DATA 2030: Data Visualization
This course provides an overview of the different creative and analytical theories and techniques for understanding and developing data visualizations, including maps, graphs, charts, and interactive tools such as dashboards. Students of all skill levels are welcome, and all data visualization skills will be taught in class.
Course Goals
- Learn to access and clean data for visualizing potential, analyze data visualizations for bias and persuasive intent, and create data visualizations to communicate findings and tell engaging stories for diverse audiences.
- Discover how to storyboard, create peer review, and justify design choices when using a variety of open-source data visualizations.
- Consider the societal role that data visualizations play in validating knowledge while exploring ethical concerns and critiques around communicating arguments visually.
This 3 credit hour course has no prerequisites and satisfies two Core Curriculum Requirements: Formal Reasoning, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. Section(s) are taught by Jacquelyne Thoni Howard, CAIDS Professor of Practice.
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