Instructors:
Rachel Schwartz
CBLS 377
4-5404

Harrison Dekker

Jeff Hollister
CIK 010
4-4080

Please note that instructors will do their best to respond promptly between 9-5 on weekdays.

Office Hours: TBD
Please feel free to come by without an appointment during this time. To talk with me during other times please set up a meeting by email.

Class Days / Time: Th 9-10am CBLS 435

Prerequisites: Experience with R

Texts:
Basic and advanced R:
* Modern Dive
* R For Data Science

Data Viz:
* Wilke: Fundamentals of Data Visualization
* How to pick your visualization / chart
* More references

Other material:
* Data Camp Shiny Basics
* RStudio Shiny Tutorials

Other equipment / material requirements: Laptop, Tablet, or Chromebook with internet access. Please contact the instructor if you do not have a laptop and purchasing one would be a financial difficulty. Laptops are available for use in class upon request.

Assignments:
Build a Shiny app related to your research or teaching

Grades:

Grade Points
A 940-1000
A- 900-939
B+ 870-899
B 830-869
B- 800-829
C+ 770-799
C 730-769
C- 700-729
D+ 670-699
D 600-669
F <600

Special notes: If you, or anyone you know, is at risk of going hungry please visit the Rhody Outpost, a food pantry operated by URI. Rhody Outpost is open twice per month at St. Augustine Church at 15 Lower College Rd. For open hours see https://web.uri.edu/deanofstudents/rhody-outpost/ . Rhody Outpost protects the privacy of all visitors. Students may also visit the Jonnycake Center in Peace Dale.

Counseling and Psychological Services: Graduate school can be complicated and challenging. You might feel overwhelmed, experience anxiety or depression, or struggle with relationships or family responsibilities. The URI Counseling Center provides confidential support for the personal, emotional, and academic well-being of our students. These services include individual counseling, group counseling, and referrals.