SEE]` | Expected output/result |
+| `[CONCRETE_BUSINESS_EXAMPLE]` | Real scenario |
+| `[DEMONSTRATION_CODE]` | Working example |
+| `[REALISTIC_BUSINESS_CONTEXT]` | Business scenario for exercise |
+| `[CLEAR_TASK_DESCRIPTION]` | What to accomplish |
+| `[CHALLENGE_TITLE]` | Name of challenge |
+| `[BUSINESS_QUESTION]` | Question to answer |
+| `[ADDITIONAL_CONTEXT_IF_NEEDED]` | Extra info |
+| `[CHALLENGE_DESCRIPTION]` | What the code should do |
+| `[STRATEGIC_HINT_NOT_CODE]` | Approach guidance |
+| `[EXTENSION_TITLE]` | Name of extension |
+| `[ADVANCED_CHALLENGE_DESCRIPTION]` | Extension task |
+| `[EXAMPLE_QUESTION_X]` | Sample brainstorm question |
+| `[ACCOMPLISHMENT_X]` | What was learned |
+| `[HOW_THIS_LAB_CONNECTS_TO_BROADER_LEARNING]` | Big picture |
+| `[HOMEWORK_REFERENCE]` | Link to assignment |
+| `[NEXT_WEEK_PREVIEW]` | What's coming |
+| `[OPTIONAL_RESOURCES]` | Additional materials |
+| `[SPECIFIC_SHARING_INSTRUCTIONS]` | How to share work |
+| `[COMMON_PROBLEM]` | Issue students face |
+| `[SOLUTION_APPROACH]` | How to fix |
+| `[TIP_X]` | Debugging tip |
+
+## Content Development Process
+
+### Phase 1: Content Analysis
+1. Review assigned chapter(s) for the week
+2. Identify key concepts that need hands-on practice
+3. Map concepts to Part A (guided) and Part B (challenges)
+4. Define 3-4 specific learning objectives
+
+### Phase 2: Part A Design (Guided Reinforcement)
+- Systematically review key concepts from readings
+- Provide hands-on practice with instructor guidance
+- Include "Your Turn" exercises for immediate application
+- Build confidence before independent work
+
+**Principles:**
+- Students follow along and execute code together
+- Explain rationale and connect to business applications
+- Multiple opportunities for questions
+- Gradual release of responsibility
+
+### Phase 3: Part B Design (Independent Challenges)
+- Create 6 challenges with progressive difficulty
+- Each challenge: clear business question, minimal code scaffolding
+- Strategic hints rather than direct solutions
+- Require integration of multiple concepts
+
+**Principles:**
+- Groups work collaboratively with minimal intervention
+- Business context makes problems meaningful
+- Different groups can progress at different paces
+- No AI tools allowed - students write code themselves
+
+### Phase 4: Dataset Selection
+**Default Strategy:**
+- Part A (guided): Primary dataset from chapter readings
+- Part B (challenges): Dataset from end-of-chapter exercises
+- Always confirm with instructor and allow alternatives
+
+### Phase 5: Quality Validation
+- [ ] All code tested in Google Colab
+- [ ] Chapter alignment verified
+- [ ] 75-minute timing realistic
+- [ ] Part A/B balance appropriate (~30 min / ~35-40 min)
+- [ ] Business context realistic
+- [ ] Learning objectives align with activities
+- [ ] All placeholders replaced
+- [ ] Colab badge updated
+
+## TA Guidance Requirements
+
+Each lab requires a companion `ta_guidance_wkX.ipynb` with:
+
+**Pre-Lab Preparation:**
+- Learning objectives and key concepts overview
+- Connection to readings
+- Setup instructions and common issues
+- Classroom management tips
+
+**Part A Teaching Guidance:**
+- Section-by-section instructions with timing
+- Key concepts to emphasize
+- Common student questions and responses
+- Teaching strategies
+
+**Part B Facilitation Guide:**
+- Complete solutions for all 6 challenges
+- Common difficulties and targeted hints
+- When and how to provide assistance
+- Pacing strategies
+
+**Assessment and Wrap-up:**
+- Key concepts to verify mastery
+- Reflection questions
+- Connection to upcoming content
+- Troubleshooting guide
+
+## Business Context Standards
+
+Every concept and exercise must have clear business relevance:
+- Real-world scenarios students can relate to
+- Authentic business questions and problems
+- Professional applications and use cases
+- Connection to career skills
+
+**Good examples:**
+- Customer segmentation analysis
+- Marketing campaign performance
+- Retail transaction patterns
+- Product recommendation systems
+- Sales forecasting
+
+**Avoid:**
+- Abstract mathematical exercises without context
+- Toy problems with no real-world connection
+- Examples that don't relate to business analytics
+
+## Common Lab Types by Week
+
+**Weeks 1-3 (Fundamentals):**
+- More guided examples, slower pacing
+- Simple, clear-cut problems
+- Accessible business scenarios
+- Building basic confidence
+
+**Weeks 4-6 (Skill Application):**
+- Less guidance, more problem-solving
+- Multi-step business problems
+- Realistic data analysis scenarios
+- Integration of concepts
+
+**Weeks 7+ (Advanced Integration):**
+- Open-ended exploration
+- Complex, multi-faceted problems
+- Comprehensive case studies
+- Professional-level analysis
+
+## Remember
+
+- Labs directly reinforce Tuesday lecture concepts
+- Based on weekly assigned chapter readings
+- 75 minutes exactly with strategic time allocation
+- Two-part structure: guided (30 min) + independent (35-40 min)
+- Business context for everything
+- No AI tools in Part B challenges
+- Always create companion TA guidance notebook