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Information Visualisation (GEOM90007) // Further information
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Semester 2
Davood Shojaei
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- 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 notesLEARNING AND TEACHING METHODSLectures will cover the foundation concepts and techniques for data presentation. In practical work, students will gain hands-on experience with a range of visualisation tools and techniques using Tableau and R (or equivalent software platforms). Also other practical development tools will be applied to a range of information visualisation problems.INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCESTufte, 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 LINKSPractical context and industry links are provided in the problem-based learning exercises.
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Type Name Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Data Science Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master 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.
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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: 8 November 2024