- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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
$872.43
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 eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
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
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of FSCT 8438 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 93285
Dates
Jan 15 - Apr 09 Loading
- CRN 93285
- $872.43 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 - Apr 09 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Kiran Johal
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be ONLINE & taught LIVE. 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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.