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3D Data Visualization for Science Communication
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 32 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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This course is an introduction to 3D scientific data visualization, with an emphasis on science communication and cinematic design for appealing to broad audiences. You will develop visualization literacy, through being able to interpret/analyze (read) visualizations and create (write) your own visualizations. By the end of this course, you will: -Develop visualization literacy. -Learn the practicality of working with spatial data. -Understand what makes a scientific visualization meaningful. -Learn how to create educational visualizations that maintain scientific accuracy. -Understand what makes a scientific visualization cinematic. -Learn how to create visualizations that appeal to broad audiences. -Learn how to work with image-making software. (for those completing the Honors track)

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About the Course

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Orientation Quiz

1 Videos

  • Welcome to 3D Scientific Data Visualization!

3 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Online Education at Gies College of Business

About Your Classmates

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Getting to Know Your Classmates

2 Readings

  • Updating Your Profile
  • Social Media

What is Visualization?

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Week 1 Quiz 1: What Is Visualization?

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Scientific Visualization
  • Visualization Pipeline

Components of Scientific Visualization

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Week 1 Quiz 2: Components of Scientific Visualization

4 Videos

  • Computational Science
  • Computer Graphics
  • Rendering
  • Moving Pictures

What Makes a Good Visualization?

    • 2 Videos
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  • Week 1 Quiz 3: What Makes a Good Visualization?

2 Videos

  • Critiquing Visualization
  • Data and Visualization Ethics

Week 1 Graded Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Peer Review

  • Week 1 Conceptual Assignment

Week 1 Optional Honors Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Week 1 Hands On Assignment

What Scientific Data Looks Like

    • 3 Videos
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  • Week 2 Quiz 1: What Scientific Data Looks Like

3 Videos

  • Virtual Coordinates
  • 3D Geometry
  • Data Representation

Working with Data

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Quiz 2: Working with Data

3 Videos

  • Finding and Using Data
  • Computational Resources
  • Optimization

How to Approach Loading Data into a New Tool

    • 3 Videos
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  • Week 2 Quiz 3: How to Approach Loading Data into a New Tool

3 Videos

  • Software
  • Transformations and Attributes
  • Programming

Week 2 Graded Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Week 2 Conceptual Assignment

Week 2 Optional Honors Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Hands On Assignment: Part 1

1 Peer Review

  • Week 2 Hands On Assignment: Part 2

Understanding Humans

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Week 3 Quiz 1: Understanding Humans

3 Videos

  • Storytelling
  • Education
  • Color

Designing for Human Perception

    • 3 Videos
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  • Week 3 Quiz 2: Designing for Human Perception

3 Videos

  • Vision and Cameras
  • Driving Visual Features with Data
  • Abstraction and Representation

Refining Data

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Week 3 Quiz 3: Refining Data

3 Videos

  • Data Artifacts
  • Previsualization
  • Derived Data

Week 3 Graded Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Week 3 Conceptual Assignment

Week 3 Optional Honors Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Week 3 Hands On Assignment

Action, Camera, Lights!

    • 3 Videos
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  • Week 4 Quiz 1: Action, Camera, Lights!

3 Videos

  • Camera Design
  • Display Environments
  • Lighting

Digital Cosmetics

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Week 4 Quiz 2: Digital Cosmetics

2 Videos

  • Designing Around the Data
  • Image Artifacts

Finishing Touches

    • 3 Videos
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  • Week 4 Quiz 3: Finishing Touches

3 Videos

  • Editing and Compositing
  • Narration and Sound
  • Packaging and Distribution

Week 4 Graded Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Week 4 Conceptual Assignment

Week 4 Optional Honors Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Week 4 Hands On Assignment

Conclusion of 3D Scientific Data Visualization

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Closing

1 Readings

  • Course Credits

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"3D Data Visualization for Science Communication" is a foundational course in the Data Science & AI domain, offered by Coursera. Led by expert instructors, the course focuses on developing visualization literacy, working with spatial data, and creating meaningful, accurate, and cinematic scientific visualizations. With a duration of 1920 minutes, learners can choose from Starter, Professional, or Paid subscription options. Ideal for those looking to enhance their skills in interpreting and designing impactful visualizations for broad audiences.

Kalina Borkiewicz
Instructors

Kalina Borkiewicz

AJ Christensen
Instructors

AJ Christensen