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3.00 Credits
An examination of the types of state and local governments, with a special focus on rural politics and New York State politics. Special attention is paid to public influence on state and local government, and the modern pressures on these governments. Prerequisites: GOVT 141
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3.00 Credits
An independent or small group study course designed to permit an individual student or group of students to pursue on their own initiative topics or projects of their own design in which they have a specific interest. Faculty member with whom the student works must be in full agreement with the student's choice of project at the time of enrollment. This course does not meet the Social Science requirements for any degree.
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3.00 Credits
An independent or small group study course designed to permit an individual student or a group of students to pursue on their own initiative topics or projects of their own design in which they have a specific interest. Faculty member with whom the student works must be in full agreement with the student's choice of project at the time of enrollment. This course does not meet the Social Science requirements for any degree.
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3.00 Credits
An independent or small group study course designed to permit an individual student or group of students to pursue on their own initiative topics or projects of their own design in which they have a specific interest. Faculty member with whom the student works must be in full agreement with the student's choice of project at the time of enrollment. This course does not meet the Social Science requirements for any degree.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of American law. Students will read cases that will be discussed in class. The course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of important legal topics, including: family law, the law of contracts, basic tort law, basic property law, criminal law, administrative law, and various other legal topics. Prerequisites: GOVT141 - American Government, or permission of the isntructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of U.S. constitutional law. Topics include the nature and scope of due process law, the Bill of Rights, judicial review, separation of powers, the nature of executive and congressional power, federalism and the Interstate Commerce Clause, the right to privacy and equal protection of law. Issues to be considered will include the right to an abortion, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, affirmative action, gay marriage and the power of the government to restrict individuals' private property rights. Prerequisite: GOVT141 - American Government, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the historical development of modern nation-state relations, as well as some basic theories covering the interactions of the modern nation-state. The bulk of the course covers the major contemporary issue areas of international relations, e.g., international economics, global environmental crisis and the U.S. in the post-Cold War world. As part of this course, students are required to participate in a field trip to the United Nations, with a cost of $30 Prerequisite: GOVT141, HIST102 or GOVT143 or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
3 class hrs. – 3 credits FALL This course surveys the origins and development of social, economic, political and technological processes which have culminated in historic Western Civilization. Lecture topics include the rise of states in the ancient Near East, the legacy of Greek and Roman civilization, post-Roman European culture, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed upon such topics as agricultural production, social organization, the evolution of law and government, commercial activity, varied religious and philosophical orientations, urban growth and cultural achievements.
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3.00 Credits
3 class hrs. – 3 credits SPRING HIST 101 is not a prerequisite for HIST 102 This course is a continuation of History 101. Topics include the Reformation, Age of Exploration, Traditional European monarchies, absolutism, constitutionalism, the Agricultural and Scientific Revolutions, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, Industrialization, the political and social upheavals of the nineteenth century, colonialism, imperialism, nationalism, and nineteenth century state building, and the political, economic and social crises of the twentieth century.
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3.00 Credits
Beginning with an introduction to the nature and study of history, this course is concerned with the ermergence and development of world civilizations to about 1500 A.D. in the Near East, India, China, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Special attention will focus on the development of political, economic and religious systems.
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