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Data Visualization and Dashboarding

CS 415 - Fall 2023

Course Description

This course covers the fundamental principles and best practices of data visualization and dashboarding for business analysts and data professionals. Students will learn how to effectively communicate data insights through visual storytelling, dashboard design, and hands-on technical skills in industry-standard tools like Tableau and PowerBI. The course culminates in a capstone project where students build an interactive dashboard to analyze real-world business data.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to: - Apply data visualization best practices to create clear, compelling charts and graphs - Choose the appropriate chart types for different data types and analysis goals - Design user-friendly, interactive dashboards that align with business objectives - Communicate data insights through storytelling and narrative techniques - Develop proficiency in Tableau and PowerBI for data visualization and dashboarding - Integrate data from multiple sources to build comprehensive dashboards - Complete a capstone project demonstrating mastery of data visualization and dashboarding skills

Required Materials

  • Tableau Desktop (free student license)
  • PowerBI Desktop (free)
  • Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic (ISBN: 978-1119002253)
  • The Big Book of Dashboards by Steve Wexler, et al. (ISBN: 978-1119282716)

Grading Breakdown

  • Weekly data visualization assignments (25%)
  • Midterm dashboard project (20%)
  • Capstone dashboard project (30%)
  • Class participation and discussion (15%)
  • Quizzes (10%)

Weekly Schedule

  1. Introduction to Data Visualization
  2. The Psychology of Visual Perception
  3. Chart Types and Best Practices
  4. Dashboard Design Principles
  5. Data Storytelling and Narrative
  6. Intro to Tableau
  7. Tableau Charts and Graphs
  8. Tableau Dashboards and Interactivity
  9. Midterm Dashboard Project
  10. Intro to PowerBI
  11. PowerBI Data Modeling and DAX
  12. PowerBI Visualizations and Dashboards
  13. Advanced Dashboard Techniques
  14. Capstone Project Work
  15. Capstone Project Presentations

Course Policies

  • Attendance and participation in class is expected
  • Late assignments will be penalized 10% per day
  • All work must be original and adhere to academic integrity standards
  • Consult the student handbook for university policies on academic honesty, accommodations, etc.

Instructor Information

Prof. Jane Smith Email: jsmith@university.edu Office Hours: Tues 2-4pm, Thurs 10am-12pm Office Location: Science Building 415