library

Textbooks

There are two required textbooks for this course that are available online and one that you must purchase. However, other readings will be taken from other sources as necessary and available freely online or through AU online resources. The listed books and online resources on this page are subject to frequent change and updates throughout the semester.

Book Description
VAD Required
Title: Visualization Analysis and Design
Author: Tamara Munzner
Free: O’Reilly AU Account
Murray Required
Title: Interactive Data Visualization for the Web
Authors: Scott Murray
Free: O’Reilly AU Account
Code examples
Tufte Required
Title: Visual and Statistical Thinking
Authors: Edward Tufte
Purchase: Amazon, about $10

Other Resources

Additional links to supplementary articles and videos used throughout this course will be posted throughout the semester.

Notebooks

Blogs/Portfolios