Data Visualization Minor
Program Details
Degree
MinorAvailable
On campusThe Data Visualization minor gives students a broad, interdisciplinary introduction to data visualization as a tool for communicating ideas, decisions, problems and stories. Students will learn to parse and visualize data using industry-standard tools, the basics of graphic design, to apply programming for creating visuals, and to consider the implications of data on society and culture. Open to all students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Course Requirements
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
HAR 241 | Design I | 3 |
HAR 271 | Creative Programming I | 3 |
EM 622 | Decision Making Via Data Analysis Techniques | 3 |
EM 570 | Data Storytelling | 3 |
OR | ||
HSS 570 | Data Storytelling | 3 |
And one of the following:
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
SYS 501 | Probability and Statistics for Systems Engineering | 3 |
EM 365 | Statistics for Engineering Management | 4 |
ENGR 243 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
MA 222 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
ENGR 241 | Probability and Statistics with Data Science Applications | 4 |
And one of the following:
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
HST 325 | Visualizing Society | 3 |
HAR 250 | Designing With Data | 3 |
HST 320 | Science and Media | 3 |
HSS 301 | Research Design and Methods | 3 |
Note: The graduate-level courses listed above do not have any prerequisites and are open to undergraduate students who have junior or senior standing and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.