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LPPS 6820 Identity Politics:A Psycological & Historical POV
Spring 2026

Students in this course will contend with and explore the implications of how politically relevant attitudes & behaviors in the U.S. have always been tied to identity. Students will employ …

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3.75
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LPPS 6880 Public Opinion and Public Policy
Spring 2027

Consider the effect of public opinion on policy in the U.S. What do policymakers believe about citizens' preferences? Whose opinion matters, when does it matter, & why? Do policies always …

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3.56
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CPE 6890 Industrial Applications
Fall 2026

Students register for this course to complement an industry work experience. Topics focus on the application of engineering principles, analysis, methods and best practices in an industrial setting. A final …

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4.00
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PSPS 6991 Capstone Project
Spring 2025

Guiding students in a 2-credit undertaking that culminates in a Public Safety Capstone project. MPS faculty support topic identification, literature review and research, and analysis/synthesis of data to demonstrate achievement …

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COBI 7001 Colloquium in Computational Biology I
Spring 2027

A colloquium on computational biology methods and results. Each week, students will attend a seminar, and read and discuss a computational biology paper, focusing on computational approaches and biological conclusions. …

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COBI 7002 Colloquium in Computational Biology II
Spring 2027

A colloquium on computational biology methods and results. Each week, students will attend a seminar, and read and discuss a computational biology paper, focusing on computational approaches and biological conclusions. …

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COBI 7003 Advanced Colloquium in Computational Biology
Spring 2027

A colloquium on computational biology methods and results. Each week, students will attend a seminar, and read and discuss a computational biology paper, focusing on computational approaches and biological conclusions. …

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DH 7008 Data Design & Method for Digital Humanists: Practicum for Certificate
Spring 2027

The DH Certificate Practicum provides principles for working with humanities materials as data, while maintaining a commitment to humanistic inquiry. Students will learn to integrate digital humanities methods into coursework …

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LPPL 7025 Values-Based Leadership
Spring 2027

Course shapes public leaders to recognize & respond to competing value propositions & implement value objectives in specific public context. Course goes beyond concrete incentive systems & aims to shape …

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3.0
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3.65
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LPPA 7035 Benefit-Cost Analysis
Fall 2023

This course teaches 1) quantitative estimation of the benefits and costs of policy interventions, 2) the identification of deficiencies in published benefit-cost analyses (BCA), and 3) recognition of policy arenas …

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3.81
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LPPP 7040 Foreign Policy Failure: Case of US policy to China
Fall 2021

Within a few years of the Tiananmen Crisis of 1989, US & Chinese leaders launched efforts to build a more stable & cooperative relationship. By the 2016 American presidential election …

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3.61
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GHSS 7050 Professional Life After Graduate School
Spring 2026

This course provides an opportunity for graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to reflect upon and plan for post-graduation career opportunities both in the academe and in other …

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LPPS 7050 Elements of Statecraft: Defense, Diplomacy, and Intelligence
Fall 2025

Course provides foundat'l understanding of orgs&processes in US statecraft, directly from current practitioners across govt. Students explore how elements of nat'l power are brought to bear to further US interests …

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3.56
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LPPL 7055 Strategies and Processes of Negotiation
Spring 2026

This course examines the art and science of negotiation. The science of negotiation involves learning to recognize the structure of a conflict situation and knowing what techniques tend to be …

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3.73
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LPPS 7060 Redesigning US China Policy
Spring 2022

Under both Presidents Trump & Biden the U.S. has abandoned its previous "engagement" policy toward China. The U.S. agenda has expanded beyond trade, human rights, & Taiwan to include balancing …

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3.74
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LPPS 7085 Modern Techniques in Finance
Spring 2026

This course provides an introduction to financial techniques that are essential for leadership dealing with any type of organizational finances. It provides an analytical treatment to valuations based on principles …

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3.52
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LPPA 7110 Economics of Public Policy II
Spring 2027

Prepares students to apply economic analysis to public policy problems. Topics include externalities, industry regulation, and policy problems of allocating resources over time. Examples will show a broad range of …

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3.49
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LPPA 7120 Economics of Social Insurance and Welfare Programs
Spring 2023

Why is health insurance reform so difficult? Should safety net programs have work requirements? This seminar studies social insurance and welfare programs from an economist's perspective. Topics include health insurance, …

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3.57
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LPPA 7160 Research Methods and Data Analysis II
Spring 2027

Builds on the methods and concepts introduced into Research Methods and Data Analysis I to prepare students to gather, analyze, criticize, and interpret complex data in public policy settings. Tools …

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3.36
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LPPS 7184 Innovating for Defense
Spring 2027

This experiential course pairs students from the Schools of Law, Engineering, and Public Policy with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) problem sponsors to address real-world national security challenges. Through student …

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3.58
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