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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
The student must initiate the application with a written proposal to the instructor with whom the student wishes to work. The number of credits to be earned must be stated. The original proposal, signed by the student and the instructor, must be submitted to the department chair for approval. This process must be completed prior to registration for the semester in which credit is to be earned. Prerequisite: At least four prior credits in Physics.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
The student must initiate the application with a written proposal to the instructor with whom the student wishes to work. The number of credits to be earned must be stated. The original proposal, signed by the student and the instructor, must be submitted to the department chair for approval. This process must be completed prior to registration for the semester in which credit is to be earned. Signed contract prior to registration. Prerequisite: At least eight prior credits in Physics.
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3.00 Credits
Various approaches to the study of politics and some of its fundamental issues, such as the authority and function of the state, the rights of the individual and the pursuit of justice, equality, life, liberty, and happiness. Emphasis on American politics and government. Every semester.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of politics by comparing different types of political regimes, with particular attention to the politics and daily lives of their peoples. Every semester.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of relations between the nations and peoples of the world, with attention to the various theoretical attempts to make sense of international relations; conflicting interpretations of the modern nation-state system; the post World War II world; East-West conflict, North-South conflict; the causes of war; and the search for global and economic order. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above or consent of instructor. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
This course will survey a wide variety of modern and contemporary ideologies, and analyze several in greater depth. These will include Marxism-Communism, Socialism, Liberalism, Capitalism, Libertarianism, Feminism, Nazism-Fascism, Environmentalism, Anarchism, Theocratic Utopianism and several types of Multi-culturalism. Periodically.
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3.00 Credits
This course will analyze various aspects of environmental policy making in both the U.S. and internationally. It will begin with various philosophical and ideological perspectives concerning the relationship between man and nature. There will be consideration of how environmental issues interact with various other types of societal goals, particularly economic prosperity, security and freedom. The class will study aspects of the environmental policy process and its outcomes in the U.S. by the use of a number of case studies relevant to particular policy problems (including air and water pollution; biological engineering; and energy). It will also be a consideration of the international regimes to deal with these issues, and the relationship between environmental and economic development issues. Fall, odd years.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Available by arrangement with the instructor and department chair. A student-faculty contract must be executed prior to registration. Signed contract required at time of registration.
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3.00 Credits
What is justice? the good life? and how can one live a good life? These are among the many questions raised by this course which is taught in a seminar format that encourages student participation, leadership and discussion. Plato's Republic is the main text that is read as a way of contrasting classical and modern political philosophies and seeing with fresh eyes the present human condition and the many questions and problems it poses. Fall, odd years.
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3.00 Credits
The study of modern political thinkers such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, Mill and Marx, in order to understand their influence on current perceptions of the human condition. Attention will also be given to the fundamental disagreement between modern and classical political philosophies as a way by which new perspectives on current political issues may be reached. Spring, even years.
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