INFO247
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INFO 247 - Information Visualization and Presentation
Course Title
Information Visualization and Presentation
Course Description
This course explores how visual representations reveal patterns and structure in complex data by leveraging human visual perception. Students critically examine the field of information visualization, analyzing why certain methods succeed or fail based on usability and adoption. Through hands-on projects and analysis, the course emphasizes how to present information clearly, accurately, and effectively to communicate insights and support data-driven decision-making.
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
Hearst
Prerequisites
INFO 206B or knowledge of programming and data structures with consent of the instructor is required.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Learn how to present information in an understandable, efficient, effective, accurate, and aesthetic manner, for the purposes of explaining ideas and analyzing data.
Acquire skills at designing and evaluating information visualizations and other forms of visual presentation.
Become familiar with the core principles and some of the literature of the field.
Formats
Lecture, Laboratory
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Laboratory Hours Max
1
Laboratory Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
10
Outside Work Hours Min
9
Outside Work Hours Max
10