Data Visualization and Communication

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: 3 credits from MATH 1311, BIOL 2701, ECON 2701, GENS 2431, PHYS 2801, PSYC 2011; or permission of the Department This course covers accurate and effective visualization and communication of data to both technically trained audiences and to the wider public. Students will learn to organize diverse data types for efficient static, dynamic, and interactive visual presentations to effectively communicate key messages in multiple formats. Students will learn approaches to high throughput report generation and content updating, with principles of open data and maintaining audit trails from presentation back to source. The course will cover common pitfalls or distortions of data presentation, and principles of visual grammar and accessibility for diverse users. (Format: Integrated Tutorial and Laboratory 6 Hours)