- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This course will assist you in the visualization of large amounts of data to advance your organization's tactical and strategic mandates. The course builds upon FSCT 8431 by expanding your knowledge of spreadsheets to an intermediate level. You will learn how to build macros in spreadsheets for the purpose of building a dashboard. You will then learn how to use data visualization applications to develop basic graphs and maps, and to complete trend analysis.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in FSCT 8431
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$838.30
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of FSCT 8438 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 68714
Duration
Thu Apr 11 - Thu Jul 18 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 68714
- Domestic fees $838.30International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - Jul 18 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Vienna Lam
Course outline
Domestic fees
$838.30
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This course will be ONLINE & taught LIVE. Attendance is mandatory (synchronous). There will be no classes on June 6th and June 27th. There are no required textbooks for this course. Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix may register without any further approvals. Students who are not currently accepted in a Forensics program or, if this course is NOT part of your program matrix, please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca. For information on Forensic programs and courses, please visit: www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics.
Status
In Progress
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Clean data in spreadsheets, such as Excel, for use in other data visualization applications.
- Create basic dashboards of simulated crime data in applications such as Excel and Tableau.
- Create graphics, figures, and tables in data visualization applications such as Tableau.
- Analyze data using graphics to identify trends.
- Create maps using data visualization applications such as Tableau.
- Create and present a dashboard.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Data Analytics and Visualization (FSCT 8438) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
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