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Political Science (POLS)
POLS 4053 War And World Politics (I) Description: Students are introduced to the scientific study of war. Topics include why countries engage in conflict, the conduct of war, the ways in which wars end, and how peace is maintained between former rivals. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science General Education and other Course Attributes: International Dimension POLS 4100 Problems of Government, Politics and Public Policy Prerequisites: 60 credit hours, or 45 hours with GPA of 3.25, including POLS 1013. Description: Special problem areas of government, politics and public policy concentrating on topics not covered in other departmental course offerings. Credit hours: 1-6 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Political Science POLS 4113 International Organization Description: The last one hundred years have seen the rise of international organizations. This class explores the reasons for this proliferation, as well as the impact of organizations such as the United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, etc. for the conduct of international relations. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 4223 Social Movements Prerequisites: POLS 1113. Description: A study of the origins, activities, and impact of political and social movements. Students examine these theories and concepts by learning about several contemporary movements from other countries and the United States. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
POLS 4363 Environmental Law And Policy Description: Statutory law, case law, and administrative practices relating to regulation of the environment including environmental impact statements, pollution, public lands, and preservation law. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 4403 Urban Politics and Management Description: Problems of governing and managing American metropolitan areas. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 4413 Government Budgeting Description: The politics, planning and administration of government budgets. Same course as 5320. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 4453 Public Personnel Administration Description: Problems, processes, and procedures of public personnel administration. Same course as 5333. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Political Science POLS 4553 American Political Thought
Description: A survey of the major developments in American political thought from the Colonial period to the present, followed by a topical analysis of important recent theoretical developments in political science. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 4353 Administrative Law
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science POLS 4573 Democratic Theory
Description: Legal powers, limits, and procedures of administrative agencies with emphasis on federal and state administrative procedure acts. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science
Description: Investigates the origins, development, and continuing challenges of theories of democratic government, with particular emphasis on the American political tradition. Topics include citizenship, accountability, voting and elections, federalism, and institutional design. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Political Science
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