ITM 441 - Business Data Visualization and Reporting

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: Social Justice
This course applies methods for data visualization and interactive exploration of Big Data. Topics include interactive maps, elements of visual perception, effective graphs and charts, visual representations of complex statistics, and report writing with emphasis on analyzing social justice issues.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: CS 200 or ITM 300
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online Asynchronous or Online Synchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: Overlay - Social Justice
Cross-listed: BAN 441
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

employ technology to analyze data and to aid decision-making.
explain analytical results in their project reports and other assignments to people with technical and non-technical backgrounds.
apply analytic skills to evaluate the diversity and equality performance within a business environment and to identify the areas for improvement

Social Justice Overlay Learning Outcomes

use a disciplinary perspective to analyze issues of social justice and equity;
describe the challenges to achieving social justice; and
identify ways in which individuals and/or groups can contribute to social justice within local communities, nations, or the world.