INST462

Introduction to Data Visualization

Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (INST201, INST301); and minimum grade of C- in INST126, INST314, MATH115, PSYC100, and STAT100. Restriction: Must be in Information Science program. Exploration of the theories, methods, and techniques of visualization of information, including the effects of human perception, the aesthetics of information design, the mechanics of visual display, and the semiotics of iconography.

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During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.

Average GPA of 3.54 between 2,208 students*

INST462 Grade Distribution+-05101520253035404550556065707580% of studentsABCDFWother
A-: 14.22%
A: 26.18%
A+: 36.5%
B-: 2.81%
B: 4.76%
B+: 5.12%
C-: 1.09%
C: 1.81%
C+: 1.36%
D-: 0.32%
D: 0.23%
F: 2.36%
W: 2.54%
other: 0.72%
* "W"s are considered to be 0.0 quality points. "Other" grades are not factored into GPA calculation. Grade data not guaranteed to be correct.