Dafeng Xu

Assistant Professor

Courses

  • Data Science for Public Policy

    Introduction to various data science methods and use of data science in public policy analysis. Topics include machine learning, network analysis, and numerical analysis.

  • Data Science, Economy, and Policy

    Explores the use of data science as a tool for developing the economy and making public policy. Lays the foundation for understanding the role of data science in shaping and changing the economy and related public policy.

  • GIS and Public Policy

    Focuses on use of geographic information systems in public policy analysis with particular attention to the tools widely used by social scientists, public policy scholars, urban planners, and environmental scientists.

  • GIS and Public Policy

    Provides hands-on approach to ArcMAP software. Emphasizes the use of maps to describe spatial relationships and visualize geography-related statistical results. Examines combination of geographic and statistical analysis.

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