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Outline

This unit covers theories, algorithms and practices to make good pictures of abstract information, such as stock prices, family trees, and software design diagrams.

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Assumed Knowledge

You need to have

·         Basic knowledge of algorithms and data structures

·         Basic mathematical skills, especially geometry

·         Basic programming skills, in any language

It helps if you

·         Have studied Algorithms, especially Computational Geometry

·         Can write programs using graphics

·         Are comfortable with spatial design problems

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Learning Outcomes

Basic concepts and algorithms to produce good visualizations of abstract data effectively and efficiently:

·         Understanding visualization methods

·         Using geometric algorithms for visualization

·         Applying visualization methods

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Coordinator

Masa Takatsuka

Consultation time: by appointment
masa.takatsuka (at) sydney (dot) edu (dot) au

Level 3, School of Information Technologies Building, J12

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Class times/place

Lectures: School of Information Technologies Lecture Theater 123
Time: Tuesday 15:00-17:00

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Assessment overview

	Marks	Deadline	Generalaim	Files
Assignment 1	20 %
Assignment 2	30 %
Assignment 3	30 %
Participation	20 %

Assessment note

Please read the School of IT Assessment Policy and the University Policy Student Plagiarism: Coursework – Policy and Procedure, and submit the appropriate cover sheet with your signature with each hardcopy submission. The cover sheets are available from the School of IT link above.

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Schedule