BUSA 302 - Data Visualization

(3 credits)

This course introduces students to data visualization: the use of the visual channel for gaining insight with data, exploring data, and as a way to communicate insights, observations, and results. The course covers fundamental principles of data analysis and visual presentation, chart types and when to use them, and how to acquire, process and “interview” data. Students will create interactive and static charts and maps using the latest visualization software. Prerequisite(s): BUSA 201. Spring (even-numbered years).