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Visualization (44413) Data Visualization (44613)

Data Visualization Practices (44695) Fall 2020

COURSE SYLLABUS

44413/44613/44695

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I. Course Title CSIS 44-413 Visualization CSIS 44-613 Data Visualization CSIS 44-695 Data Visualization Practices

II. Course Credit Three credit hours

III. Prerequisites Coursework equivalent to general statistics and programming.

IV. Course Professor Name: Ajay Bandi Title: Associate Professor Phone: (660)562-1199 Email: ajay@nwmissouri.edu Office Hours: TR – 9:20 AM to 11:00 AM

TR – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM R – 3:30 PM to 4:10 PM (R is Thursday) Students can Zoom in during office hours

Office Location: CH 2250

V. Course Description This course covers the design and development of exploratory diagrams and graphics for various data sets. The course may include concepts such as chart and graph design, networks, topological graphs, display of multi-dimensional data, effective use of space and color, animations, interactive visualizations, mapping, cartography, web data acquisition, and advanced visualization tools.

VI. Course Rationale This course allows students to learn how to use appropriate standard and advanced visualization techniques for large data sets. This course will familiarize students to visualization tools (ex: MS Excel, Tableau, and Microsoft Power BI).

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VII. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the course students will be able to: Learning outcomes Assessment Methods

Understand the foundations of data visualization, identify and apply data visualization techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice

Discussions, assignments quizzes, project

Generate word clouds using qualitative data visualization techniques Analyze, clean data sets and generate various diagrams, charts or graphs Expose JavaScript library, D3.js to visualize data in web pages Design and create interactive dashboards & storyboards using Tableau for decision making Enhance teamwork & written communication skills

VIII. Materials Textbook or supplementary materials There are no required textbooks for this course. Other Resources Online materials as provided on the Northwest Online.

IX. Course Outline and Expectations

Instructional Methods and Techniques for 44413 and 44613 students

This course will be delivered in hybrid mode, by posting recorded videos on Canvas, and conducting Zoom sessions as needed. However, I will be available in the classroom (CH 1200) or in my office (CH 2250) to help you during the class time. Participation is expected. Because of this instructional method, it is imperative that each student reads the assigned material. Instructional Methods and Techniques for 44695 students This course is delivered entirely as an online seminar. Participation is expected and required. Because of this instructional method, it is imperative that each student reads the assigned material and attends online prepared to discuss and participate.

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Students will be responsible for reading online material, interacting with supplemental material, engaging in discussions, and completing assignments. Participation/Attendance Students are responsible for interacting with the Northwest Online course site on a regular basis and meeting all deadlines. Code of Academic Integrity Please refer to the following link to view Northwest Missouri State University’s Code of Academic Integrity Policy https://www.nwmissouri.edu/policies/academics/Academic-Integrity.pdf

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Learning or Living Accommodations Request Process: Northwest Missouri State University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 [ADA] and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 [ADAAA]. If a student has a documented disability that qualifies under the ADA/ADAAA and requests accommodations, they should review the Accessibility and Accommodations webpage at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/titleixequity/accessibility/index.htm for guidance, including the accommodations application and supporting documentation requirements. Contact ada@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1873 for further assistance. For the university policy on disability accommodation refer to http://www.nwmissouri.edu/policies/student/Disability-Accommodation.pdf

Non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy Northwest Missouri State University is committed to maintaining an environment for

all faculty, staff, students, and third parties that is free of illegal discrimination and harassment. Please refer to the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy at

https://www.nwmissouri.edu/policies/student/Title-VI-Non-Discrimination-and-Anti-Harassment.pdf

Course Communication Policy In this course, we will use Canvas communication system or email the instructor at ajay@nwmissouri.edu and teaching assistant s536881@nwmissouri.edu

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COVID-19 Classroom Mitigation Northwest is committed to the health and safety of the University community and has therefore adopted COVID-19 mitigation policies. Every student must wear a face covering (such as a cloth facemask, bandana, scarf, neck gaiter, or medical mask) over their nose and mouth at all times in all academic building spaces, including classrooms (unless directed not to by the instructor), offices, hallways, and restrooms. Face shields may be worn in addition to, but not in place of, a face covering. Students without face coverings will not be allowed in the classroom until they comply with expectations. Students must also follow directions regarding entries, exits and furniture, and maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing whenever possible. Northwest further asks all students to practice good hygiene and not enter academic buildings or attend face-to-face classes when they feel sick or have been instructed to quarantine/isolate; students who miss class should communicate with their instructors. Students who do not comply with these requirements will be subject to standard disciplinary procedures according to the Northwest Student Code of Conduct (i.e. verbal and written warnings followed by a hearing, if necessary). We thank you for doing your part to maintain our learning environment and to protect the health of fellow Bearcats.

Change in Course Delivery It is our goal as a University to continue all courses as planned on campus. However, due to unforeseeable impacts of COVID-19, faculty and students must be prepared to move all courses to a remote/online learning format anytime during the semester, either permanently or for a short term. The type of format (synchronous or asynchronous) will be at the discretion of each faculty member. The University and faculty will communicate with students in the event such action is deemed necessary to preserve the health and safety of students and employees.

X. Technology Requirements Computer/Technology Requirements

• Ability to use the Canvas learning environment. • Proficiency in using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and attaching these

files to your assignment submissions.

Northwest Online (Canvas) Access to Northwest Online is at: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/online

XI. Grading and Evaluation

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Final Grade Calculation

Assessments Points Quizzes 10

Assignments 225-250 Threaded Discussions 10-25

Final project 100 Total Points 345-385

Grading In determining the final course grade, the following scale is used:

Undergraduate Credit (44-413) Percent Range Grade

88-100% A

>= 78% and < 88% B

>= 68% and < 78% C

>= 58% and < 68% D

below 58% F

Graduate Credit (44-613 and 44695) Percent Range Grade

90-100% A

>= 80% and < 90% B

>= 70% and < 80% C

>= 60% and < 70% D

below 60% F

Rubrics See under Assignments in Northwest Online

Quizzes Under any circumstance, students will be allowed to take each quiz only once before the due date.

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Late Work Policy No late work is allowed. Incorrect and missing submissions receives 0 credit.

XII. Course Evaluation

At the end of this course, students are encouraged to complete a course evaluation that will be distributed to them via email and through a course link.

XIII. Course Topics

Module (Dates)

Topics

Module 1 (Aug 19 – Aug 30)

• Introduction to Visualization • When a single number is important

Module 2 (Aug 31 – Sep 13)

• How two or more numbers are alike or different

• How we are better or worse than a benchmark

Module 3 (Sep 14 – Sep 27)

• What the survey says • When there are parts of a whole: visualizing

beyond the pie chart

Module 4 (Sep 28 – Oct 11)

• How this thing changes when that thing does

• When the Words have the meaning

Module 5 (Oct 12 – Oct 25)

• How did things change over time? • Reporting out

Module 6 (Oct 26 – Nov 08)

• It’s about more than the buttons • Current topics

Module 7 (Nov 09 – Nov 24)

• Work on Final Project

XIV. Additional Course Information

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Final exams If an emergency occurs that prevents the administration of a course scheduled final examination, the final course grades will be calculated based on the work in the course completed to that point in time and the faculty member’s considered judgment. Final exams will not be rescheduled, and a grade of “I” will not be given as a result of an institutional cancellation of a final examination. This final exam policy does not apply to online courses. https://www.nwmissouri.edu/registrar/finals.htm

Administrative drop An instructor may request the Office of the Registrar delete a student from a course roster if the student has not met the prerequisite for the course as stated in the catalog, or as a result of non-attendance in the course. View the drop dates at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/studentaccounts/financialdates.htm

Academic Administrative withdrawal When it is in the best interest of Northwest Missouri State University for a student to withdraw, a student will be given a W, put on administrative hold, and given notice that they are about to be withdrawn. This action will result in removal of all credits associated with courses that have yet to be completed in the semester in question and the student will be administratively withdrawn from the University. An Administrative Withdrawal does not affect the student’s grade point average. Please refer to Northwest Missouri State University’s Academic Administrative Withdrawal Policy at: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/policies/academics/Adding-Dropping-Withdrawals.pdf

Syllabus Subject to Change: Course schedule is subject to change and you will be responsible for abiding by any such changes. Your instructor will notify you of any changes. While information and assurances are provided in this course syllabus, it should be understood that content may change in keeping with new research and literature and that events beyond the control of the instructor could occur. Students will be informed of any substantive occurrences that will produce syllabus changes.