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PESS 214 - First Aid and CPR
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This course covers how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. Certification can be earned. Additional Fee. Grade only.
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PESS 235 - Principles of Coaching
(3 S.H.)
This course is designed to provide the student an introduction to the principles of coaching. Topics to be covered include the following: Developing a positive philosophy of coaching, qualities of head and assistant coach, sport pedagogy (planning and teaching sport skills), team management, personal manager, support groups, manager of media, recruiting process and issues, problems and concerns of athletics. Grade only.
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PESS 251 - Sports Science
(3 S.H.)
The study of anatomical, mechanical, maturational, psychological, and physiological kinesiology as it applies to the practice of coaching. The major focus is to present the scientific principles that constitute the basis for sound athletic coaching practices. Grade only.
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PESS 280 - Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport
(3 S.H.)
A detailed study of the application of selected psychological variables for coaches and individuals who participate in physical activity and sport. Grade only.
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PESS 300 - Motor Learning and Development
(3 S.H.)
Theoretical foundations of motor learning and development and practical applications of theories in the teaching of motor skills across a life span. Grade only.
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PESS 301 - Physical Education in Elementary Classrooms
(1 S.H.)
Program planning, games, materials, methods, and techniques of teaching physical education activities to children for early childhood, elementary, and middle school. Prerequisite: Admission to the Rochester Elementary Education program. Grade only. Offered yearly.
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PESS 304 - Techniques of Coaching Football
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Theory and practice of teaching and coaching football. Grade only.
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PESS 305 - Techniques of Coaching Basketball
(1 S.H.)
Theory and practice of teaching and coaching basketball. Grade only.
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PESS 306 - Techniques of Coaching Track/Field & Cross Country
(1 S.H.)
Theory and practice of teaching and coaching track/field and cross country. Grade only.
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PESS 307 - Techniques of Coaching Baseball & Softball
(1 S.H.)
Theory and practice of teaching and coaching baseball and softball. Grade only.
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PESS 322 - Techniques of Coaching Soccer
(1 S.H.)
Theory and practice of teaching and coaching soccer. Grade only.
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PESS 328 - Techniques of Coaching Volleyball
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Theory and practice of teaching and coaching volleyball. Grade only.
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PESS 331 - Perceptual Motor Development
(2 S.H.)
In-depth examination of contemporary motor developmental theories, principles of normal and abnormal motor development, and clinical applications of immature locomotor patterns. Grade only.
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PESS 337 - Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(3 S.H.)
Methods, techniques, and special programs of physical education for the atypical child. Emphasis will be on those disabling conditions most prevalent in the school system and the laws that govern them. Lab and practical experiences are included. Grade only.
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PESS 402 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sport
(3 S.H.)
Plans of organization, administration, policies, budget, finance, legal aspects, staff, physical plant, publicity, public relations, time schedules, student leaders, and programs. Prerequisite: PESS 317 - Curriculum & Methods of Physical Education , senior standing, or instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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PESS 412 - Independent Study in Physical Education or Coaching
(1-3 S.H.)
Opportunity to work independently. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, preparation of proposed outline and major advisor’s permission. Grade only.
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PESS 417 - Special Topics in Physical Education or Sport
(1-3 S.H.)
Typically offered on a workshop basis. Subject matter determined by department. Grade only.
Course may be repeated when offered with different subject matter, content, and topic.
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PESS 422 - Standard First Aid/Personal Safety Instructor and Basic First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor Course
(2 S.H.)
Red Cross instructor certification in Basic First Aid and CPR.
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PHYS 115 - Conceptual Physics
(4 S.H.)
Many demonstrations, everyday applications, and hands-on interactive simulations are used to make physics understandable to the general education student. Non-mathematical approach. Lab. Not open to students with credits in higher numbered, non-aviation physics courses. Meets GOAL 3. Prerequisite: None. Offered each semester.
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PHYS 140 - Energy
(3 S.H.)
This course focuses on energy needs, trends, and long-term prospects and resource supplies. The physics of energy, atoms, nuclei, thermal energy, solar energy, alternative energies, and consequences of energy production are discussed. The present governmental energy policy will be discussed along with proposed changes to the policies. Meets GOAL 3 and GOAL 10. Prerequisite: None. Offered each semester.
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PHYS 160 - The Science of Music
(4 S.H.)
This is a lecture and laboratory course about sound and acoustics, relating music and physics and other associated topics, including environmental noise, room acoustics, and digital audio recording and editing. Meets GOAL 3. Prerequisite: None.
Offered yearly.
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PHYS 201 - General Physics I
(4 S.H.)
An algebra-based course covering the principles of mechanics, waves, sound, and fluids for those contemplating the study of biology, medicine, etc. or seeking a general education course in the physical sciences. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 120 - Precalculus . Offered each semester.
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PHYS 221 - University Physics I
(4 S.H.)
A calculus-based course covering mechanics, which aims to meet the specific requirements of students who expect to major in physics, mathematics, chemistry, or engineering. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 160 - Calculus I . Offered each semester.
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PHYS 232 - University Physics IIB
(1 S.H.)
A calculus-based course covering wave interference and diffraction, thermodynamics, relativity, and special topics in modern physics. Co-requisite/prerequisite: PHYS 222 - University Physics II . Offered once a year.
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PHYS 311 - Science Teaching Methods
(4 S.H.)
The application of current research trends and modern technology in science education are used to prepare science majors for the teaching of secondary school science content and process. Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Education Department, two years of coursework in a science major, and PHYS 201 - General Physics I or PHYS 221 - University Physics I . This course is a prerequisite to student teaching. Offered yearly.
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PHYS 312 - Practical Considerations of Teaching Science
(2 S.H.)
An opportunity for the qualified teaching candidate to obtain practical knowledge about and experience in teaching science content. Objectives include 1) program planning and evaluation, 2) evaluating current curriculum materials to determine their alignment with local, state, and national science standards, 3) modifying existing lessons and curriculum materials to align with those standards, 4) developing assessments that evaluate the learning of science concepts and methods of scientific inquiry, and 5) using research in science education to justify and defend a proposed instructional model or curriculum. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program, G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher, and permission of instructor. Credits may not be applied toward “electives” category of other programs in chemistry. Grade only.
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PHYS 320 - Computational Physics
(2 S.H.)
A laptop course in computational physics. Numerical methods for integration and differential equations. Symbolic manipulation. Graphics animations, 3-D plots, density plots, three-body problem, potentials and fields, chaos, and quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: PHYS 222 - University Physics II . Offered yearly.
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PHYS 333 - Microprocessor Electronics
(4 S.H.)
A lecture-laboratory course on the programming and interfacing of the M68HC12 Motorola microcontroller. Applications of the controller to analog to digital conversion, input and output control, and software timing and interrupts will be covered. Prerequisite: PHYS 332 - Computer Organization . Offered yearly.
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PHYS 399 - Internship
(1-8 S.H.)
Supervised industrial, business, or government experience designed by the WSU physics advisor, the work supervisor, and the student. Open only to junior or senior physics major or minor. Prerequisite: Department approval. P/NC only. Offered on demand.
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PHYS 400 - Seminars
(1-4 S.H.)
This course consists of one or more seminars offered from time to time on a variety of topics in physics. Students may repeat the course under a different topic. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Offered on demand.
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PHYS 425 - The Physics of Semiconductors
(3 S.H.)
A study of the physics of semiconductors, pn junctions and transistors; fabrication of semiconductor devices including integrated circuits; and the electrical characteristics and behavior of these devices. Prerequisite: △ PHYS 340 - Modern Physics . Offered every two years.
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◎ PHYS 460 - Undergraduate Research
(4 S.H.)
An opportunity for an advanced physics student to work with a faculty member on an independent research project. A written report and oral presentation are required on results of the research. Offered each semester.
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PHYS 490 - Individual Problems in Physics
(1-3 S.H.)
An opportunity for the qualified advanced undergraduate to work independently. Topics may include research, development of special skills, selected readings, etc. Prerequisite: Physics advisor’s permission. Offered on demand as an arranged class.
May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics
(3 S.H.)
A study of the purposes of American government, civil rights, the federal system, the powers and functions of the three branches of government, political parties and interest groups, and contemporary problems. Meets GOAL 5 and GOAL 9. Offered each semester.
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POLS 130 - Introduction to International Relations
(3 S.H.)
A general introduction to the major concepts and theories employed to analyze world affairs, and to the behavior of major actors involved—states, international organizations, and multinational corporations. Meets GOAL 5. Offered each semester.
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POLS 135 - Comparative Political Systems
(3 S.H.)
Comparative study of different political systems with an emphasis on the frameworks used to compare them, and the concepts used to analyze and describe politics in different countries. Also includes case studies. Meets GOAL 9. Offered each semester.
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POLS 150 - Introduction to Political Theory
(3 S.H.)
This course is an introduction to the study, reading, and analysis of political texts, designed for students who do not have much familiarity with politics or theory, but are interested in investigating enduring questions of political thought, such as: What is freedom? What is the relationship between politics and conflict? What does it mean to be a member of a polity? What is justice? Meets GOAL 5 and GOAL 6 (Humanities). Offered yearly.
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POLS 177 - Human Nature, Politics and Violence
(3 S.H.)
A study of the modern and enduring questions about violence—its origins, causes, and cures. This course explores violence from a political science and an interdisciplinary perspective. Meets GOAL 5 and GOAL 6 (Humanities). Offered each semester.
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POLS 199 - First-Year Seminar
(1-3 S.H.)
An open discussion of some political topics of current interest. Discussion centers around causes and possible remedies of some of the maladies of modern society. Different alternatives are discussed with an eye toward acquiring a better understanding of the problems.
May be taken for up to 3 semester hours.
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POLS 205 - The United Nations in World Affairs
(3 S.H.)
This course deals with the goals, structure, and functions of the United Nations and the way it deals with international issues of war, peace, and development. Offered every two years. Meets GOAL 8.
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POLS 218 - Community Service
(3 S.H.)
Democratic theory calls for participation of citizens not only in decision-making but also in community affairs. Students will be offered the opportunity to be involved in their community by volunteering their services and time to not-for-profit organizations as a community service. Such participation would foster community asset building and be beneficial to both the student volunteer and the community at large. Meets GOAL 9.
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POLS 220 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
(3 S.H.)
A survey of current controversies regarding civil rights and civil liberties, such as the right to privacy, freedom of speech, affirmative action, sexual harassment, gay rights, etc. Meets GOAL 9. Recommended prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics .
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POLS 221 - State and Local Government
(3 S.H.)
An examination of the structure and policies of state and local governments in the U.S. and the relationships among national, state, and local governments in the areas of education, welfare, criminal justice, economic development, and environmental protection. Meets GOAL 5.
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POLS 224 - Politics & Society in Latin American
(3 S.H.)
A study of the impact of factors such as religion, wealth, natural resources, modern ideologies, and nationalism on the lives of individuals, groups, and countries of Latin America and their politics.
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POLS 225 - Ethnic Conflict and Nationalism
(3 S.H.)
Since the end of the Cold War, there has been an increase in nationalism and ethnic conflict throughout the world. This course analyzes this increasingly important international phenomenon, focusing on the causes and the characteristics of nationalism, the international consequences of what might appear to be national problems, and the prospects of conflict resolution and political reform in areas suffering from these problems. Meets GOAL 7. Offered yearly.
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POLS 226 - Politics & Society in Africa
(3 S.H.)
A study of the political cultures of African nations north and south of the Sahara. A study of the impact of factors such as religion, wealth, natural resources, geographic location, and ethnic mix, modern ideologies on the lives of individuals and nations and on the politics of the African nations. Meets GOAL 7. Offered fall semester.
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POLS 227 - Judicial Process & Politics
(3 S.H.)
This course provides an overview of the American legal process from a political perspective, covering basic court structure, legal actors, criminal and civil procedures, judicial impact, and comparative court systems. Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics or instructor’s permission. Offered yearly.
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POLS 228 - Public Service
(3 S.H.)
The theory and practice of public service and administration. The emphasis is on political processes as they affect administrative policy and problem solving in public and non-profit organizations. Meets GOAL 5 and GOAL 9. Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics . Offered yearly.
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△ POLS 260 - Classical Political Thought
(3 S.H.)
What is politics? This course looks at Greek and Christian thinkers who first considered this question, from Sophocles to Plato to St. Augustine. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Offered every two years.
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POLS 270 - Politics and Society in the Middle East
(3 S.H.)
A study of the impact of factors such as religion, wealth, natural resources, traditional ideologies, and modern ideologies on the lives of individuals and nations and on politics in the countries of the Middle East and among them. Meets GOAL 7. Offered yearly.
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◆ POLS 280 - Introduction to Political Analysis
(3 S.H.)
An introduction to political research. Topics include approaches and methods used in political research, framing research questions, developing and testing hypotheses, evaluating research, defining concepts, measuring variables, making observations, analyzing data, and presenting research findings. It is recommended that students complete this course before enrolling in 300- or 400-level courses. Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics or instructor’s permission. Offered yearly.
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POLS 315 - American Political Thought
(3 S.H.)
An examination of the role of ideas in shaping American politics. Covering major political movements in the U.S. including revolutionary thought, constitutionalism, populism, pragmatism, socialism, conservatism, communitarianism, and feminism. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics .
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POLS 320 - Constitutional Law
(3 S.H.)
Judicial function in constitutional cases; division of powers between the nation and the states, and within the national government; powers of the President, limitations on the powers of government, separation of powers; protection of individual rights. Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics .
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△ POLS 321 - American Presidency
(3 S.H.)
A study of the institution of the presidency, the gradual growth of formal and informal tools of presidential power, the influence that different presidents have brought to the office, the significance of presidential style and character, recruitment patterns for the presidency, and various suggestions to reform the institution. Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics . Offered yearly.
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△ POLS 322 - Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Special Movements
(3 S.H.)
Development, characteristics, organization, and politics of the major American political parties. Includes an examination of the nominating process, party campaigns and finances, elections, voting behavior, and the role and behavior of interest groups and social movements in our electoral and policy process. Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics . Offered yearly.
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△ POLS 325 - Modern Political Theory
(3 S.H.)
A study of the political ideas central to liberalism and its critics. Focus will be on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx. Offered every two years.
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△ POLS 330 - Race & American Politics
(3 S.H.)
A study of the impact, effects, and consequences of race and racism in American politics. Emphasis is placed on the political consequences of race and racism within American politics. Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics or instructor’s permission. Offered yearly.
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POLS 332 - European Political Systems
(3 S.H.)
A comparative study of the ideological, social, economic, and institutional developments of European (East and West) domestic politics and the European Union. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of developments between the domestic and supranational levels of governance. Meets GOAL 9. Prerequisite: POLS 135 - Comparative Political Systems or instructor’s permission. Offered every two years.
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△ POLS 333 - Media and Politics
(3 S.H.)
An examination of the role, process and power of the mass media in American politics. Includes an examination of media impact and effects at the individual, group, institutional, and cultural levels in American politics. Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics or instructor’s permission. Offered yearly.
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POLS 335 - Politics in Latin America
(3 S.H.)
A comparative study of the political development of South American, Central American, and Caribbean countries. Emphasis is placed on cultural, institutional, and economic factors of their development. Meets GOAL 7. Prerequisite: POLS 135 - Comparative Political Systems or instructor’s permission. Offered every two years.
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POLS 336 - Post Communist Political Systems
(3 S.H.)
A comparative study of transitions from communist to liberal political and economic systems, and an analysis of unique problems of conversion from totalitarian systems to democracy, and from command economies to market economies. The course also includes discussion of countries that did not make the above transition. Prerequisite: POLS 135 - Comparative Political Systems or instructor’s permission. Offered every two years.
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POLS 337 - Asian Political Systems
(3 S.H.)
A comparative study of the political systems in Asia with an emphasis on the structure of governments, the extent of their effectiveness and the role of non-governmental actors: army; political parties; economic, social, and cultural groups in politics. Variable focus on either the major powers, such as China, Japan, and India, or the Asia Pacific countries and the factors responsible for their economic dynamism. Prerequisite: POLS 135 - Comparative Political Systems or instructor’s permission. Offered every two years.
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POLS 340 - Environmental Policy
(3 S.H.)
A seminar in environmental policy analysis. Students examine and assess a variety of global, national, local, and inter-governmental environmental problems and governmental efforts in response to these problems. Special emphasis is placed on air and water pollution, erosion, toxic wastes, species loss, and population growth. Meets GOAL 10.
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POLS 341 - Health Care Politics & Policy
(3 S.H.)
An analysis of the politics of health care. Special emphasis is placed on the formulation of health care policy and policy reform in the United States; however, health care systems of other industrialized nations and developing nations are also examined.
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POLS 342 - International Political Economy
(3 S.H.)
An introduction to the relationship between international politics and international economics and the theories of international political economy. The topics include the following: the politics of international trade, investment, and foreign aid; the consequences of the multi-national corporations on international relations and their political role; economic foreign policy-making and its implications for national and international politics. Prerequisite: POLS 130 - Introduction to International Relations or instructor’s permission. Offered every two years.
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POLS 343 - Human Rights in Theory and Practice
(3 S.H.)
Human rights are those rights possessed by individuals by virtue of being human. They are distinct from civil rights, which are guaranteed by civil societies. This course seeks to identify the basic human rights of individuals as human beings, the evolution of these rights, the philosophical foundations of those rights, and the legal remedies available to victims of violations. The course discusses the roles of national and international communities in protecting human rights including the establishment of a permanent criminal court to prosecute human rights violations. Meets GOAL 9.
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POLS 346 - International Law
(3 S.H.)
The nature and sources of international law; jurisdiction of states over persons and territory; recognition of states and governments; law of the sea; principle of state responsibility; law of treaties; and transnational legal problems. Prerequisite: POLS 130 - Introduction to International Relations or instructor’s permission. Offered every two years.
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△ POLS 347 - International Organizations
(3 S.H.)
An analysis of the background organization, aims, activities, and accomplishments of the United Nations and its specialized agencies. A consideration of the factors affecting the success or failure of world organizations. Prerequisite: POLS 130 - Introduction to International Relations or instructor’s permission. Offered every two years.
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△ POLS 358 - Contemporary Political Thought
(3 S.H.)
This is the third part of a three-part survey course on “The History of Political Thought” series offered in the department. This course studies major contemporary thinkers in the canon, such as Nietzsche, Foucault, Arendt, Camus, and Rawls. Offered every two years.
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POLS 360 - American Congress
(3 S.H.)
An examination of the role of Congress in shaping policy and representing constituents. Topics include the organization of Congress, Congressional leadership, voting coalitions, and proposals for reform. Prerequisite: POLS 120 - Introduction to American Politics .
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POLS 390 - Comparing Politics in Developing Countries
(3 S.H.)
A comparative study of the political ideological, social, and economic development in selected Third World countries. Countries covered may vary each time the course is offered but will include examples from the African, Asian, and Latin American continents. Meets GOAL 7. Prerequisite: POLS 135 - Comparative Political Systems or instructor’s permission.
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POLS 401 - Independent Readings in Political Science
(1-3 S.H.)
Readings in an area of political science of particular interest to the student. Credit arranged.
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◆ POLS 410 - Political Research Seminar
(3 S.H.)
Capstone experience that allows students to do original primary research using the various primary research tools and approaches used in the study of practical phenomena and processes. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving and critical thinking. Students have a capstone experience in which they apply knowledge gained in this and other courses to an original research problem. Survey research techniques are studied, and a practical survey project is undertaken. Prerequisite: ◆ POLS 280 - Introduction to Political Analysis . Offered yearly.
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POLS 416 - Internship Program
(1-12 S.H.)
Provides practical experience in local, state, and national government and public administration (limited enrollment). Credit arranged. (Cannot apply toward a graduate degree. Only three credits count toward major.)
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