Political Science Course Descriptions CPO 3002 - Comparative Politics (3 credits) Political systems of a representative sample of developing and developed countries. Particular attention is paid to the capacity of these societies to respond to the challenges of population growth, environmental degradation, and the world economy. CPO 3303 - Latin American Politics (3 credits) An examination of the economic and cultural forces that have given rise to contemporary Latin America. Key topics include democracy, human rights, economic integration, narco-trafficking and environmental sustainability. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 with a minimum grade of C CPO 4057 - Politics and Violence (3 credits) Examines contemporary perspectives on the problems posed by political violence and approaches for remedying these problems. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 CPO 4375 - Politics of the Caribbean and Central America (3 credits) Examines the politics, economies, and societies of Caribbean Basin countries. Focuses both on the internal development of Caribbean Basin countries and on long-term regional and hemispheric trends affecting their politics and policies. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 CPO 4930 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENC 1102 INR 2015 - Global Studies (3 credits) Introduces the student to the realities of current global issues and problems. The course content includes changing demographic patterns, food, energy and human resources, the structure of international relations, with a special emphasis upon sustainable development. An interdisciplinary approach is used in analyzing the issues. INR 3002 - Intro to International Relations (3 credits) Concepts and analytical tools are applied to events such as politics among nations, control of foreign policies, types of actors, war and peace constitute the content of this course. Prerequisites: SYG 2000 with a passing grade INR 3081 - International Issues & Actors (3 credits) Examination of important issues in international affairs. Analysis of behavior of major foreign policy actors in the international arena, including nation states, non-governmental and international organizations. INR 3930 - Selected Topics in International Relations (3 credits) Topics of special or current interest. Topics of focus may vary from semester to semester. INR 4303 - American Foreign Policy (3 credits) Examination of U.S. foreign policy, including economic policy, counter-terrorism, national defense, U.S. diplomacy toward key countries and regions of the world, and the governmental machinery through which foreign policy is formulated and implemented. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 with a minimum grade of C INR 4703 - International Political Economy (3 credits) Examines the major structures and key actors within the contemporary global economy. Topics include international monetary order, regional and multilateral trade regimes, international financial flows, the roles of multinational corporations, economic development strategies, and world cities. These topics will be investigated from a variety of theoretical perspectives (e.g., liberal, mercantilist, structuralist). Prerequisites: ENC 1102, ECO 2013, ECO 2023, and POS 2041 ) INR 4910 - Directed Independent Study (1 to 3 credits) Provides an opportunity for students to engage in research of their choice in special areas of interest. The research may be carried out on an individual or group basis but must be under the supervision of the instructor. This course is intended to help students acquire skills in applying research principles and obtaining practice in rigorous data collection and reporting. INR 4926 - Model UN Practicum (3 credits) Enables students to engage in academic research that will facilitate their participation in Model United Nations conferences. Prerequisites: INR 2015 with a minimum grade of C or INR 3002 with a minimum grade of C INR 4930 - Special Topics in International Relations (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENC 1102 POS 2041 - American National Government (3 credits) An analysis of the basic principles and procedures of the American government with emphasis on current issues and trends to cultivate an understanding of the U.S. political processes. POS 2112 - State & Local Government & Politics (3 credits) Through an analysis of the structure and function of state and local government, the social and political influences that shape them and the dynamics of their administrative processes, students gain an understanding of the U.S. American political processes. POS 3033 - Issues in American Government & Politics (3 credits) An examination of the dynamics of the political process. Attention is given to the influence of the media, interest groups, and public opinion in shaping political outcomes. The course also considers the impacts of socioeconomic change at both the national and global levels upon the political process in the United States. At least 6,000 words of graded written work are required (Gordon Rule). Prerequisites: ENC 1102 and either POS 2041 with a minimum grade of C or POS 2112 with a minimum grade of C POS 3043 - American Political Institutions (3 credits) An examination of the major institutions of government in the United States. A special emphasis will be placed on understanding how these institutions interact and the resulting outcomes of this interaction. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 and POS 2041 POS 3114 - State and Local Government (3 credits)  Introduces students to the role of state and local governments in a federalist system of governance. Includes an examination of state and local politics and administration, campaigns and elections, state and local policymaking, and the interrelationships between national, state, and local governments. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 with a minimum grade of C POS 3204 - American Political Behavior (3 credits) An examination of the various means of participation in American politics. Individual and group actions will be explored. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 POS 3250 - Political Communications (3 credits)    Examines the inter-relationship between Political Science and Speech, with emphasis on how political leaders communicate in a democratic society. Prerequisite(s): ENC 1102 with a minimum grade of C POS 3270 - Political Campaigns/Elections (3 credits)   Examines political campaigns and elections in the U.S., focusing on the national level. Major topics include systems of political representation, political parties, campaign planning and management, campaign finance, and campaign ethics.  Prerequisite(s): ENC 1102 with a minimum grade   of C POS 3691 - Law, Politics, and Society (3 credits) An examination of how laws and legal processes interact with politics and culture in shaping policy understandings and outcomes. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 POS 4064 - Intergovernmental Relations (3 credits) An exploration of the concept of federalism and its implications for American government. A primary focus is placed on the interaction between different levels of government. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 POS 4152 - Urban Politics and Problems (3 credits) An examination of urban politics and problems. Focuses particularly on the place of cities within a broader network of economic, social, spatial, and intergovernmental relations, as well as on the ways in which these networks affect cities' approaches to problem-solving. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 POS 4734 - Research Methods and Analysis in Political Science (3 credits) An introduction to the tools necessary for conducting and interpreting political research. Quantitative and qualitative approaches will be discussed. Completion of General Education Mathematics Requirement. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 POS 4905 - Independent Study (3 credits) Independent study in political science under faculty supervision. Prerequisites: One of the following courses--INR 3002, CPO 3002, POS 3112 or POS 4002 POS 4911 - Directed Research in Administration and Policy (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENC 1102 POS 4931 - Special Topics in Political Science (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENC 1102 POS 4936 - Senior Seminar (3 credits) Required integrative seminar for senior Political Science majors. Examines the contemporary political environment and visions of the political future. POS 4941 - Political Science Internship (3 credits) Prerequisites: ENC 1102 POT 3003 - Political Theorists (3 credits) An introduction to political thought and philosophy. It will be organized around perennial normative questions. What is the good life? What is a just society? What obligations do individuals have to society? In answering these questions, the course will draw upon a wide range of classical, early modern, and contemporary political theory. Junior or Senior level standing required. At least 6,000 words of graded written work are required (Gordon Rule). Prerequisites: ENC 1102 POT 3075 - Culture and Politics (3 credits) An examination of the interrelationship between culture and politics, with particular emphasis on the symbolic and material impacts of culture on policy making. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 POT 3501 - Politics and Ethics (3 credits) An examination of the conflicts between politics and ethics in contemporary pluralistic and bureaucratic environments. Focuses on public integrity and civic engagement in contemporary politics. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 PUP 4002 - Public Policy (3 credits) An examination of the policy-making process across a number of different domains: trade, defense, environment, health, and welfare, among others. Also examines the impact of interest groups and public opinion on policy formation. At least 6,000 words of graded written work are required (Gordon Rule). Prerequisites: ENC 1102 and either POS 2041 with a minimum grade of C or POS 2112 with a minimum grade of C PUP 4004 - Policymaking & Administration (3 credits) An examination of the analysis and politics of public policy, with attention to both the traditional tools of policymaking and contemporary efforts to reconcile the tensions between politics, policymaking, and ethics. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 PUP 4013 - Comparative Social Policy (3 credits) Examines the development, implementation, and evaluation of social policies in several national contexts, as well as the transnational and cross- cultural social policy issues posed by international labor migrants and refugees. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 PUP 4206 - International Environmental Policy (3 credits) Examines the development and implementation of international environmental policies. Theoretical perspectives on problems of the international environment are applied to several major policy controversies. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 PUP 4518 - Government, Information Technology, and Public Policy (3 credits) Examines how information technology influences contemporary politics and administration, emphasizing its promise and perils for government innovation and democratic problem-solving. Required for Political Science majors in the Government and Information Systems track. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 PUP 4712 - Problems of Market and Government (3 credits) Examines the interrelationship between public- sector and private-sector management and problem- solving, with particular emphasis on managerial innovation in the public sector. Includes an assessment of the possibilities for, and limits of, public-private partnerships and privatized approaches to public service delivery. Required for Political Science majors in the Governance and Managerial Innovation track. Prerequisites: ENC 110