Fundamentals of Data Visualization

Data is everywhere. Data is everywhere. Charts, graphs and other information visualizations can help you make sense of it. This course focuses on the development, evaluation, and design of information visualizations. You will be able to combine aspects of design, computer graphics and HCI and gain practical experience in creating visualizations using exploratory tools and building data narratives. You will learn about user-centered design and web-based visualization.

This course is available for academic credit through CU Boulder's Master of Science degree in Data Science (MSDS), which can be found on Coursera. The MS-DS degree is an interdisciplinary program that brings together faculty members from CU Boulder's departments in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Science. The MS-DS program is open to individuals who have a wide range of education and/or experience in information science, computer science, statistics, and mathematics. Learn more about the MS-DS program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/master-of-science-data-science-boulder.