POLSCI 598 - Mathematics for Political Scientists
Fall 2019, Section 001
Instruction Mode: Section 001 is  In Person (see other Sections below)
Subject: Political Science (POLSCI)
Department: LSA Political Science
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Details

Credits:
4
Waitlist Capacity:
99
Advisory Prerequisites:
Graduate standing. The level of mathematical sophistication presumed is high school algebra.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:

Description

This course attempts to equip students with basic mathematical tools necessary for the study of advanced statistical methods, game theory, and other types of formal modeling. Topics include calculus, optimization, matrix algebra, set theory, and probability.

This is a Methods course.

Course Requirements:

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Intended Audience:

Graduate students in Political Science.

Class Format:

Seminar

Schedule

POLSCI 598 - Mathematics for Political Scientists
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
 In Person
18316
Open
15
 
-
MW 10:00AM - 11:30AM
9/3/19 - 12/11/19
Note: PS Grad students only
002 (DIS)
 In Person
24273
Open
15
15POLSCI GRAD + JOINT SW/PUBPOL
-
Tu 10:00AM - 11:00AM
9/3/19 - 12/11/19

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