MATH 308
Mathematical and Computational Approaches to Social Justice Spring 2023 (also offered Fall 2022)
Division III Q Quantitative/Formal Reasoning D Difference, Power, and Equity
Cross-listed STS 363 / AMST 363
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Civil rights activist, educator, and investigative journalist Ida B. Wells said that “the way to right wrongs is to shine the light of truth upon them.” In this research-based tutorial, students will bring the vanguard of quantitative approaches to bear on issues of social justice. Each tutorial group will carry out a substantial project in an area such as criminal justice, education equity, environmental justice, health care equity, economic justice, or inclusion in arts/media. All students should expect to invest substantial effort in reading social justice literature and in acquiring new skills in data science.
The Class: Format: tutorial; This is a research-based tutorial.
Limit: 20
Expected: 20
Class#: 3449
Grading: yes pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: To move towards a non-hierarchical, transparent, and egalitarian grading system, the instructor follows an "ungrading" methodology.
Prerequisites: Across each 3 - 5 person tutorial group: multivariable calculus (e.g., Math 150/151), linear algebra (e.g., Math 250), statistics (e.g., Stat 161/201), computer programming (e.g., Comp 134), some working knowledge of or interest in social justice issues.
Enrollment Preferences: Students will be admitted in groups based on a proposal submitted prior to preregistration. The instructor is happy to facilitate formation of groups and to give feedback on draft proposals. Contact the instructor early, prior to preregistration.
Distributions: Divison III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning Difference, Power, and Equity
Notes: This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
MATH 308 Division III STS 363 Division II AMST 363 Division II
DPE Notes: Students study issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in areas such as criminal justice, arts/media, environmental justice, education, and health care, and along identity axes such as gender, race/ethnicity, disability status, and sexual orientation.
QFR Notes: Students use multiple mathematical, statistical, and computational frameworks to acquire, model, and analyze real-world data.

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