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2011-2012 Catalog Undergraduate Courses College of Arts & Sciences PACE - Political Science (POL-SCI)
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PACE - Political Science (POL-SCI)
POL-SCI 347 P      Crime and Civil Liberties
A study of civil liberties in American society, emphasizing their role in the criminal and legal process. Topics include issues related to the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and 14th amendments. Other topics to be covered will depend on class interest and current events. Part of PACE Block -- Justice and Society.
P
3 hrs
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POL-SCI 358      Global Political And Social Issues
This course is designed to afford the student with an overview of important global and regional challenges associated with the emerging 21st century. Hence, there are three objectives: (1) gain an understanding of the facts and complexities of the selected issues within the framework of globilization; (2) describe and explain difficulties in formulating political/ policy consensus aimed at resolving these issues; (3) considering both the factual complexities and difficulties in formulating policy; identify future trends related to major global challenges.
P
4 hrs
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POL-SCI 406 P      Political Leadership
This weekend course will examine theories, institutions and styles of political leadership; analyze recruitment and selection methods; and study popular perceptions of such leaders. Using film, fiction and materials from political science, this course will culminate in a look at U.S. presidents and the presidency in the 20th century. Prerequisites: Social Science PACE 102P and 103P, or POL-SCI 210 or equivalent; concurrent enrollment in POL-SCI 409P for those in the PACE Program or in the B.L.A. degree program. For other students, the consent of the instructor is required. Students who have credit for POL-SCI 406A or its equivalent may not enroll in this course.
B
4 hrs
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POL-SCI 407 P      Politics Of Representation
A study of legislative institutions, procedures and behaviors in the U.S. Congress that raises practical as well as theoretical questions of political representation in modern society. This course will be presented by video cassette and will be integrated with POL-SCI 406P and POL-SCI 409P. Prerequisites: Social Science PACE 102P and 103P or POL-SCI 210 or equivalent; concurrent enrollment in POL-SCI 406P and POL-SCI 409P.
P
4 hrs
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POL-SCI 409 P      Bureaucratic Politics
This weeknight course will examine the emergence of bureaucracies as the modern method of collective problem solving. In the U.S. political context, this involves the dynamic interplay of rational choice, due process and pluralistic politics. The transitions from limited to positive government and then to the current ethos of deregulation will be studied.
B
4 hrs
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POL-SCI 435 P      Politics Of The Environment
A survey of the political aspects of environmental issues. The course poses the problems of environmental damage and examines actual and proposed policies aimed at addressing them. The course content is the same as POL-SCI 435 title except additional reading and writing will be required commensurate with a 4 credit hour course.
P
4 hrs
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