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5.00 Credits
An in-depth study of specific topics in political science or direct involvement in a politically-oriented project. May be in a seminar format or be research focus. Student may be involved in selecting projects and research topics. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission required for individual research projects. Formerly P SCI 194.
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Introduces legal system through an examination of several substantive areas that will be of interest to both business and non-business students. Covers constitutional law, contracts, torts, product liability, and criminal law. Uses business environment perspective, but also considers general social context within which these laws have emerged. Discusses structure of American legal system and investigates sources of law for that system. PREREQUISITE: READ 094 or eligible for READ 104. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly B A 200.
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Introduces students to the American political system-its origins, institutions, and operations. Students analyze and understand politics, power, and resulting policy. Examines formal and informal institutions of government, conventional and unconventional means of citizen participation, and political outcomes. Explores the strengths and weaknesses of various interpretations of American democracy. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly P SCI 202.
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5.00 Credits
Introduces students to major theoretical approaches in the field of international relations. Explores nations and nationalism, the nature of the interstate system, and power. Includes topics such as diplomacy, trade, economic sanctions, increasing technological and economic globalization, international law, international political economy, labor, the environment, and war. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly P SCI 203.
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A comparative analysis of the varied politics and governing systems around the globe, including democratic and non-democratic systems, capitalist and socialist systems. Selected countries from regions around the world will be given special attention. Political issues and problems are explored and analyzed in their historical, economic, and cultural contexts. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly P SCI 201.
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5.00 Credits
An examination of the various forms of American political participation. Focuses on such activities as elections, social movements, civil disobedience, political violence, as well as political mobilization activities via the internet. Also examines the causes and effects of nonparticipation. A central goal is to investigate the democratic theories that underpin American politics. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly P SCI 207.
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5.00 Credits
Explores and analyzes histories, structures, processes, policies, administration, and politics of state and local governments. State of Washington receives close attention. Explores interest groups, lobbying, campaign finance, electoral politics, policy development and implementation, legislatures, executives, judiciary systems, ballot measures, political personalities, and inter-governmental relations. Students engage current political issues. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly P SCI 204.
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5.00 Credits
Enables students to individually pursue special interests or opportunities to study in political science under guidance of an instructor. PREREQUISITE: POLS& 101 or POLS& 202; or instructor's permission. Formerly P SCI 298.
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5.00 Credits
Provides an overview of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes in humans and animals. Focuses on the presentation of various scientific theories and supporting research that currently guide the understanding of various aspects of human behavior such as learning, sensation, perception, motivation, memory, emotion, personality, development, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy, and group behavior. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly PSYCH 100.
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5.00 Credits
Explores the physiological, social and psychological aspects of sexuality. Major theoretical constructs and empirical data regarding sexuality will be studied. Topics to be covered may include research techniques, sexual anatomy and physiology, sexual response, sexual behavior, orientation, relationships, love, sexual communication, sexual dysfunctions, deviations and treatment. PREREQUISITE: PSYC& 100 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly PSYCH 200.
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