CS 134 - Introduction to Data Visualization and Storytelling

4.0 Credits
An introduction to how to effectively communicate the results of data analysis. Topics include effective design and creation of charts, graphs and dashboards as well as presenting data findings to an audience.
Prerequisite CS119 or CS 122 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Construct basic graph andchart designs that maximize impact of displayed data.
Review Tufte’s principles of data visualizations and examine graphs andcharts for better cognitive understanding.
Discover how to build custom interactive dashboards using Tableau.
Use the Pyramid Principle to develop a compelling narrative using data.
Developa presentation that pitches a new idea or shares recommendations based on data analysis.

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