World in Your Hand

POLSCI 427S

Your chance to hold the (simulated) world in your hand. First half of class provides background and tools needed to create computational, simulation models of political, social, and economic phenomena. Second half provides practical experience with class-chosen group computational modeling project(s) that will be submitted for publication. No prior computer programming experience required or expected, and skills gained in class will translate beyond academia.
Curriculum Codes
  • R
  • QS
  • SS
Typically Offered
Occasionally