G53.1110. Mathematics for Political Scientists: (Graduate)
This course will provide students with a rigorous, if partial, introduction to a variety of mathematical concepts that have been selected for inclusion because of their relevance to advanced topics in methodology and formal theory. It is intended primarily for students who will be pursuing advanced technical training in preparation for an academic research career. Familiarity with this material will also allow students to better understand the application of mathematical tools to problems in political science and to concentrate on the substantive, rather than technical, aspects of such work as it arises in later coursework. (Fall 2008, FALL 07)

V53.0845. Social Choice and Politics: (Undergraduate)
This course introduces students to social choice theory applied to political science. It focuses on (1) individual choice, (2) group choice, (3) collective action, and (4) institutions. It looks at models of individuals' voting behavior, the incentive structures of interest groups, and the role of institutions. The emphasis is analytical, though students are not expected to have a background in formal mathematics. (FALL 07)

G53.1400 Political Economy: (Graduate)
Overview of fundamental contributions to the field of political economy, providing a rigorous theoretical foundation on the following topics:
(1) Social choice and collective aggregation of preferences.
(2) Electoral competition. The spatial model and theories of turnout.
(3) Public choice, public economics and comparative electoral systems. (FALL 08)