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Information Visualisation (GEOM90007) // Further information

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Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Recommended texts and other resources

    • Tufte, E. (2001). The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. Graphics Press.
    • Ward, M., Grinstein, G., and Keim, D. (2010). Interactive Data Visualization: Foundations, Techniques, and Applications. A K Peters.
    • Dykes, J., MacEachren, A., Kraak, M-J. (2005). Exploring Geovisualization. Pergamon.
  • Subject notes

    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    Lectures will cover the foundation concepts and techniques important to understanding the design and analysis of visual and cartographic data presentation. In practical work, students will gain hands-on experience with a range of visualisation tools and techniques using Tableau and R.

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    • Tufte, E. (2001). The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. Graphics Press.
    • Ward, M.; Grinstein, G., and Keim, D. (2010) Interactive Data Visualization: Foundations, Techniques, and Applications. A K Peters.
    • Dykes, J., MacEachren, A., Kraak, M-J. (2005). Exploring Geovisualization. Pergamon.

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    Practical context and industry links are provided in the problem-based learning exercises.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Data Science
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Digital Infrastructure Engineering
    Specialisation (formal)Spatial
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 31 January 2024