Course Description
This seminar is a graduate-level class focused on research in information visualization and visual analytics. The emphasis of this class will be: (1) reading papers, (2) presentations, (3) debates, and (4) discussions. The goal of the class is for students to gain knowledge about the history, background, and frontiers in visualization research. Perhaps the most unique aspect about this class is the use of debates as the primary mechanism for the readings. Throughout the semester, students will participate in 4 debates on topics relating to visualization design, user interactions, data management, and the use of automation (machine learning and AI) in data analysis. Students will work in teams and be required to prepare their arguments based on existing literature.
Course Information
In this course, students will work in teams of 3 for each of the debates. Each student is expected to participate in at least two of the four debates. Performance in these debates and class participation will be used to determine the final grade for the class.
Prerequisite: Instructor's Permission
Paper Repository: Papers (including book chapters) listed on this page can be found on the CS Linux server under /comp/250VIS/papers. For complete books, you can find them at the Tisch Library or buy them online from the publisher or on Amazon.
Readings
Note: Papers (including book chapters) listed on this page can be found on the CS Linux server under /comp/250VIS/papers. For complete books, you can find them at the Tisch Library or buy them online from the publisher or on Amazon.
Accommodation
Tufts is committed to providing support services and reasonable accommodations to all students with documented disabilities. To request an accommodation, you must register with the Student Accessibility Services at the beginning of the semester. To do so, arrange an appointment with Linda Sullivan, Program Director of Student Accessibility Services at (617) 627-5447.