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PAM 1200
Course Description
Rose Scholars program is an interdisciplinary course targeted at residents of Flora Rose House, but open to all. The program requires weekly participation in one of about five guided trips, workshops, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
PAM 2000
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW M Van Rensselaer Hall G71
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Evans, T
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- F Savage Hall 100
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Evans, T
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- F Savage Hall 100
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Evans, T
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- F Caldwell Hall 100
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Evans, T
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- F Statler Hall 351
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Evans, T
PAM 2030
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture. Field studies optional.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR M Van Rensselaer Hall G71
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Sassler, S
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- TBA Other International
- May 21 - May 31, 2019
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Sassler, S
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Additional Information
Taught in Copenhagen, Denmark. This field section is an optional additional one credit in PAM 2030. A program fee of $2,000 or $2200 will be billed to the student’s bursar account, depending on housing requested by student. Students will be in travel from May 20th through June 1st, 2019. Must maintain a B average to attend trip.
PAM 2100
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW Riley-Robb Hall 125
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Evans, T
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- R Morrison Hall 334
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Evans, T
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- F Savage Hall 100
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Evans, T
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- F Savage Hall 200
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Evans, T
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- F Savage Hall 200
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Evans, T
PAM 2208
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: DSOC 2090, SOC 2208
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Ives Hall 305
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Weeden, K
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- F Morrill Hall 107
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Weeden, K
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- F Morrill Hall 106
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Weeden, K
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- F Uris Hall 262
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Weeden, K
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- F Morrill Hall 111
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Weeden, K
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- F Uris Hall G26
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Weeden, K
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- F Morrill Hall 111
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Weeden, K
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- F Morrill Hall 111
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Weeden, K
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- F Morrill Hall 107
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Weeden, K
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall 124
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Weeden, K
PAM 2390
Course Description
Looking for love in the digital age is quite different from the ways our ancestors met and found mates in previous generations. Today's young adults are delaying marriage and embarking on new ways of ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: SOC 2390
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR M Van Rensselaer Hall G71
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Sassler, S
PAM 3100
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR M Van Rensselaer Hall G73
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Tripp, B
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- M Bradfield Hall 105
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Tripp, B
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- M Plant Science Building G37
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Tripp, B
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- M Savage Hall 100
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Tripp, B
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- M Kennedy Hall 213
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Tripp, B
PAM 3130
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 3670, PAM 5130
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Malott Hall 228-Bache Aud
Instructors
Tripp, B
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Additional Information
To join the waitlist e-mail jrd292@cornell.edu. PAM students will be prioritized. 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.
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PAM 3160
Course Description
This course provides a survey of labor economics with an emphasis on policy issues. While the course teaches the analytical tools necessary to understand how labor markets work, it is structured around ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW Statler Hall 441
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Pei, Z
PAM 3190
Course Description
The Nonprofit sector plays an important role in society and makes up a growing share of the U.S. economy. In this course, we use economic theory and econometric tools to examine the nonprofit market and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Savage Hall 100
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Bottan, N
PAM 3280
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PAM 5280
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW Statler Hall 398
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Carmalt, J
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: PAM students and Health Policy Minors. Must have Excel background. E-mail jrd292@cornell.edu to request permission to enroll.
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PAM 3301
Course Description
This course utilizes tools that students acquire to a variety of challenging policy problems. We consider examples of innovative policy approaches. Those include applying property rights to fisheries, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR M Van Rensselaer Hall G73
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Geddes, R
PAM 3764
Course Description
This course covers domestic copyright law, which protects creative expression; patent law, which protects novel and useful inventions; and trademark law, which protects brand identifiers. It also explores ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Savage Hall 100
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Manne, D
PAM 4010
Course Description
For study that predominantly involves data collection and analysis. view course details
PAM 4080
Course Description
This is the second course in the demographic techniques sequence. It has two foci. First, we will learn the basics of constructing single and multiple decrement life tables, along with extensions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: DSOC 4080, DSOC 6080, PAM 6060
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Warren Hall B73
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Eloundou-Enyegue, P
PAM 4950
Course Description
This course offers students the opportunity to integrate and apply knowledge and skills they have learned in the PAM major by addressing real world problems for outside agencies. Students will use social ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- W Savage Hall 200
Instructors
Waller, M
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: PAM 2100/PAM 2101 or equivalent statistics course.
PAM 5130
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 3670, PAM 3130
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Malott Hall 228-Bache Aud
Instructors
Tripp, B
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Additional Information
To join the waitlist e-mail jrd292@cornell.edu. PAM students will be prioritized. 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.
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PAM 5280
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PAM 3280
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Statler Hall 398
Instructors
Carmalt, J
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to graduate students. Undergraduate PAM/HCP students interested in enrolling should e-mail Jen Davis at jrd292@cornell.edu; must have taken an Excel course and introductory statistics. Space is limited.
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PAM 5470
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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- TR Riley-Robb Hall 125
Instructors
Evans, T
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Additional Information
Priority enrollment for Sloan students.
PAM 5670
Course Description
Addresses major health policy issues and the critical processes that influence them. Focuses primarily on the United States, with some coverage of health policy in other countries. Topics include Medicare, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Ives Hall 105
Instructors
Reyes, A
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Additional Information
Prerequisite for Undergraduates: PAM 2250 - US Healthcare Policy.
PAM 5679
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Ives Hall 118
Instructors
Homrighouse, C
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Additional Information
Seats reserved for Sloan Students, CIPA Students, and PAM RAs/TAs. E-mail jrd292@cornell.edu to receive department permission to enroll.
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PAM 5740
Course Description
Provides M.H.A. and other students who may be interested in careers in health care management with a basic familiarity regarding some of the concepts and terminology related to health facility planning ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- F Malott Hall 203
- Feb 8, 2019
Instructors
Hollis, B
Megdal, M
- S Malott Hall 203
- Feb 9, 2019
Instructors
Hollis, B
Megdal, M
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Additional Information
Last day to add/drop this class is Friday, February 1st.
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PAM 5900
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Collab Appr to Quality, Safety, & Svc for Patients
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- S Warren Hall 150
- Mar 2, 2019
Instructors
Staff
- F Warren Hall 150
- Mar 1, 2019
Instructors
Lancey, R
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Additional Information
Must add/drop class by Friday, February 22nd, pending approval of your college registrar for changes after university deadline. Priority enrollment for SLOAN Students.
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Key Mgmt Issues-Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry
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- MW
- Feb 4 - Mar 8, 2019
Instructors
Nicholson, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning - WWW
This class takes place exclusively online. Forbidden Overlap: Students cannot receive credit for both PAM 3110 and PAM 5900 Topic: Key Mgmt Issues - Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry.
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Business Plans and Financing Health Care Start-ups
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- F Kennedy Hall 103
- Feb 15, 2019
Instructors
Niro, F
- S Kennedy Hall 105
- Feb 16, 2019
Instructors
Niro, F
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Additional Information
Students may add/drop this section until Friday February 8, 2019 pending registrar approval to add after the university deadline. Priority enrollment for Sloan students.
Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Big Data in Healthcare
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- S Warren Hall B75
- Apr 20, 2019
Instructors
Chatterjee, A
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Additional Information
Students may add/drop this section until Friday April 5, 2019 pending registrar approval to add/drop after the university deadline. E-mail jcm235@cornell.edu for permission to enroll.
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Seven Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1.5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Disruptive Innovation in HealthCare: Big Tech, Sta
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- F Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Mar 15, 2019
Instructors
Murphy, T
- F Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Apr 12, 2019
Instructors
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Additional Information
Add/drop deadline: March 1st.
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PAM 5952
Course Description
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
PAM 5990
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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- F M Van Rensselaer Hall G73
Instructors
German, T
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Additional Information
Non-Sloan students require approval from course instructor to enroll.
PAM 6000
Course Description
Independent advanced work by graduate students recommended by their chair and approved by the department chair and the instructor. view course details
PAM 6020
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one seminar and one discussion. Combined with: SOC 6020
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Uris Hall 360
Instructors
Maralani, V
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Additional Information
Department Consent Required (Add)
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- R Uris Hall 302
Instructors
Maralani, V
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Additional Information
Department Consent Required (Add)
PAM 6060
Course Description
This is the second course in the demographic techniques sequence. It has two foci. First, we will learn the basics of constructing single and multiple decrement life tables, along with extensions ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: DSOC 4080, DSOC 6080, PAM 4080
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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- TR Warren Hall B73
Instructors
Eloundou-Enyegue, P
PAM 6091
Course Description
Focuses on empirical strategies to identify the causal effects of public policies and programs. The course uses problem sets based on real-world examples and data to examine techniques for analyzing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ECON 6591
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW Warren Hall B75
Instructors
Pei, Z
PAM 6440
Course Description
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
PAM 6810
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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- W Mann Library 102
- Feb 6, 2019
Instructors
Maralani, V
Miller, D
- F Mann Library 102
- Feb 15, 2019
Instructors
Maralani, V
Miller, D
- F Mann Library 102
- Mar 8, 2019
Instructors
Maralani, V
Miller, D
- F
- Apr 26, 2019
Instructors
Maralani, V
Miller, D
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Additional Information
Workshop Session Topics: 2/6/19 Spatial Data Analysis, 2/15/19 Big Data Topics, 3/8/19 Basics of Propensity Score & Matching, 4/26/19 Project Replication
PAM 6950
Course Description
This course introduces core concepts and techniques for analyzing spatially referenced population data. Students will learn about the spatial structure of social phenomenon and how to analyze and/or account ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- M Uris Hall 360
Instructors
Rich, P
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PAM 8990
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No description available. view course details
PAM 9990
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No description available. view course details