MSAI 578 - Data Visualization

Credit(s): 3 hours
This course analyzes techniques and algorithms for creating effective visualizations based on principles from graphic design, visual art, perceptual psychology, and cognitive science. The course is targeted towards students interested in using visualization in their work and students interested in building better visualization tools and systems.

Learning Objectives:

•Understand the value of visualization.

•Become familiar with data and image models.

•Study visualization design.

•Apply popular visualization tools. Use visualization techniques such as heat maps, tree maps, and waterfalls

.•Learn how to build charts, interactive dashboards, story interfaces, and how to communicate the analysis with others