BSC 655: Data Presentation

Tentative Schedule
Fall 2006

Date
  Topic
August
23

Introduction: Applications, Text, Graphics and Files

 
 28

Acquiring Digital Illustrations

 
30

Discussion: Photographs and Diagrams

September
4

Using Photoshop

 
6

Using Photoshop

 
11

Contrast, Brightness and Color; Files and Actions

 
13

Photoshop vs. Fireworks

 
18

Discussion: Experience with Photoshop, Fireworks and Illustrator

 
20

Ethics

 
25

Discussion: Evaluation of Published Graphs

 
27

Tables & Graphs

October
2

Graph Design

 
4

Graphing Programs

 
9

Discussion: Using SigmaPlot and Prism

 
11

Mid-Semester Study Break

 
16

Instructions to authors

 
18

Discussion: Effective Slides for Seminars & Oral Presentations

 
23

Discussion: Graphics in the Classroom

 
25

Slide Design and Organization

 
30

PowerPoint Tips and Tricks

November
1

PowerPoint Presentations

 
6

PowerPoint Presentations

 
8

Poster Design

 
13

Discussion: Evaluation of Posters

 
15

Poster Presentation

 
20

Discussion: Role of the Web in the Classroom & Scientific Communication

 
22

Thanksgiving

 
27

Virtual Classrooms

 
29

Web Sites

December
4

Web Sites

 
6

Other Matters