CSE 412
Introduction to Data Visualization
Introduction to data visualization design and use for both data exploration and explanation. Methods for creating effective visualizations using principles from graphic design, psychology, and statistics. Topics include data models, visual encoding methods, data preparation, exploratory analysis, uncertainty, cartography, interaction techniques, visual perception, and evaluation methods. Course overlaps with: CSE 442; HCDE 411; INFO 474; and STAT 451. Prerequisite: either CSE 123, CSE 143, or CSE 163.
Topics
- data models
- visual encoding methods
- data preparation
- exploratory analysis
- uncertainty
- cartography
- interaction techniques
- visual perception
- and evaluation methods
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗Current public catalogue; retrieved 2026-11-05