We're still actively developing this site. If you encounter any issues, please report them! - Report an issue

INTERACTIVE DATA ANALYTICS

ISYE 649
Course Description

A cognitive engineering approach to human-computer interaction and data visualization in particular. Includes a four-part description of effective visualization: design intent, data and application domain, representation and interface features, and human limits and capabilities. The philosophical perspective, scientific basis, and practical tools for effective data visualization and visual analytics. Data processing and how to create static graphs as well as web-based interactive visualizations using the statistical language R.

Prerequisties

ISYE/PSYCH 349 and (ISYE 210 , ECE 331 , MATH/STAT 310 , STAT 312 , STAT 324 , or STAT 340 ), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.83

2.19% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.89% from Historical

A Rate
70.91%

3.49% from Historical

Class Size
55

1.85% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Similar Courses

CONCEPTS AND TOOLS FOR DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION

JOURN/LIS 677

An introduction to information and data visualization: introduction to major concepts, instruction in specific tools for data analysis and visualization, and application of skills in a final project.

DATA VISUALIZATION

COMPSCI 765

Principles of the visual presentation of data. Survey of Information Visualization, Scientific Visualization, and Visual Analytics. Design and evaluation of visualizations and interactive exploration tools. Introduction to relevant foundations in visual design, human perception, and data analysis. Encodings, layout and interaction. Approaches to large data sets. Visualization of complex data types such as scalar fields, graphs, sets, texts, and multi-variate data. Use of 2D, 3D and motion in data presentations. Implementation issues.

DATA STORYTELLING WITH VISUALIZATION

LIS 407

Introduction to data visualization including how and why visualization can be an effective tool for summarizing, analyzing and communicating about data, the limitations and challenges in using data visualizations, including misrepresentation and bias and planning appropriate types of visualization(s) based on source data, audience, and goals. Instruction will include hands-on experience with popular visualization software platforms to develop visualizations and presentations.

DATA VISUALIZATION AND COMMUNICATION FOR DECISION MAKING

LIS 707

Introduces key concepts in data visualization and communication including how and why visualization can be an effective tool for summarizing, analyzing and communicating about data, and limitations and challenges of using visualization techniques. Students will use contemporary software to develop visualization dashboards and presentations as well as plan appropriate types of visualization(s) based on source data, audience, and goals, evaluate visualizations for effectiveness and bias.

INTRODUCTION TO DATA VISUALIZATION

COMPSCI 565

Introduction to topics such as perception, cognition, communication, design, implementation, applications, tools, and evaluation. Provides a broad survey of the field and covers fundamental concepts, theory, and tools in data visualization with opportunities for hands-on activities. Gain real-world experience in designing and evaluating visualizations.