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PUBPOL 2000

Topics include theory of demand and consumer behavior including classical and indifference curve analyses; theories of production and cost; models for the following markets-competitive, monopoly, monopolistic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10152 PUBPOL 2000   LEC 001

  • 10079 PUBPOL 2000   DIS 201

    • F Warren Hall 151
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Tripp, B

  • 10258 PUBPOL 2000   DIS 202

PUBPOL 2030

Population and Public Policy exposes students to the logic and skills of demographic research and policy analysis. The course emphasizes the nature, collection, and interpretation of demographic data, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: SOC 2030

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10254 PUBPOL 2030   LEC 001

    • TR Savage Hall 100
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Flores-Macias, G

      Hall, M

      Sassler, S

  • 10500 PUBPOL 2030   DIS 201

    • R Kennedy Hall 213
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Flores-Macias, G

      Hall, M

      Sassler, S

  • 10553 PUBPOL 2030   DIS 202

PUBPOL 2100

The course introduces students to standard methods of describing and analyzing data, probability theory, statistical inference, and ordinary least squares. Students will learn to describe data with summary ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10616 PUBPOL 2100   LEC 001

  • 10617 PUBPOL 2100   DIS 201

  • 10618 PUBPOL 2100   DIS 202

  • 10619 PUBPOL 2100   DIS 203

  • 10620 PUBPOL 2100   DIS 204

PUBPOL 2208

This course reviews contemporary approaches to understanding social inequality and the processes by which it comes to be seen as legitimate, natural, or desirable. We address questions of the following ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GDEV 2090SOC 2208

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10385 PUBPOL 2208   LEC 001

  • 10386 PUBPOL 2208   DIS 201

    • F Statler Hall 441
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Weeden, K

  • 10595 PUBPOL 2208   DIS 202

  • 10387 PUBPOL 2208   DIS 203

    • F Uris Hall 498
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Weeden, K

  • 10388 PUBPOL 2208   DIS 204

    • F Ives Hall 116
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Weeden, K

  • 10389 PUBPOL 2208   DIS 205

  • 10390 PUBPOL 2208   DIS 206

    • F Malott Hall 203
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Weeden, K

  • 10391 PUBPOL 2208   DIS 207

  • 10460 PUBPOL 2208   DIS 208

    • F Uris Hall 204
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Weeden, K

  • 10468 PUBPOL 2208   DIS 209

    • R Uris Hall G26
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Weeden, K

  • 10524 PUBPOL 2208   DIS 210

PUBPOL 2301

The pressing issues of our time—from climate change to national security, from immigration to policing, from global economic development to domestic voting rights—are deeply intertwined with public policy ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10608 PUBPOL 2301   LEC 001

  • 10614 PUBPOL 2301   DIS 201

  • 10615 PUBPOL 2301   DIS 202

  • 20068 PUBPOL 2301   DIS 203

  • 20069 PUBPOL 2301   DIS 204

PUBPOL 3100

Introduces basic econometric principles and the use of statistical procedures in empirical studies of economic models. Discusses assumptions, properties, and problems encountered in the use of multiple ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10219 PUBPOL 3100   LEC 001

  • 10235 PUBPOL 3100   DIS 201

    • F Kennedy Hall 101
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Deepthi, D

  • 10236 PUBPOL 3100   DIS 202

    • F Kennedy Hall 101
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Deepthi, D

  • 10381 PUBPOL 3100   DIS 203

    • F Kennedy Hall 101
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Deepthi, D

  • 10382 PUBPOL 3100   DIS 204

    • F Kennedy Hall 101
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Deepthi, D

PUBPOL 3110

This course provides an overview of the management and policy issues facing the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This course perspective is global, with an emphasis on the U.S. as the largest ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 5110

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10554 PUBPOL 3110   LEC 001

PUBPOL 3112

The course will be a lecture course on Congress, introducing them to the political science literature on the topic and the major research questions and approaches. We will examine the development of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AMST 3112GOVT 3112

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20190 PUBPOL 3112   LEC 001

  • 20191 PUBPOL 3112   DIS 201

    • M McGraw Hall 145
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • 20192 PUBPOL 3112   DIS 202

    • W McGraw Hall 366
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • 20193 PUBPOL 3112   DIS 203

  • 20194 PUBPOL 3112   DIS 204

PUBPOL 3130

Standard economic theory assumes that individuals are rational decision-makers; however, that is often not the case in the real world. Behavioral economics uses findings from psychology to determine ways ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3670PUBPOL 5130

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10380 PUBPOL 3130   LEC 001

  • If this class fills a waitlist will be available via student center. This is a cross-listed class, and student center will create three separate waitlists. The waitlist position you will see may not accurately reflect your number on the combined list. PAM and HCP students will receive priority off the waitlist. Prerequisite: Either PAM 3100, CRP 5450, or a course in basic econometrics AND either PAM 2000, CRP5122 or ECON 3030. To substitute a prerequisite, e-mail the instructor: btk24.

PUBPOL 3270

In this course, we will examine one of the most important documents in American history – our Constitution.  Course topics will include the historical background of the document from the Magna Carta to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 5270

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 19233 PUBPOL 3270   LEC 080

  • Taught in Washington, D.C.

PUBPOL 3290

This course will explore, from a policy and governance perspective, the evolving landscape of cybercrime.  We will evaluate legal and regulatory frameworks, approaches and challenges for addressing cybercrime's ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 19998 PUBPOL 3290   LEC 001

    • T Savage Hall 200
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Germano, J

PUBPOL 3330

This class explores the most pressing legal and policy dilemmas in the field of children's rights. We will take a U.S. and international law approach to major topics including: protection from child abuse ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 5330

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10612 PUBPOL 3330   LEC 001

PUBPOL 3340

Uses economic analysis to study the interaction of the market, the corporation, and the law and how these interactions affect the well-being of shareholders and consumers. Examines the costs and benefits ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 5334

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10457 PUBPOL 3340   LEC 001

  • Enrollment limited to undergraduates. Masters students should enroll in PAM 5534.

PUBPOL 3460

This course will address a wide range of information policy issues and their relationship to governance, government, and governmentality. While focused primarily on American political culture, it will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 5460

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10633 PUBPOL 3460   LEC 001

    • MW Savage Hall 100
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Mitrano, T

PUBPOL 3470

The course explores the organization, structure, elements and strategic imperatives involved in the 2024 Presidential and congressional elections. Students will learn the inner dynamics of both the Republican ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

PUBPOL 3490

In this course, we will work to transform research into action that advances housing affordability, equity, and sustainability. Student teams will work on projects identified by community partners and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19618 PUBPOL 3490   SEM 101

  • Class enrollment by application. https://forms.office.com/r/B8uWu8ypeY

PUBPOL 3520

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) brings both great promise and daunting challenges for the future of humanity. This course examines the impacts of AI from an economist's perspective. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 20020 PUBPOL 3520   LEC 001

PUBPOL 3523

Islamophobia and Judeophobia are ideas and like all ideas they have a history of their own. Although today many might think of Islamophobia or Judeophobia as unchangeable—fear of and hatred for Islam and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: JWST 3523NES 3523RELST 3523

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 20411 PUBPOL 3523   LEC 001

    • R Washington, DC
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Brann, R

  • Taught in Washington, DC.

PUBPOL 3550

The economics of education is about understanding how and why people make decisions to invest in education, the effect of education on long-term social and economic outcomes, the behavior of those institutions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3760

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18792 PUBPOL 3550   LEC 001

    • TR Warren Hall 101
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Lovenheim, M

PUBPOL 3615

Climate change presents a dilemma. Under the Paris Agreement, countries of the world committed to the goal of limiting warming to no more than two degrees Celsius from pre-industrial times. Scientists ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PADM 5615

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19888 PUBPOL 3615   LEC 001

    • MW Warren Hall B02
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Prabowo, A

PUBPOL 3650

Unmet health related social needs (HRSN) – such as unstable housing, food insecurity, and lack of reliable transportation – exacerbate poor health. Health care organizations are increasingly screening ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 5650

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 20027 PUBPOL 3650   LEC 001

  • Class enrollment by application. https://forms.office.com/r/yYZesnKnMp

PUBPOL 3687

This seminar examines the history of the United States' involvement with Middle East beginning with evangelical efforts in the 19th century and President Wilson's engagement with the colonial powers in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 20466 PUBPOL 3687   SEM 101

  • Taught in Washington, D.C.

PUBPOL 3730

This course focuses on environmental legislation such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and others as a foundation for US environmental ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PADM 3730PADM 5730

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10637 PUBPOL 3730   SEM 101

    • MW Warren Hall B02
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Brenner, R

PUBPOL 3810

In this course we will explore the origins and consequences of mass incarceration- extraordinarily high incarceration rates within particular demographic groups above and beyond historical levels in the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SOC 3810

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 20436 PUBPOL 3810   LEC 001

PUBPOL 3910

The purpose of this one-credit course is to provide a behind-the-scenes examination of the U.S. federal policy making process with examples primarily relating to labor policy. We will begin with a discussion ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second.  Combined with: LAW 6070

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11868 PUBPOL 3910   LEC 001

PUBPOL 3920

Although the United States' economy is said to have a laissez-faire structure, there is a significant relationship between the government and how the market operates. Public policy impacts everything nowadays ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11876 PUBPOL 3920   LEC 001

PUBPOL 3950

Featuring periodic visits by Members of Congress and key congressional staff, and a unique learning experience on Capitol Hill, the class is designed to present students with an informed understanding ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 10653 PUBPOL 3950   SEM 181

  • Taught in Washington, D.C.

PUBPOL 4000

For study that predominantly involves library research and independent reading. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20200 PUBPOL 4000   IND 632

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Richards, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor required. Students must submit the Human Ecology Special Studies Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/human-ecology-brooks-special-studies-4000-4010-4020 ). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a Permission Code.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13330 PUBPOL 4000   IND 600

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Carey, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor required. Students must submit the Human Ecology Special Studies Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/human-ecology-brooks-special-studies-4000-4010-4020 ). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a Permission Code.

PUBPOL 4010

For study that predominantly involves data collection and analysis. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13345 PUBPOL 4010   IND 600

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Sanders, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor required. Students must submit the Human Ecology Special Studies Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/human-ecology-brooks-special-studies-4000-4010-4020 ). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a Permission Code.

PUBPOL 4020

For study that involves both responsible participation in a community setting and reflection on that experience through discussion, reading, and writing. Academic credit is awarded for this integration ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13359 PUBPOL 4020   IND 600

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Tach, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor required. Students must submit the Human Ecology Special Studies Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/human-ecology-brooks-special-studies-4000-4010-4020 ). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a Permission Code.

PUBPOL 4030

For study that includes assisting faculty with instruction. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20846 PUBPOL 4030   IND 627

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Mitrano, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13376 PUBPOL 4030   IND 600

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Feinberg, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Permission of instructor required. Students must submit the Human Ecology Teaching Assistant Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/teaching-assistant-4980-cals-dyson-and-4030-human-ecology-brooks ). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a Permission Code.

PUBPOL 4060

The core course at Cornell in Washington is an experiential learning class that focuses on engaging with the professional experience of being in DC. Its primary purposes are to give students to build their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 16897 PUBPOL 4060   LEC 080

    • F Washington, DC
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Silbey, D

  • Taught in Washington, DC. This is part of the Cornell in Washington program.

PUBPOL 4280

Risky health behaviors such as cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, risky sex, drug use, poor diet and physical inactivity (leading to obesity), and self-harm are responsible for hundreds of thousands of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3710PUBPOL 5290

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 19230 PUBPOL 4280   LEC 080

  • Taught in Washington, D.C.

PUBPOL 4961

As a continuation of our work in PUBPOL 4960/PUBPOL 5960, we will learn how to design and advocate for specific state-level public policies by practicing these skills with community partners and stakeholders ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 5961

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18956 PUBPOL 4961   LEC 001

PUBPOL 4990

Provides students with the opportunity to undertake basic or applied research that will be preparation of a thesis representing original work of publishable quality. Intended for students who desire the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 20117 PUBPOL 4990   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 10431 PUBPOL 4990   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Reyes, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 10467 PUBPOL 4990   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hall, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 10528 PUBPOL 4990   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Tach, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 10529 PUBPOL 4990   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Rich, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 10530 PUBPOL 4990   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Avery, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 10545 PUBPOL 4990   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Enns, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 10639 PUBPOL 4990   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Niederdeppe, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 20119 PUBPOL 4990   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Carey, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 20118 PUBPOL 4990   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Sanders, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 20908 PUBPOL 4990   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Sassler, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 10077 PUBPOL 4990   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Nicholson, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PUBPOL 5060

The core course at Cornell in Washington is an experiential learning class that focuses on engaging with the professional experience of being in DC. Its primary purposes are to give students to build their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 19384 PUBPOL 5060   LEC 080

    • F Washington, DC
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Silbey, D

  • Taught in Washington, D.C.

PUBPOL 5110

This course provides an overview of management and policy issues facing the pharmaceutical industry.  The course begins with the US market, which is the largest and most profitable, and then explores the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 3110

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10654 PUBPOL 5110   LEC 001

PUBPOL 5130

Standard economic theory assumes that individuals are rational decision-makers; however, that is often not the case in the real world. Behavioral economics uses findings from psychology to determine ways ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3670PUBPOL 3130

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10383 PUBPOL 5130   LEC 001

  • If this class fills a waitlist will be available via student center. This is a cross-listed class, and student center will create three separate waitlists. The waitlist position you will see may not accurately reflect your number on the combined list. PAM and HCP students will receive priority off the waitlist. Prerequisite: Either PAM 3100, CRP 5450, or a course in basic econometrics AND either PAM 2000, CRP5122 or ECON 3030. To substitute a prerequisite, e-mail the instructor: btk24.

PUBPOL 5270

In this course, we will examine one of the most important documents in American history – our Constitution.  Course topics will include the historical background of the document from the Magna Carta to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 3270

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 19235 PUBPOL 5270   LEC 080

  • Taught in Washington, D.C.

PUBPOL 5280

Population health focuses on the health and well‐being of entire populations. Populations may be geographically defined, such as neighborhoods or counties; may be based on groups of individuals who share ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10255 PUBPOL 5280   LEC 001

  • Enrollment limited to graduate students.

PUBPOL 5290

Risky health behaviors such as cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, risky sex, drug use, poor diet and physical inactivity (leading to obesity), and self-harm are responsible for hundreds of thousands of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 3710PUBPOL 4280

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19229 PUBPOL 5290   LEC 080

  • Taught in Washington, D.C.

PUBPOL 5330

This class explores the most pressing legal and policy dilemmas in the field of children's rights. We will take a U.S. and international law approach to major topics including: protection from child abuse ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 3330

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10613 PUBPOL 5330   LEC 001

PUBPOL 5334

The term "firm" has very broad usage. It refers to any organizational form that people use to create teams or groups that focus on achieving a specific purpose. Firms provide a structure through which ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 3340

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10458 PUBPOL 5334   LEC 001

  • Enrollment limited to graduate and professional students. Undergraduates should enroll in PAM 3340.

PUBPOL 5460

This course will address a wide range of information policy issues and their relationship to governance, government, and governmentality. While focused primarily on American political culture, it will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 3460

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10634 PUBPOL 5460   LEC 001

    • MW Savage Hall 100
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Mitrano, T

PUBPOL 5470

Introduces microeconomic theory and its application to decision making in the management and policy arenas. Places special emphasis on the economic environment of health care organizations and the problems ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10591 PUBPOL 5470   LEC 001

    • MW Warren Hall 101
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Tennyson, S

PUBPOL 5540

This course examines how health law and regulations affect health care systems so that administrators and executives can proactively plan to avoid pitfalls that impede operational efficiencies, quality ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1.5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19811 PUBPOL 5540   LEC 001

    • TR Savage Hall 100
    • Jan 22 - Feb 22, 2024
    • Rubin, J

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

PUBPOL 5563

This course provides an introduction to business finance through video lectures and assignments. Topics include basic financial accounting, time value of money, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11447 PUBPOL 5563   LEC 001

    • T Online Meeting
    • Jan 7 - Feb 10, 2024
    • Tracey, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

PUBPOL 5580

This course aims to help students develop a holistic and pragmatic view of the healthcare industry and enhance their consulting toolkit. It offers an overview of different segments (pharma, payer, provider), ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 0.5 Credits Graded

  • 20186 PUBPOL 5580   LEC 001

PUBPOL 5620

The purpose of this course is to provide a framework for evaluating how firms should make investment and financing decisions to create value for their shareholders or stakeholders. For most of the course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 20038 PUBPOL 5620   LEC 001

PUBPOL 5633

This case-based course focuses on the financial analyses that managers in the health care industry use to make strategic and operating decisions.  We will begin by examining how health insurers design ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 10539 PUBPOL 5633   LEC 001

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Jan 7 - Feb 10, 2024
    • Nicholson, S

    • W
    • Mar 20, 2024
    • Nicholson, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

PUBPOL 5650

For description and learning outcomes, see PUBPOL 3650. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 3650

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 20028 PUBPOL 5650   LEC 001

  • Class enrollment by application. https://forms.office.com/r/yYZesnKnMp

PUBPOL 5673

This course addresses major U.S. health policy issues and the critical processes that influence them.  Topics include policy process, public health, the effect of welfare policy on health care, social ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 19733 PUBPOL 5673   LEC 001

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 12 - Mar 13, 2024
    • Hargan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous

PUBPOL 5679

This course presents an advanced approach to data-intensive problem-solving using Microsoft Excel. Advanced concepts such as external queries, data tables, arrays, iterative techniques and macros will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10408 PUBPOL 5679   LEC 001

    • MW Fernow Hall G01
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Homrighouse, C

  • Enrollment limited to MPA students during pre-enroll. After pre-enrollment seats will open to any Brooks School student.

PUBPOL 5713

This course will take on two major topics: organizational culture and identifying and aligning products, services, and strategies throughout a health care organization. The course will equip students with ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 11869 PUBPOL 5713   LEC 001

    • M
    • Mar 18, 2024
    • Fabrizio, N

    • T
    • Mar 19, 2024
    • Fabrizio, N

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

PUBPOL 5813

What will US health care look like in five years? Who will gain or lose influence in the battle for value and market position? While the debate rages on how to improve US health care, major players are ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits Graded

  • 11873 PUBPOL 5813   LEC 001

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Apr 8 - May 4, 2024
    • Murphy, T

    • Su
    • Mar 17, 2024
    • Murphy, T

    • R
    • Mar 21, 2024
    • Murphy, T

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Enrollment limited to EMHA students.

PUBPOL 5900

A special topics course specifically designed for students in the Sloan Program in Health Administration. Possible multiple offerings using adjunct faculty teaching in areas of expertise not covered in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Design Hlth Equity Spkr Series:Reimagining Mall

  • 20844 PUBPOL 5900   LEC 004

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: DesignHlth Equity Spkr Series and Design Charrette

  • 20845 PUBPOL 5900   LEC 005

    • T
    • Feb 6, 2024
    • Carmalt, J

    • T
    • Feb 13, 2024
    • Carmalt, J

    • T
    • Feb 20, 2024
    • Carmalt, J

    • T
    • Mar 5, 2024
    • Carmalt, J

    • T
    • Mar 12, 2024
    • Carmalt, J

    • T
    • Mar 19, 2024
    • Carmalt, J

    • T
    • Apr 9, 2024
    • Carmalt, J

    • F
    • Apr 12, 2024
    • Carmalt, J

    • S
    • Apr 13, 2024
    • Carmalt, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Environment of Hlth Insurance in the United States

  • 20199 PUBPOL 5900   LEC 081

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0.5 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Physician Alignment

  • 20197 PUBPOL 5900   LEC 001

    • T
    • Mar 19, 2024
    • Banko, P

    • W
    • Mar 20, 2024
    • Banko, P

  • Enrollment limited to EMHA (EHLTH) or residential Sloan students.

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0.5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Health Care Operations

  • 20198 PUBPOL 5900   LEC 002

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0.5 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions

  • 20614 PUBPOL 5900   LEC 003

Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0.5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Health Policy Immersion

  • 11450 PUBPOL 5900   LEC 080

    • F Washington, DC
    • Apr 19, 2024
    • Nicholson, S

  • Taught in Washington, DC. Enrollment limited to MHA students.

PUBPOL 5903

The course introduces students to the predominant roles that Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, and Patient Satisfaction have in the health care industry and their growing impact on reimbursement.  The ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0.5 Credits Graded

  • 11872 PUBPOL 5903   LEC 001

    • F
    • Mar 22, 2024
    • Lancey, R

    • F
    • Mar 22, 2024
    • Lancey, R

  • Enrollment limited to EMHA students.

PUBPOL 5952

Students interested in developing administrative and program-planning research skills are given an opportunity to evaluate an ongoing phase of health care agency activity in the light of sound administrative ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10645 PUBPOL 5952   FLD 801

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Fabrizio, N

  • Enrollment limited to Sloan residential students.

PUBPOL 5953

The course is designed to act as an integrative experience combining the competencies and knowledge gained during the student's time at Sloan and the experiences gained in employment. The field study allows ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-2 Credits Multi-Term

  • 16853 PUBPOL 5953   PRA 401

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 13, 2024
    • Fabrizio, N

    • T Online Meeting
    • Mar 12, 2024
    • Fabrizio, N

    • M
    • Mar 18, 2024
    • Fabrizio, N

      Thompson, M

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

PUBPOL 5961

As a continuation of our work in PUBPOL 4960/PUBPOL 5960, we will learn how to design and advocate for specific state-level public policies by practicing these skills with community partners and stakeholders ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 4961

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18957 PUBPOL 5961   LEC 001

PUBPOL 5990

Provides students with information and exposure to current and emerging issues in the health services industry. Topics may include financial management of health care facilities, human resource management, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 10076 PUBPOL 5990   LEC 001

  • Non-Sloan students require approval from Cathy Bartell cjb42@cornell.edu to enroll.

PUBPOL 6000

Independent advanced study  by graduate students recommended by their chair or advisor and approved by the program director and the instructor. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13389 PUBPOL 6000   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Miller, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Sections can be made available for each Brooks faculty member upon faculty approval.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Case Competition-Univ of Alabama-Birmingham

  • 20888 PUBPOL 6000   IND 633

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Case Competition-Ohio State University

  • 20972 PUBPOL 6000   IND 634

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Nicholson, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20974 PUBPOL 6000   IND 635

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Nicholson, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20975 PUBPOL 6000   IND 636

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Nicholson, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PUBPOL 6020

This course provides the second part of a two-semester introduction to quantitative methods in sociological research. It is designed for first-year graduate students in sociology. The course covers intermediate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one discussion. Combined with: SOC 6020

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10336 PUBPOL 6020   SEM 101

    • M Uris Hall 360
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Maralani, V

  • 10337 PUBPOL 6020   DIS 201

    • F Uris Hall 494
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Maralani, V

PUBPOL 6091

This course is the second of a two-course sequence. Both PUBPOL 6090 and this course are, for the most part, targeted at students looking to do empirical research into the effects of some X on some Y. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 6591

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20175 PUBPOL 6091   LEC 001

PUBPOL 6410

This course teaches the economic approach to studying risky health behaviors such as cigarette smoking, drug use, alcohol abuse, risky sex, and poor diet and physical inactivity (leading to obesity), and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 6410

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10556 PUBPOL 6410   LEC 001

PUBPOL 6440

Presentations of completed papers and work in progress by faculty members, advanced graduate students, and speakers from other universities. Focuses on professionalization and on the formulation, design, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 10644 PUBPOL 6440   SEM 101

    • R Fernow Hall G01
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Bottan, N

  • Enrollment limited to graduate students.

PUBPOL 6810

CPC's weekly training seminar provides training and professional development to graduate students in demography and serves as a requirement for the graduate demography minor. Includes workshops ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 10627 PUBPOL 6810   SEM 101

  • This lunchtime speaker series is held each semester on select Fridays from 12-1:15 PM. The series is primarily designed for faculty participation across a number of institutions, for which 12 noon is the ideal time for all involved.

PUBPOL 6900

This course consists of an introduction to policy research and the PhD program for graduate students. Enrolled students will become familiar with: a) current topics in policy research, b) resources and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 10647 PUBPOL 6900   SEM 101

  • Enrollment limited to PhD students.

PUBPOL 6950

"Spatial Demography" introduces core concepts and techniques for analyzing spatially referenced population data. Students learn about the spatial structure of social phenomenon and how to analyze and account ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SOC 6950

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10498 PUBPOL 6950   LAB 401

PUBPOL 8990

Students conduct independent master's thesis research under the supervision of a public policy faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13510 PUBPOL 8990   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Sanders, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Sections can be made available for any Brooks School faculty member upon faculty approval.

PUBPOL 9990

Students conduct independent doctoral thesis research under the supervision of a public policy faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13409 PUBPOL 9990   IND 600

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Tennyson, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Sections can be made available for any Brooks School faculty member upon faculty approval.