MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF SOCIAL SYSTEMS

SOC 376

Course Description

Explores mathematical models of social process employing dynamical systems, Markov chains, and simulation analysis. Examples will address a wide range of sociological topics including cultural evolution, demography, social influence, social-network formation, religion, residential segregation, and social movements.

Prerequisties

Junior standing and (SOC 375 , MATH 320 , MATH 340 , MATH 341 , or MATH 375 )

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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