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IDS.410

Modeling and Assessment for Policy

3-0-6 units · Graduate

Explores how scientific information and quantitative models can be used to inform policy decision-making. Develops an understanding of quantitative modeling techniques and their role in the policy process through case studies and interactive activities. Addresses issues such as analysis of scientific assessment processes, uses of integrated assessment models, public perception of quantitative information, methods for dealing with uncertainties, and design choices in building policy-relevant models.

Spring 2013

Topics

  • Introduction
  • Science Policy Review
  • Verification and Validation
  • Evaluating Assessments
  • Energy Modeling Simulation
  • System Modeling
  • Class Case 2: Economic Modeling / Model Credibility Exercise
  • Class Case 3: Oil Spill / Risk Assessment Part I
  • Class Case 4: Clean Air / Risk Assessment Part II
  • Benefit-Cost Analysis
  • Class Case 5: Sports Statistics / Uncertainty Analysis I
  • Uncertainty Analysis II / Model-Building Introduction
  • Collaborative Model-Building Exercise
  • Interests and Politics: Participatory Methods and Stakeholders
  • Class Case 6: Cancer Screening / Lessons Across Cases Discussion
  • Policy Memo Roundtable Practice (Optional)
  • Policy Memo Roundtable 1
  • Policy Memo Roundtable 2
  • Synthesis and Wrap-up

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Prerequisites & course information

Prereq: None G (Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department 3-0-6 units

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