Introduces the emerging and highly interdisciplinary field of data sonification, principally for purposes of better understanding data. Covers topics such as established sonification theory and strategies, psychoacoustics, collaboration with data providers, the design of sonification presentation and navigation systems, research methodology, and based lab experimental procedures. Technologies and disciplines include software design utilizing industry-standard programming languages, audio sound design, graphic design, and web development. Explores sonification concepts in the context of real-world projects.