Fall 2025 - SDA 100 D100

Data Visualization (3)

Class Number: 7299

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Steven Weldon

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces the principles and tools of data visualization and visual storytelling with R. Learn foundational and advanced plotting techniques to create impactful visuals and interactive dashboards, transforming raw data into compelling data-driven stories for diverse audiences. Students who have taken ECON 334, POL 390, STAT 240, or STAT 310 first may not then take this course for further credit.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.