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Visual analytics is the combination of data filtering, statistical algorithms, and visual presentation in an interactive visual interface. This course provides an introduction to both information and scientific visualization. Topics include: perception (color, space/order, and depth/occlusion), interaction (navigation, zooming, focus, and context), design studies and evaluation, and data representation (graphs, trees, volumes, and time series). Applications include: software, scientific, financial, and cartographic visualization. Prerequisites: CS 537 and CS 545.

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