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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
A one-semester introduction to the topics of modern physics including the special theory of relativity, solid state physics, and quantum theory. This course requires a background in calculus-based physics and differential equations. This course is generally required for electrical engineering, physics, and astronomy majors. 4 credits; Lecture 4 periods. Meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 3 (Natural Science) competencies a, b, and c, and MNTC Goal 2 (Critical Thinking) competencies a, b, and c..
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1.00 - 8.00 Credits
Topics in Prior Learning Assessment.
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3.00 Credits
Considers fundamentals of U.S. politics including constitutional principles, political socialization, parties and interest groups, campaigns and elections, governmental structures and processes.
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3.00 Credits
Compares political and economic systems, political and economic conditions, and political and economic policies of diverse countries and regions around the world. Comparisons and contrasts will consider governments, cultures, patterns of political and economic development, as well as political values, processes, and institutions. Includes comparisons, where apt, with United States. Analyses will include statistical, historical, and forecast data, as well as theoretical perspectives.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the historical background and current dynamics of Middle Eastern politics, including the causes and consequences of political, economic, social, cultural, military, ethnic, nationalist, and religious conditions. Central concerns include post-colonial experiences, political and economic development, political change and stability, democracy and autocracy, corruption, regional conflicts, foreign policies, and current and enduring challenges.
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3.00 Credits
Explores political ideas, ideologies, and movements by considering popular culture (including novels, movies, music, and articles), 'classics', and primary sources. Topics may include enduring and current controversies concerning justice, power, violence, authority, freedom, government, the state, democracy, capitalism, economic prosperity, security, equality, inequality, corruption, terror, nationalism, and 'the good life' in a political community.
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3.00 Credits
Develops a global perspective by exploring diverse global issues such as security, human rights, environment, economic development, foreign policies, character of globalization, interactions of nation-states and other actors, origins and effects of global capitalism, and changing effects on global affairs of technological innovations, international organizations, multinational corporations, social movements and groups, and ideologies. Course provides tools for interpreting and evaluating global politics, and it furnishes background to pursue additional courses in World Politics.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the workings of the world's most important international organization ' the United Nations (UN) ' and to the practice of negotiation and diplomacy. Course emphasizes understanding current global issues and offers direct experience in the practice of politics. Course also improves students' ability in the 'civic arts' of negotiation, advocacy, public presentations, and policy analysis. All students in the class will prepare for and participate in the Arrowhead Model United Nations conference held each April.
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3.00 Credits
Politics is conflict over values, ideas, and resources. Political Science is, in part, the study of conflict and conflict management. This course develops expertise, confidence, and skills for managing, transforming, and waging conflict constructively, primarily through negotiation in diverse political-legal-social situations. The course is extremely hands-on and interactive, including many simulations, role-playing experiences, activities, and negotiations.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of specific topics in politics and public policy, intended for all students. Prereq: Topic-dependent.
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