Environmental Data Visualizatn

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate

In this course, students learn how to effectively identify, explore, and communicate key insights from environmental data to diverse audiences through data visualization and presentation. This course teaches best practices in data visualization, developing and interpreting different charts, graphs, and maps with open-source software tools. Classes consist of short lectures on key principles of effective communication and data management, coupled hands-on applied visualization activities. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to interpret findings in terms of an emerging story that the data reveal about the core research questions addressed and the decisions that can be communicated to motivate others to action.