HINF5620
HINF 5620 - Data Visualization for the Health Sciences (3 Cr.)
Health Informatics, AHC Inst (12016)
TAHS - Academic Health Center Shared
HINF 5620 - Data Visualization for the Health Sciences (3 Cr.)
Course description
An advanced health informatics course, focusing on theoretical and practical aspects of data and information visualization for health care and the health sciences. Topics include classic and novel visualization types; models of human visual perception and cognition; color, text and typography; maps and diagrams; evaluation and testing; and the aesthetic and cultural aspects of visualization. Examples emphasize health sciences applications for clinicians, patients, researchers, and analysts. Modern programming and commercial tools are discussed, including D3, ggplot2, and Tableau. Students will report on and discuss visualization methods, published studies and books, culminating in a final visualization project of the student's choosing.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Requirements
000917
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Spring