SOC 3580

SOC 3580

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

This course showcases frontier research that uses big data and graphical analysis to understand our social world. Topics include inequality and opportunity, success in higher education, the gender wage gap, taxing the rich, Chinese censorship, the spread of false news, online dating, and other issues relevant to contemporary society. Although this is not a statistical methods course, prior training in data science (e.g., CS 1380/ORIE 1380/STSCI 1380) or quantitative methods for the social sciences is highly recommended.

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (SBA-AS, SDS-AS, SSC-AS)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17560 SOC 3580   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18846 SOC 3580   LEC 002

    • MW Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Young, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online