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4.00 Credits
This course provides the background in digital electronics and logic circuits for majors in science and computer studies. Topics to be investigated include analog/digital conversion; assembly and machine languages; interfacing; microprocessor design and measurement; and signal processing for biological, chemical and physical laboratory experiments. Prerequisites: PHYS 1120, MATH 1140.
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4.00 Credits
Directed study is provided for students whose unusual circumstances prohibit taking a regularly scheduled course but who need the material of that course to satisfy a requirement. Availability of this faculty-directed learning experience depends on faculty time and may be limited in any given term and restricted to certain courses. Prerequisites: Faculty, department chair and dean approval.
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4.00 Credits
The subject matter of the course is announced in the annual schedule of classes. Content varies from year to year but does not duplicate existing courses.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the serious discussion of the most important questions concerning political relations and human well-being. Many of these are controversial issues in the world around us that take the form of debates about diversity, gender equality, and the like, but as you will discover in this class, these are issues and debates that are rooted in perennial questions about justice. The question, "What is justice?" guides the class on a journey.
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4.00 Credits
Overview of governmental structures and political processes in the United States. Development of the federal system; nature of executive, legislative and judicial branches; mechanisms for popular participation; contemporary policy issues.
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4.00 Credits
Development, structure and functions of state and local governments in the U.S. federal system, with special attention to Minnesota. Intergovernmental relations and policy issues in such areas as education, criminal justice, health, welfare and finance.
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the foundations of Latin American social, political and economic structures as they developed in the colonial period. This course emphasizes the nature of imperial rule in Latin America, the challenges inherent in a multiethnic society, resistance to colonial rule and the social and political consequences of an extractive economic system. You are also introduced to historical methodology through the analysis of primary documents and discussion of the issues of historical interpretation, accuracy and voice. Offered every other year.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of basic concepts of comparative politics such as political power, types of political systems and political development. Analysis of similarities and differences in the components of political systems: political culture, participation, leadership, interest groups, political parties, legislatures, executives, judiciaries and bureaucracy. Case studies of several major political systems, which may include Great Britain, France, Russia, Japan, China, India and Kenya. POSC 2250 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS 4 Cr. Introduction to the fundamental concepts and salient issues of international politics: bases and instruments of national power, diplomacy, weapons and war, Cold War and post-Cold War rivalries; European integration; the balance of power, the U.N., the North-South conflict, the politics of global economic relations and environmental security.
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4.00 Credits
Historical development, organization and role of political parties in the United States. Nature of contemporary campaigns and elections, with attention to issues such as candidate selection, role of the media and campaign finances.
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4.00 Credits
Comparative study of the structure and process of European political systems and current issues of public policy. The course concentrates on the industrial democracies of the European Union, but also offers a glimpse into the politics of East European countries.
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