Course Description
Data science is quickly changing the way we understand and and engage in the political process. In this course we will develop fundamental techniques of data science and apply them to large political datasets on elections, campaign finance, lobbying, and more. The objective is to give students the skills to carry out cutting edge quantitative political studies in both academia and the private sector. Students with technical backgrounds looking to study politics quantitatively are encouraged to enroll.
Cross Listed Courses
Grading Basis
ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit
Min
3
Max
5
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Discussion
Enrollment Optional?
Yes
Course Component
Lecture
Enrollment Optional?
No
Enforced Requisites
Prerequisite
This course is open to degree seeking undergraduate students only.
This course has been approved for the following WAYS
Applied Quantitative Reasoning (AQR)
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No
Schedule
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POLISCI150A is a prerequisite for:
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