printer friendly pageSOC 302: Introduction to Data Science (EDUC 143, EDUC 423)
Social scientists can benefit greatly from utilizing new data sources like electronic administration records or digital communications, but they require tools and techniques to make sense of their scope and complexity. This course offers the opportunity to understand and apply popular data science techniques regarding data visualization, data reduction and data analysis.
Last offered: Winter 2020
SOC 312G: Careers and Organizations
The careers of individuals are shaped by their movement within and between organizations, whether those be established employers or entrepreneurial ventures. Conversely, organizations of all sizes are shaped by the flows of individuals through them as individuals construct careers by pursuing different opportunities. This course will examine sociological and economic theory and research on this mutually constitutive relationship. Possible topics include inequality and attainment processes, internal labor markets, mobility dynamics, individual and organizational learning, ecological influences, gender and racial segregation, discrimination, and entrepreneurship as a career process
Last offered: Autumn 2019
SOC 356: Strategy and Organizations
Why are some organizations more competitive than others? This is one of the defining questions of the interdisciplinary research field known as strategic management. In this seminar, we will survey the field of strategic management as seen through the lens of organization theory, touching on the four main theoretical approaches that have developed there.nnMost work in strategic management pays little attention to particular theoretical perspectives, and is organized more by the topic - the phenomenon being studied - such as market exit, growth, performance, mergers and acquisitions, innovation, and the like. I have catalogued the research in strategic management both according to theoretical perspective and topic, and that structure is developed in this course. Our goal is to help you to identify theoretical perspectives as you try to understand the strategy field.
Last offered: Winter 2023
SOMGEN 203: Literature and Writing for Military Affiliated Students
This seminar will explore short readings of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction written by veterans or influenced by conflict. We will discuss the importance of war writing as a medium of expression for veterans, a means of understanding and reconciliation for civilians, and the ways it has impacted culture as a whole. The work will include short reading assignments, in-class writing prompts and guest speaker(s), such as General Jim Mattis, veteran writer Hugh Martin and others. There will be a final 1,500-word project. No writing experience required or expected.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
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8 times
(up to 8 units total)
Instructors:
Genovese, J. (PI)
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Lin, B. (PI)
SOMGEN 206: Global Medical Issues Affecting Women (FEMGEN 206)
This course probes the principal issues affecting women and girls medically around the world. Through interactive discussions, guest lectures, case studies, and academic readings, students become acquainted with the most critical challenges to women's health globally, and use selected analytical tools to assess how these may be addressed efficiently, cost-effectively, and sustainably. Topics include women's cancer, birth control, infertility, female genital mutilation, midwifery, obstetric fistula, breastfeeding, violence against women, and women's representation in biomedical research. The aim is to cultivate in students a nuanced appreciation of women's unique needs, roles, and challenges in the contemporary global health landscape. S/NC or +/-.
Last offered: Winter 2023
SOMGEN 207: Theories of Change in Global Health (INTLPOL 291, PUBLPOL 291)
Organizations dedicated to improving global health deploy various approaches ranging from efforts to improve economic conditions, health systems, and technology to policy change and advocacy. This course critically evaluates 15 common theories of change that underlay global health interventions. Students will review and discuss examples of both success and failure of each theory of change drawn from various disciplines. This seminar is appropriate for graduate students of any discipline who are interested in considering the range of approaches and their likely utility when considering a specific global health problem in a particular location. Upper-class undergraduates who have completed rigorous related coursework and who are willing to commit the preparatory time are welcome. Our discussions benefit greatly from diverse perspectives. Sign up for 3 unit credits to participate in the seminar or 4 units to participate in the seminar and complete a project that provides an opportunity to apply these ideas to a global health problem of your interest.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Luby, S. (PI)
SOMGEN 275: Leading Value Improvement in Health Care Delivery
Successful leaders on the journey to better care delivery methods with lower total spending inevitably face challenges. What confluence of attitudes, values, strategy, and events allows them to prevail? Contexts will include public policy, entrepreneurship and early stage investing, care delivery innovations, and health care system management to improve the value of care. Course faculty and guests will consist of nationally recognized leaders, innovators, and change agents. The course is open to any member of the Stanford community aspiring to lead value improvement in health care delivery including medical, MBA, law, and graduate students, as well as undergraduates, postdoctoral candidates, and medical center trainees. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 4 units total)
STATS 200: Introduction to Statistical Inference
Modern statistical concepts and procedures derived from a mathematical framework. Statistical inference, decision theory; point and interval estimation, tests of hypotheses; Neyman-Pearson theory. Bayesian analysis; maximum likelihood, large sample theory. Prerequisite:
STATS 116. Please note that students must enroll in one section in addition to the main lecture.
Terms: Aut, Win, Sum
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Hwang, J. (PI)
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Johnstone, I. (PI)
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Palacios, J. (PI)
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Instructors:
Hwang, J. (PI)
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Johnstone, I. (PI)
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Palacios, J. (PI)
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Cherian, J. (TA)
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Jang, J. (TA)
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Jeong, Y. (TA)
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Kanekar, R. (TA)
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Lee, J. (TA)
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Lu, S. (TA)
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Ma, G. (TA)
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Salerno, M. (TA)
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Tanoh, I. (TA)
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Xie, R. (TA)
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Zhang, I. (TA)
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Zhao, S. (TA)
STATS 202: Data Mining and Analysis
Data mining is used to discover patterns and relationships in data. Emphasis is on large complex data sets such as those in very large databases or through web mining. Topics: decision trees, association rules, clustering, case based methods, and data visualization. Prereqs: Introductory courses in statistics or probability (e.g.,
Stats 60), linear algebra (e.g.,
Math 51), and computer programming (e.g.,
CS 105). May not be taken for credit by students with credit in
STATS 216 or 216V.
Terms: Aut, Sum
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Erdmann-Pham, D. (PI)
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Tran, L. (PI)
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Chen, Z. (TA)
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Instructors:
Erdmann-Pham, D. (PI)
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Tran, L. (PI)
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Chen, Z. (TA)
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Gonzalez, X. (TA)
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Hu, A. (TA)
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Ji, W. (TA)
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Zhang, J. (TA)
STATS 203: Introduction to Regression Models and Analysis of Variance
Modeling and interpretation of observational and experimental data using linear and nonlinear regression methods. Model building and selection methods. Multivariable analysis. Fixed and random effects models. Experimental design. Prerequisites: A post-calculus introductory probability course, e.g.
STATS 116, basic computer programming knowledge, some familiarity with matrix algebra, and a pre- or co-requisite post-calculus mathematical statistics course, e.g.
STATS 200.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
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