To register for this class, please go to http://www.odum.unc.ed/datamatters

Visualization is the act of mapping data elements to visual elements for the purpose of data inspection, validation, comparison, and communication. This course will provide students the knowledge to make effective visualizations based on human perception, data type, the audience, and the purpose of the visualization. Specific topics include visualization of multivariate data, projection methods for high dimensional data, network visualization, text visualization, and map-based visualization methods. The combination of visual representations and user interaction provides a powerful tool for data analysis and action-driven displays. This course will emphasize web-based displays using java script and d3. It will include a hands-on lab component.

**Cancellation Policy The following refund policy will apply in the event of cancellations:

• Full refunds, less a 33% cancellation fee, will be issued for any course enrollments canceled by you before May 14, 2014.

• Full refunds, less a 50% cancellation fee, will be issued for any course enrollments canceled by you between May 14, 2014 and June 15, 2014.

• Full refunds, less a 75% cancellation fee, will be issued for any course enrollments canceled by you after June 15, 2014.

• Prior to the event start date, if we cannot accommodate you in a course you registered for, we can issue a credit toward any UNC Odum Institute course (except for ICPSR courses) or issue you a full refund for the course. Credits must be used by September 30, 2014.