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DATA VISUALIZATION AND COMMUNICATION FOR DECISION MAKING

LIS 707
Course Description

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.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing or Declared in Analytics for Decision Making capstone certificate

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.83

2.1% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.85% from Historical

A Rate
78.18%

1.57% from Historical

Class Size
55

100% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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