INSC60070

Prerequisites: INSC 60050. Designed for students who have an interest in developing data visualization skills. Big Data is everywhere, but a big data set can be difficult to understand and interpret. Presenting data to your audience in the right aesthetic form and functionality is critical to convey the information effectively. This hands-on course will focus on how to use various data analysis tools and techniques to communicate complex information with visually appealing charts, graphs and maps. The course will focus on: 1) employing best practices for using databases to create visualizations and maps that tell stories with data, 2) learning how to prepare data visualizations, 3) creating interactive data illustrations including dashboards, and 4) building business analytic skills using Tableau.