01 August 2022
First day of classes, Fall 2022 semester
Data Visualization Minor
The Data Visualization minor gives students a broad, interdisciplinary introduction to data visualization as a tool for communicating ideas, decisions, problems and stories.
This minor is open to all students with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Students will learn to parse and visualize data using industry-standard tools, the basics of graphic design, to apply programming for creating visuals, and consider the implications of data on society and culture.
Required Courses for Data Visualization Minor
- HAR 241 Design I
- HAR 271 Creative Programming I
- EM 622 Decision Making Via Data Analysis Techniques
- EM 570 Data Storytelling or CAL 570
EM 622: Open to juniors and seniors only; undergraduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. EM 570, SYS 501 and CAL 570: Open to juniors and seniors only.
Plus one of the following:
- SYS 501 Probability and Statistics for Systems Engineering
- EM 365 Statistics for Engineering Management
- ENGR 243 Probability and Statistics for Engineers
- MA 222 Probability and Statistics
- ENGR 241 Probability and Statistics with Data Science Applications
Plus one of the following:
- HST 325 Visualizing Society
- HAR 250 Designing with Data
- HAR 341
- HST 320 Science and Media
- HSS 301 Research Design and Methods
Message from Director
DR. KATHRYN ABEL, DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMICS, ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
The engineer's role has changed from performing solely technical operations to being involved in the integration of engineering, technology and business operations. The engineering management discipline fills this critical education need by graduating engineers who understand the increasing demand for efficiency, effectiveness and integration in engineering and business operations across varied industries.