38-612 Informational Visualization for Scientists

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course introduces the student to the concepts and tools of data visualization. Emphasis is placed on information visualization, with some exposure to visualization of scientific datasets with a spatial reference frame. The student will gain hands-on experience with a variety of visualization tools accessible from Python and R, including matplotlib, ggplot, and VisIt. This course is required for students enrolled in the MS program in Data Analytics for Science.

Prerequisites: 38-610 (min C)

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026

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