Course Title/Code Data Visualization Tableau/ 6.
5MC05E015
Course Type: Elective
L-T-P Structure 0-0-4
Course Objectives By the end of this course, students will be able develop an understanding of data
visualization concepts and Tableau tools. It also enables students to analyze and present
data through effective charts, dashboards, and data storytelling to support informed
decision-making.
Credits 2
Course Outcomes (Cos) Mapping
Understand the fundamentals of data visualization and explain how to
CO1 create basic charts using Tableau Desktop (BT2). Skill Enhancement
Apply Tableau features to create, format, filter, and publish common
CO2 data visualizations (BT3). Skill Enhancement &
Employability
Apply data transformation techniques and calculations in Tableau to
CO3 build an interactive dashboard (BT3). Skill Enhancement &
Employability
Analyze data insights and present them effectively through data
CO4 storytelling using Tableau (BT4). Skill Enhancement &
Employability
SDG 4– Quality Education
SDG
Sections Weightage
A 25%
B 25%
C 25%
Syllabus
D 25%
TOTAL 100%
SECTION A
Introduction to Data Visualization and its Importance in Decision-Making; Principles of Effective
Data Visualization; Overview of Tableau and its Products; Installing and Getting Started with Tableau
Desktop; Understanding the Tableau Interface; Connecting to Different Data Sources; Working with
Sample Datasets; Creating Basic Charts and Views.
SECTION B
Creating Common Visualizations such as Bar Charts, Line Charts, Pie Charts, Maps, and Tables;
Sorting and Filtering Data; Using Groups and Sets; Adding Titles, Labels, Tooltips, and Formatting
Views; Applying Colors and Design Best Practices; Publishing and Sharing Visualizations Using
Tableau Cloud/Public.
SECTION C
Data Preparation Concepts; Creating Calculated Fields; Using Table Calculations; Introduction to
Tableau Prep; Data Cleaning and Transformation; Combining Data Sources; Designing Interactive
Dashboards; Using Filters, Parameters, and Dashboard Actions; Best Practices for Dashboard Layout
and Usability.
SECTION D
Concept of Data Storytelling; Creating Stories in Tableau; Choosing the Right Visuals for
Storytelling; Interpreting and Analyzing Insights from Dashboards; Overview of the Tableau and Data
Visualization Ecosystem; Introduction to Real-World Use Cases
Textbooks
1. Acharya, S. (2018). Mastering data visualization using Tableau. Wiley India.
2. Milligan, J. N., & Guillevin, T. (2018). Tableau 10 complete reference. Packt Publishing.
3. Joshi, P. M., & Mahalle, P. N. (2023). Data storytelling and visualization with Tableau: A
hands-on approach. Routledge.
Reference Books
1. Few, S. (2013). Information dashboard design: Displaying data for at-a-glance monitoring
(2nd ed.). Analytics Press.
2. Wexler, S., Shaffer, J., & Cotgreave, A. (2017). The big book of dashboards: Visualizing your
data using real-world business scenarios. Wiley.
3. Knaflic, C. N. (2020). Storytelling with data: A data visualization guide for business
professionals (2nd ed.). Wiley.
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