CS 415 - Fall 2023
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.
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
Prof. Jane Smith Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Tues 2-4pm, Thurs 10am-12pm Office Location: Science Building 415