Data Visualization.

Catalog description

This course will help students to interpret quantitative information; formulate and support ideas; and present information in a variety of visual formats while utilizing data visualization software such as Tableau. Students will learn basic data literacy skills and how to create visualizations that communicate clearly and effectively. Students will also work with datasets; import different data sources (such as Excel, SQL, XML, CSV, etc.); identify the audience and the related purpose; create calculated fields; use the Data Interpreter; and create multiple visualizations, dashboards, and story lines. Students will also learn to apply filters, joins, blends, clusters, bins, custom territories, and geographic roles. The course will also work with important topics such as aggregation, granularity, and level of detail while utilizing peer review and quality assessment to verify the accuracy of visualizations. Prerequisites: FYE 101 , MAT 092 or MAT 096 , RDG 098 , or placement.