Covers the fundamentals of probability theory & stochastic processes. Become conversant in the tools of probability. Clearly describe & implement concepts related to random variables, properties of probability, distributions, expectations, moments, transformations, model fit, basic inference, sampling distributions, discrete & continuous time Markov chains, & Brownian motion. Illustrate most topics with both analytic & computational solutions.

Experiential course where students work directly w/U.S. Dept. of Defense to address real-world nat'l security challenges, gaining problem-solving & prof. skills for any field. Through research, stakeholder interviews, & engagements w/outside experts, student teams develop policy recs for project sponsors' orgs. Recent project sponsors: US Strategic Command, Space Security & Defense Program, & Nat'l Ground Intelligence Center.

Discussion-based course w/a developmental examination of child poverty (multi-layer effects of history, culture,&geographic location). Examine: school reform efforts ("turnaround" schools,charter schools); implications of No Child Left Behind &2015 Every Student Succeeds Act; barriers (social isolation,violence,oppression,etc.) that contribute to failure of previous reform initiatives; education policies&proposals aiming to address these issues.

Investigates a selected issue in public policy or leadership.

This course presents the simplest economic models explaining how individuals and organizations respond to changes in their circumstances and how they interact in markets, and it applies these models to predict the effects of a wide range of government programs. It also analyzes justifications that have been offered for government actions.

Leading in the public context requires an understanding of one's own & others' thoughts, feelings, & motivations; & tools for working toward mutually valued outcomes. Course uses behavioral science to develop this understanding & build a toolkit. Through exercises, lectures, discussion, readings, & projects, students will learn general behavioral principles that they can leverage to work toward valued communal goals within public institutions.

This course provides a unique experience for students to participate in a variety of adaptive sports, such as goalball or wheelchair rugby, as potential lifetime physical activity options. Students will: (a) learn basic skills and rules of each adaptive sport or activity, (b) develop and improve technical and tactical skills through game play, and (c) examine the intersection of culture, disability, and sport/recreation.

This course is designed to introduce complete beginners to Malagasy culture and language, and to teach daily interaction skills. With a simultaneous focus on speaking, listening and reading, this course will give students a thorough foundation in Malagasy grammar: alphabets, basic words structures and basic sentence structures with examples and/or analogies from everyday settings in Madagascar and from real-world situations.

Elementary Turkish is designed to introduce basic Turkish language forms. They introduce the basic Turkish language and daily culture in modern-day Turkey. By the end of this course, students will attain the Novice High level according to ACTFL proficiency guidelines: ability to exchange greetings in appropriate settings, give basic information about self, name familiar objects.

This course is designed to examine and experience the intersection of physical awareness and cognitive awareness. We will explore the connection between body and mind. As we study and practice contemplative yoga and mindfulness techniques, we will build, strengthen, and develop lifelong tools for managing stress, promoting self-care, strengthening communication, and deepening compassion in consideration of multiple contexts.