Data Visualization
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
ITB8812
course title in Estonian
Andmete visualiseerimine
course title in English
Data Visualization
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn - spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
IABM02/25
no
Structural units teaching the course
EV - Virumaa College
IT - Department of Software Science
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course aims in Estonian
Anda teadmised ja oskused sobiva visualiseerimismeetodi valikuks ja rakendamiseks, et andmete sisemine struktuur ning võrdlusteks ja otsusteks vajalik info selgelt ja moonutusteta nähtavaks teha.
course aims in English
To provide knowledge and skills for choosing and applying a suitable visualisation method in order to clearly and without distortions visualise the internal structure of data and the information necessary for comparisons and decisions.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Kursuse lõpetanu:
1. Oskab valida andmestiku jaoks sobiva visualiseerimismeetodi ja seda kasutada, et leida klastreid, reegleid, kõrvalekaldeid ja teostada võrdluseid.
2. Tunneb ära eksitavad ja moonutavad võtted, mida on kasutatud andmete visualiseerimisel.
3. Teab hea visualisatsiooni omadusi.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
On completion of the course, the student:
1. Can choose the appropriate visualisation method for the data and to apply it to find clusters, rules, deviations, and make comparisons.
2. Recognises misleading and distorting manners that have been used in visualising the data.
3. Understands the features of good visualisation.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Lihtsad ja keerukad graafikud. Selgus ja ilustused. Andmetindi osakaal.
Demagoogia ja propaganda visualiseerimises. Valefaktor. Võrdlused ja narratiivid ajas ja ruumis. Väikesed kordused. Värvi kasutamine ja visuaalsed kihid. Makro- ja mikrostruktuur. Mitmemõõtmeliste andmete kujutamine tasandil.
brief description of the course in English
Simple and complex graphs. Clarity and embellishments. Share of data ink. Demagogy and propaganda visualisation. False factor. Comparisons and narratives in time and space. Small repetitions. Using colour and visual layers. Macro- and micro-structures. Visualising multidimensional data on a plain.
type of assessment in Estonian
Teadmiste kontroll toimub eksamil. Eksamil kontrollitakse üliõpilase teoreetilisi teadmisi. Kodu- ja kontrolltööde tulemusi võidakse arvestada lõpphinde komponendina või eksamile pääsemise.
type of assessment in English
Examination, which tests the theoretical knowledge of the student. The results of homework and tests may be considered as a component of the final grade or for admission to the examination.
independent study in Estonian
Aine maht: 1* 16 tundi loenguid + 3*16 harjutustundi + 92 tundi iseseisvat (sisaldab kodutöid) tööd = 156 tundi
independent study in English
1* 16 h of lectures + 3* 16 h of practical work + 92 h of independent work (including homework) = 156 h.
study literature
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information (2nd Edition). E. Tufte. Graphics Press.
Envisioning Information. E. Tufte. Graphics Press.
Visual Explanations. E. Tufte. Graphics Press.
Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, „Storytelling with Data“
Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic , „Storytelling with Data: Let's Practice!“
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
1.0
lectures
4.0
practices
3.0
practices
12.0
exercises
0.0
exercises
0.0
lecturer in charge
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LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Ants Torim, IT - Department of Software Science
Estonian
    grading_criteria_ITB8812.pdf 
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    2024/2025 autumn
    Ants Torim, IT - Department of Software Science
    Estonian
      grading_criteria_ITB8812.pdf 
      Olga Dunajeva, EV - Virumaa College
      Estonian
        2023/2024 spring
        Ants Torim, IT - Department of Software Science
        Estonian
          2022/2023 autumn
          Olga Dunajeva, EV - Virumaa College
          Estonian
            2021/2022 spring
            Ants Torim, IT - Department of Software Science
            Estonian
              grading_criteria_ITB8812.pdf 
              Olga Dunajeva, EV - Virumaa College
              Estonian
                grading_criteria_ITB8812.pdf 
                2021/2022 autumn
                Olga Dunajeva, EV - Virumaa College
                Estonian
                  grading_criteria_ITB8812.pdf 
                  2019/2020 spring
                  Olga Ruban, EV - Virumaa College
                  Estonian
                    grading_criteria_ITB8812.pdf 
                    Ants Torim, IT - Department of Software Science
                    Estonian
                      grading_criteria_ITB8812.pdf 
                      Course description in Estonian
                      Course description in English