Data is meaningless without a way to represent and interpret it. By studying data visualization,you'll learn how to make data readable,easy to understand and visually appealing. All courses that count for this module are typically offered at Behrend every semester unless specified. The recommended GQ courses for this module are STAT 200 or PSYCH 200. For more information on how to minor in data visualization:
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CMPSC 203 focuses on the design, use, and programming of spreadsheets and data bases with applications from a range of disciplines.
*Course counts toward GQ requirement
*Course offered Fa. and Sp. semesters
Prerequisite: 2 entrance units in mathematics
This course provides an in-depth understanding of techniques and software for data visualization. Students will be introduced to complex data sets and learn how to present findings in interactive and innovative ways.
*Course can count towards supporting 400-level requirement.
*Consult with your advisor about when course is offered
Select one of the following prerequisites:
STAT 200
PYSCH 200.
*SCM 200 can substitute either course.
MIS 204 provides an overview of the role of information systems in business process design, the current technologies used for obtaining, storing, securing, and communicating information in support of operations and decision-making within a business organization, as well as, the concepts and principles for developing and using popular spreadsheet and database tools(such as Excel and Access).
Applications focus on the development of quantitative problem-solving skills applied to specific examples of business problems and issues found in business disciplines, including accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain operations, and general management. Problem solving skills will be reinforced by assigning problem sets to students to do on their own.
*Course counts toward GQ requirement
MIS 336 focuses on: theory and utilization of database management systems in organizations, including data modeling and applications development.
*Course offered during Fa. and Sp. semesters
Select one of the following prerequisites:
MIS 204
CMPSC 121
CMPSC 102(Course offered during Fa. and Sp. semesters)
Information analysis and the logical specification of the system.
*Course offered during Fa. and Sp. semesters
Prerequisite: MIS 336(Course offered during Fa. and Sp. semesters)