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INFO 247 - Information Visualization and Presentation

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Subject

INFO

Course Number

247

Course Level

Graduate

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

  1. Learn how to present information in an understandable, efficient, effective, accurate, and aesthetic manner, for the purposes of explaining ideas and analyzing data.

  2. Acquire skills at designing and evaluating information visualizations and other forms of visual presentation.

  3. 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