DS 736 - Data Visualization for Decision Making

(3.00 cr.)

Investigates the human processing of information and appropriate representation of data in a visual form. Data resides in many different databases and comes in a variety of forms such as structured, semi-structured, and unstructured. Making data understandable to nontechnical users requires knowledge of the best techniques for presenting data and information. This course is focused on presentation of the data and the use of data visualization techniques such as Tableau™ and SAS Visual Analytics™. Same course as GB 736 .

Prerequisite: DS 730 or written permission of the department chair.
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually