URBNST 0160 - DATA VISUALIZATION

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is all about data visualization, the art and science of turning data into readable graphics. The course explores how to design and create data visualizations, including graphs, Story Maps and maps. Students will also learn to evaluate the effectiveness of visualization designs, and think critically about each design decision, such as choice of color and choice of visual encoding. Students will create their own data visualizations and learn to use Open Source data visualization tools and software like Excel and Tableau. Students will also read papers from the current and past visualization literature and complete a short individual project.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: Letter Grade

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