MSA 530 - Data Visualization (3 cr.)

Rendering data clearly and effectively with appropriate visual analytics reduces the time required to achieve understanding and helps manage the growing amount of available digital data. This course teaches the essential and practical skills in visualization, including computer graphics, visual data representation, physical and human vision models, numerical representation of knowledge and concepts, animation techniques, pattern analysis, and computational methods. Students will learn to use various software tools including R, ggplot, Tableau 8, and Oracle APEX 5 during the class.
Prerequisite(s): MSA 500.
Corequisite(s): MSA 520
Semester(s) Offered: Fall