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SI 649: Information Visualization
The rise of the Information Age and the ascendancy of computer graphics come together in the area of information visualization, where interactive graphical interfaces reveal structure, extract meaning, and navigate large and complex information worlds. Provides an in-depth introduction to the state-of-the-art in information visualization. Through a series of readings, videotapes, and discussions, students look at various strategies that have been developed, including their static, dynamic, and interactive aspects, and understand when, where, and why they work. In addition, there is an effort to place Information Visualization in the more general contexts of visualization (e.g., as used in statistics and physics) and information work.
Credits: 3
Term offered: Winter
Prerequisites:
SI 622 or SI 682 or SI 539 or permission of instructor.
Other Notes:
General computer literacy and additional background in some combination of computer science, cognitive psychology, design, statistics, information science or related areas.
Class Type:
This course provides 2 Practical Engagement points.
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