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3.00 Credits
Examination of the development, organization, and functions of political parties and elections in the American political system. Topics include the nature and function of political parties, nominations and elections, political campaigns and campaign finance, voting behavior and party realignment issues, and the role of the party in government policy-making. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: POLS 100 or POLS 150. Credits: 3
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Examination of the influence of the mass media and the elite media on American politics with particular emphasis on how the media relates to other systems of power and authority. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least sophomore standing or consent of department. Recommended: POLS 100. Credits: 3
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Principles, organization, procedures, and activities of the U.S. Congress. Topics include elections, legislators and their districts, legislative committees, party leadership positions, and legislative-executive relations. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least sophomore standing or consent of department. Recommended: POLS 100. Credits: 3
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Examination of the nature and evolution of the modern presidency and the leadership role of the president in such areas as administration, legislative affairs, and national security. Topics may also include selection, impeachment and presidential reputation. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least sophomore standing or consent of department. Recommended: POLS 100. Credits: 3
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Organization and operation of trial and appellate courts, selection of judges, varieties of litigation, factors influencing judicial decision-making, and impact of and compliance with judicial decisions. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: POLS 100. Credits: 3
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Crosslisted as BIOS 320X. The moral and political debates provoked by Darwinian biology in explaining human nature. Possible topics include sex differences, crime, the IQ debate, the moral sense, and the neurology of social behavior. Credits: 3
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Crosslisted as BIOS 322X. Analysis of the major social problems and political issues emerging from rapid advances in the life sciences with emphasis on biotechnology and biomedical policy. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least sophomore standing. Credits: 3
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Examination of judicial and legislative responses to developments in biomedicine. Evaluation of governmental role in medical and scientific decision making. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least sophomore standing. Credits: 3
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Political, regulatory, and scientific aspects of law and policy regarding environmental, health, safety, and other risks. How foreign, federal, state, and local governments deal with these risks. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least sophomore standing. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Politics, procedures, and role of the regulatory agencies in the American government; the impact of regulatory decisions on industry, resources, and environments by regulatory bodies such as FAA, NRC, and FTC. Credits: 3
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