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3.00 Credits
A survey of the discipline of political science designed to introduce students to important theories, concepts, issues, in the study of political behavior, phenomena, and processes. The course will cover the major subfields of political science, including political theory, research methods, American government, comparative politics, public administration, public policy, and international relations. The course will be offered every semester. The method of instruction is lecture and discussion.
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3.00 Credits
Part of the general education program as a behavioral and social sciences elective and a requirement for the major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). The course examines the concepts and principles that define the conduct of relations between nation-states and other actors. Lecture and discussion. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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3.00 Credits
A requirement for the PSCI major and an elective for the minor (but not limited to majors and minors). An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, and displaying of data in various formats. Lecture, discussion, and computer laboratory. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
A requirement for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the concepts and methods of comparative politics. Special emphasis is given to comparing the types and forms of political systems and the political processes they undergo. Lecture and discussion. Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the history, establishment, charter, structure, and decision-making processes of the United Nations. Students will critically analyze the role of the UN in the international system during the Cold War and post-Cold War periods, specifically in the areas of international peace and security; disarmament and arms control; human rights; humanitarian assistance and refugees; and economic and social development. Elective for the Political Science major and minor. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Recommended: PSCI 2300. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). An in-depth examination of strategies available for performing social science research. Includes experimental, quasi-experimental, non-experimental, and survey research designs. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall or Spring, on demand.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the origins and roles of international law and international organizations in the international system beginning in the 19th century. Special emphasis is placed on the extent to which aspects of international law and international organizations influence or constrain the behaviors and interactions of state and non-state actors in the international system. As a result of this course, students will be able to critically analyze the effectiveness of specific aspects of international law and international organizations in the international system since the end of the Second World War. Elective for the Political Science major and minor. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Recommended: PSCI 2300. Spring (even years).
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An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors), an introduction to environmental policy at the federal and state levels. The changing relationships between science, technology, economics, culture, and formation and implementation of policy will be analyzed. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Fall (even years)
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3.00 Credits
An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A study of the roles, organization, and operation of American political parties as well as the role of partisanship and other variables in American electoral behavior. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: PSCI 1330. Spring, on demand.
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3.00 Credits
An elective for the PSCI major and minor (but not limited to majors and minors). A comparative study of the political systems of selected European countries and the former Soviet Union since the end of the Cold War. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisites: PSCI 1330. Spring, (odd years).
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