Information Visualization (CS628) [NIU]

Course Description

Focus on advanced theory and methods for manipulating and visualizing the data of non-physical systems. Concentrates on the transformation of multiple data sources and how the data can be integrated into a single source of information. Emphasis on the advanced study of the latest information visualization techniques developed by the research community. A computer programming background is required. This course is designed to advance students’ knowledge of the current state of the art research in information visualization. Upon completion of this course, the student should have a strong understanding of current topics in information visualization.

Course Material

Course readings will be taken from the latest research journals and conferences in the area of Information Visualization and related fields, here are a few examples:

• International Conference on Information Visualization
• IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics
• Information Visualization

Material Covered

The course will introduce students to the research literature, the development of research surveys and research papers and presentations in the area of information visualization.

Grading

• Class Participation 5%
• Survey Paper 20%
• Paper Presentation 20%
• Project 55%
  • Project Proposal 5%
  • Progress Reports 5%
  • Implementation 15%
  • Short Paper 15%
  • Poster 10%
  • Final Presentation (poster session) 5%