Visual Communication with Chemical & Materials Engineering Data. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

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Prerequisites: BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering, or in Physics or Chemistry. This course will focus on training students to communicate data relevant to chemical and materials engineering and related professions. Students will learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of data communication, including visualization aesthetics and design principles, as well as how to critically analyze and interpret engineering data. Throughout the course, students will also gain a broader understanding of data visualization best practices and how data can be used to enhance engineering analysis, using digital tools. A special emphasis will be placed on making engineering data accessible to all individuals, using the principles of Universal Design. Students will incorporate each of these design principles into a capstone multimedia course project.