Course goal

The main goal of this class is to introduce the basic ideas of data visualization and information graphics, with emphasis on applications to global and local problems in sciences, economics, politics, society, environmental issues and just about anything. The aim is to learn the importance to effectively represent data through many examples, using statistical charts, maps and explanation diagrams to discover the stories behind the data and to learn from them.

Lectures: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 02:40-3:45 pm, Classroom Unit 001

Instructor: Lelys Bravo de Guenni 

  • Office: Baskin Engineering 365B
  • Email: lbravo@soe.ucsc.edu
  • Phone: 831-459-2513 (email is preferred) 
  • Office Hours: Wednesday and Friday 11:30-12:30 am or By Appointment

 

Teaching Asisstants

Daniel Helkey - dhelkey@ucsc.edu. Office hours: Tu, 5:00 -7:00 pm, BE 354
Kurtis Shuler - kshuler@ucsc.edu. Office hours: Th, 9:30 - 11:30 am, E2 480

Lab Sections (Lab Sections will start on Week 2)

Lab sections are optional, but each week there is an exercise for students to work on (with the help of the TAs if necessary) that is due on the Friday of the following week. You are allowed to complete the exercises on your own, but if you need help you MUST attend the section you have signed up for.

The available sections that you can sign up for:

Section       Days           Time                            Room 
01A              Th                02:00PM-03:05PM     J Baskin Eng 109
01B              Tu                07:30PM-08:35PM     MingOng Cmp Lb 103
01C              Th                07:30PM-08:35PM     MingOng Cmp Lb 103

Software

In this class we will employ Tableau (http://www.tableau.com/data-visualization-software). For the most part, lab sections will focus on the use of software to create visualization solutions. Check the syllabus for more information.