Summary of co​urse content

You will learn about the five facets of graph literacy stemming from analytical thinking to computational. You will also learn some professional guidelines on how to enhance your graphics for communication purposes.

This is a Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) course (100%).

Aims and objectives

1. You will learn about the various competencies required for graph literacy
2. You will be able to produce basic graphs using qplot and ggplot
3. You will be able to articulate more clearly and skillfully using graphics

Syllabus

1. Graph Literacy 1 - Computational thinking and graph analysis
2. Graph Literacy 2 - Bertin’s retinal variables
3. Graph Literacy 3 - Gestalt’s principles of continuity
4. Graph Literacy 4 - Graph semantics based on the grammar of graphics
5. Graph Literacy 5 Part 1 - Computational (R syntax, base plot)
6. Graph Literacy 5 Part 2 - Computational (qplot and ggplot)
7. Professional guidelines on making basic graphs better

Assessment

Respondus CA (Multiple response questions and/or structured short answer questions) (1 per lecture, worth 10% each) ​​	Individual	70%
Group Project (5 weeks)	Group	30%
		100%