Sample Syllabus
Catalog Description:
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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