Course # 38740 Section Number 1D01 Day(s) F Time(s) 1:30pm-2:50pm Term Winter 2026 Instructor Staff Specialization Global Conflict Studies Course Section Conflict and Applied Data Science - 38740/1 This course will examine why people fight, the effects of fighting, and possible solutions to prevent conflict in the future. The reasons people fight, and the ways in which they fight, depend on economics, politics and psychology; we will draw on all three disciplines throughout the course. Different forms of fighting, whether terrorism or civil wars, have typically been studied separately; we will bridge this divide and study them together, assessing common root causes and approaches for resolving these conflicts. Course Sections Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Winter 2026 PPHA 38740/1 Conflict and Applied Data Science Oeindrila Dube Monday 4:30pm-7:20pm Syllabus TA Sessions Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Winter 2026 PPHA 38740/1D01 TA Session: Conflict and Applied Data Science Staff Friday 1:30pm-2:50pm Recent News More news ‘A Force Multiplier’ Wed., October 29, 2025 The Hidden Volatility of American Paychecks Mon., October 27, 2025 Student Profile: Maya Cousins, MPP Class of 2027 Thu., October 23, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Writing Workshop with David Chrisinger Mon., November 03, 2025 | 9:00 AM Drop-in with a Director Tue., November 04, 2025 | 9:00 AM Get to Know Harris! Virtual Info Session for Fair Attendees Tue., November 04, 2025 | 11:30 AM
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