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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
An introduction into the basic concepts of material structure versus mechanical behavior of plastic materials. Emphasis will be placed on the mechanics of material testing, allowing the student to draw comparisons and contrasts between materials. Corequisite: PLA* 101
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits A continuation of Introduction to Polymers covering such materials as styrenics, cellulosics, nylons, acetals, urethanes, high temperature polymers and thermosets. Prerequisite: PLA* 101
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of Plastics Process Engineering with emphasis on injection molding. Other topics include rotational molding, slush molding, casting, compression and transfer molding. Prerequisite: PLA* 120 and MAT* 137
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits An introductory course in comparative politics in which students will examine the political processes of established democracies, developing democracies and non-democracies. The elements of culture, socialization, voting, political parties and the institutional structures of a variety of nation-states will be studied.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits An introductory survey course in international relations designed to help students place international political events into a theoretical framework that allows for analysis of current events. Considerable attention will be given to the inevitable interconnectedness of our world, and how world events are studied through each level of analysis and theories. Prerequisite: Placement in ENG* 101 or completion of appropriate developmental English courses
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits An examination of the American political process: the elements of culture, socialization, voting, interest-group activity, political parties, and the institutional structures involved in policy-making. Special emphasis will be put on the dynamics of the presidential office.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits A concise and current analysis of state and local government functions, the nature of political activity within states and localities and the nature of public policy. Particular attention is paid to Connecticut state government.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits A survey course of the African political experience, looking at traditional institutions, the colonial experience, and postcolonial political systems. A significant amount of time will be spent analyzing current political situations and focusing on specific African countries' political approaches to modern issues. Emphasis will be placed upon the significance of African history, current political processes, and current issues. Prerequisite: Placement in ENG* 101 or completion of appropriate developmental English courses
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Orientation involves an intensive three day introduction to the Connecticut General Assembly, the legislative process, research and legislative monitoring techniques, and constituent casework. This program includes lectures, workshops, readings, and discussion. Seminars held throughout the legislative session focus on the budget process and issues surrounding passage of the budget. From both the executive and legislative branches, officials deeply involved in the state budgeting process serve as seminar presenters. Offered in Hartford and only open to students accepted into the Connecticut General Assembly Legislative Internship Program. Prerequisite: POL* 294 concurrently
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3.00 - 9.00 Credits
Interns assigned to individual legislators to assist in bill analysis and tracking, research, drafting news releases and speeches, constituent casework, etc. Full time interns (6-9 academic credits) are expected to work five days a week. Part time interns (3 academic credits) work two full days each week, preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays. Prerequisite: POL* 290 concurrently
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