INFORMATION VISUALIZATION
CSE5INV
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Information Visualization is the study of presenting information in a graphical format to facilitate effective decision making. In this subject, you will learn the theories and methodologies to visualize abstract data (numerical or non-numerical) for human cognition. Topics covered include histograms, scatter plots, hierarchical data visualization, surface plots, tree maps and parallel coordinate plots etc. In particular, you will learn the representation of temporal and spatial data, networks and trees, and textual data. You will also learn the principles and techniques on visualization design and evaluation.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorZhen He
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Learning resources
Introduction to Information Visualization
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBenoit, G.
Year2019
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PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Information Visualization
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSpence, R.
Year2014
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherSpringer
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorZhen He
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment 1 Visualization project for numerical data sets (1500-word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Assignment 2 Visualization project for textual data sets (1500-word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour Examination (2000 words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |