Workers and citizens have access to huge amounts of data. Being able to present clear and meaningful visualizations of this data is key to solving problems in the workplace. This course uses one of the most impactful data visualization tools, Tableau, and is intended for newcomers to data visualization with no prior experience using Tableau. Students will learn the basics of data representation and data visualization, and then explore the various elements of graphical representation. Students will explore Tableau’s building blocks of worksheets, dashboards, and storyboards, and will create data visualizations for a variety of real-world big data sets. Upon completing this course, students will be ready to tackle their own data projects with real world data sets and create Tableau dashboards that could be included in a professional portfolio that will be sure to impress colleagues and potential employers.
Prerequisites: MTH208W, MTH209W