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3 Credits (3-0-0) This course surveys the background, constitutional principles, organization, and operation of the American political system. Topics include the U.S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, voting behavior, elections, the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress, and the justice system. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain relationships among the basic elements of American government and function as more informed participants of the American political system. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: A
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3 Credits (3-0-0) This course is a study of forms of organizations, functions, institutions, and operation of American state and local governments. Emphasis is placed on a variety of forms and functions of state and local governments, with particular attention to those in Alabama and to the interactions between state and local governments and the national government. Upon completion, students should be able to identify elements of and explain relationships among the state, local, and national governments of the United States and function as more informed participants of state and local political systems. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: B
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3 Credits (3-0-0) This course introduces comparative analysis of political systems. Emphasis is placed on institutions and processes of contemporary national political systems in selected democratic industrial nations. Upon completion, students should be able to compare and contrast the organization, institutions, and processes of major types of governmental systems of the world. Prerequisite: As required by program. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: B
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3 Credits (3-0-0) This course is a survey of the basic topics affecting international relations. Topics include bases of national power, balance of power, causes of war, the international political economy, international law, international organization and possible futures of international relations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss relevant terms and concepts and identify, analyze, evaluate and discuss the primary factors influencing the international relations of selected states. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: B
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3 Credits (3-0-0) This course introduces the paralegal profession and the legal system. Topics include regulations and concepts, ethics, case analysis, legal reasoning, career opportunities, certification, professional organizations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the role of the paralegal and identify the skills, knowledge, and ethics required of legal assistants. Prerequisite: None. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: C
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3 Credits (2-2-0) This course introduces the techniques of legal research and writing. Emphasis is placed on locating, analyzing, applying, and updating sources of law; effective legal writing, including proper citation; and the use of electronic research methods. Upon completion, students should be able to perform legal research and writing assignments using techniques covered in the course. Prerequisite: None. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: C
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3 Credits (2-2-0) This course covers advanced topics in legal research and writing. Topics include more complex issues and assignments involving preparation of legal memos, briefs, and other documents and the advanced use of electronic research methods. Upon completion, students should be able to perform legal research and writing assignments using techniques covered in the course. Prerequisite: PRL 102. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: C
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3 Credits (2-2-0) This course covers legally enforceable agreements, forms of organization, and selected portions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Topics include drafting and enforcement of contracts, leases, and related documents and selection and implementation of business organization forms, sales, and commercial papers. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the elements of a contract, prepare various business documents, and understand the role of commercial paper. Prerequisite: None. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: C
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3 Credits (2-2-0) This course introduces substantive criminal law and procedural rights of the accused. Topics include elements of state/federal crimes, defenses, constitutional issues, pretrial process, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain elements of specific crimes and assist an attorney in preparing a criminal case. Prerequisite: None. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: C
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3 Credits (3-0-0) This course covers the scope, authority, and regulatory operations of various federal, state, and local administrative agencies. Topics include social security, workers' compensation, unemployment, zoning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to research sources of administrative law, investigate, and assist in representation of clients before administrative agencies. Prerequisite: None. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: C
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