Data Visualization

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the fundamental principles of designing and building effective data visualizations. Students will learn about data visualization principles rooted in graphic design, psychology and cognitive science, and how to the use these principles in conjunction with state-of-the-art technology to create effective visualizations for any domain. Students who have taken this course will not only understand the current state-of-the-art in data visualization but they will be capable of extending it.