Data Visualization (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes of the course: After completing the course, student will learn how to build charts, graphs, and maps to present different types of data with the D3.js library. Student will learn also Javascript Object Notation (JSON) and how to use data online using an Application Programming Interface (API).

Content

- Data Visualization with D3
- JSON APIs and AJAX

Teaching methods

Course is 100% online (self-study) course which can be done in own pace.

Location and time

Course is 100% online (self-study) course which can be done in own pace. Study environments are Metropolia's Viope and Moodle.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Online in study environments Metropolia's Viope and Moodle.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Online.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

Depends on the student's baseline.

Content scheduling

Up to student her-/himself.

Assessment methods and criteria

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of information and communication technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the information and communication technology sector expertise and the development of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.