Teaching

Start with the problem; work backward to the machinery.

Current Teaching

University of Maryland Global Campus

2010–Present

MATH 106 — Finite Mathematics (8 syllabus files)

A survey of basic business mathematics. This course includes an introduction to mathematical finance (loan and annuity modeling), simple matrix mathematics, linear programming, set theory, and basic probability.

MATH 107 — College Algebra (28 syllabus files)

A gentle introduction college-level algebra including equations, inequalities, graphing, and polynomial and exponential equations.

MATH 012 — Intermediate Algebra (3 syllabus files)

A development course preparing students for one of the core college-level math courses listed above. This course introduces many algebraic concepts.

MATH 108 — Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry (1 syllabus files)

This course picks up where MATH 107 leaves off and adds trigonometric functions, analysis of triangles and other simple shapes. Some proofs are also introduced.

MATH 115 — Pre-Calculus (3 syllabus files)

This course is the contents of MATH 107 and MATH 108 in one semester!

MATH 140 — Calculus I (1 syllabus files)

Calculus I is the traditional first semester of calculus. The course teaches limits and derivatives, with a focus on graphing. Finally, this course introduces the integral and sets up Calculus II.

STAT 200 — Introduction to Statistics (4 syllabus files)

This is an introduction to applied statistics. Probability, t-tests, and [latex]\chi^2[/latex]-tests are introduced. Application areas are broadly selected from across many different fields.

STAT 230 — Introductory Business Statistics (0 syllabus files)

This is essentially the same as STAT 200, but the examples are drawn primarily from business settings and include production and finance problems. This class has since been discontinued in favor of STAT 200, above, as a generalized statistics course.

Central Michigan University

2016–Present

MSA 600 — Foundations of Research Methods in Administration (1 syllabus files)

This course covers the basic research process starting with the scientific method, lit reviews, data collection, analysis, through to research writing. Through this course, a student is well-prepared to design and complete a research project in a government or business setting.

MSA 607 — Program Management in Complex Organizations (10 syllabus files)

This course is a unique course that looks beyond standard project management and looks at the interrelationships of projects inside large and diversified organizations.

MSA 647 — People and Project Administration (10 syllabus files)

This course introduces the nontechnical side of project management. It focuses on communication, principally with stakeholders and within the project team. From this course, students should be able to manage project risk better from a personnel standpoint.

PSC 516 — Environmental Politics and Policy (2 syllabus files)

This course explores the nexus between the environment and policymaking. We are going to look at the applications of politics to environmental questions, how the environment plays into larger political questions, and explore how to communicate environmental concerns in the policy context.

Historical Teaching

University of New Mexico

2022–2024

PADM 596 — Research Methods II: Data Analysis (2 syllabus files)

This course covers advanced statistics with a specific application to public management. One interesting feature of this course is an explicit Stata knowledge requirement.

Baruch College / Marxe School of Public and International Affairs

Historical appointment

PAF 503 — Research and Analysis II (5 syllabus files)

This course brings forth more advanced research methods with focus on both national and international applications. We will be using Stata as the core statistical language in this course.

Pennsylvania State University

Historical appointment

PADM 503 — Research Methods (3 syllabus files)

Like MSA 600 at Central Michigan, this course covers the basic research process with a specific application to public management. One interesting feature of this course is an explicit SPSS knowledge requirement.

University of Baltimore

Historical appointment

PUAD 701 — Public Administration and Public Finance (2 syllabus files)

This course will consider the economic impacts of governmental policies, especially at the state and local level.

PUAD 702 — Public Financial Management (2 syllabus files)

A discussion of public financial management, including debt management, accounting policies, performance management, and accountability. This discussion should extend beyond the introductory graduate-level course on budgeting.