DATA 667 - Data Visualization and Communication

3 Credits
In this course, students learn data visualization and communication skills using industry standard software. Emphasis is placed on communicating practical implications of data analytics results to a non-technical audience to facilitate decision making. Students apply their learning through hands-on projects, creating reports, and dashboards with high-impact visualizations.

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Generate digital data visualizations appropriate to the type of audience and the specific task.
2. Create a variety of digital data visualizations using a variety of software applications.
3. Evaluate the pros and cons of various software applications used to create digital data visualizations.
4. Critique digital data visualization methods used in various industries.
5. Identify digital data visualization techniques that are well aligned with specific kinds of data sets.