Monday, October 27, 2014

Grand Challenge Course Spring 2015

 IDS 4930 - An Informed Life: People and Data - SPRING 2015
  • Section 14HC, Meets M 6-7, W 5 
  • Section 14HH, Meets M 6-7, W 6 
  • Section 14HO, Meets M 6-7, W 7 
Monday meets in 250 NRN 
Wednesday meets in 2309 NRN 
 
Students will collaborate to produce presentations based on a critical analysis of data to address important contemporary social science research questions. 
 
This course will introduce students to various approaches, methods, and data that social scientists use to assess important contemporary social issues. Each week will have a two hour lecture plus one hour breakout session. Grades will be based on a midterm exam, periodic assignments, and a final collaborative presentation. 
 
This course fulfills a Social Science (S) General Education requirement.