Political Science (POLS/POLS&)

American National Government and Politics
POLS 111 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

The institutions, structures, and processes that affect the course of politics and public policy at the national level of American government. [GE, SE, SS]

State and Local Government
POLS 131 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

The institutions, structures, and political processes at the state and local levels of government in our federal system. [GE, SE, SS]

Cooperative Work Experience
POLS 199 1-3 Credits/Units

9.0 hours of clinical

Supervised work experience in an approved job. Completion of specific learning objectives and employer evaluation. [GE]

The Geopolitics of The Middle East
POLS 220 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Geo-political survey of the Middle East, including interrelationships between the physical, economic and political geography of this region, the impact of geography on politics and political issues within the nations of this region, the corresponding impact of politics and political issues on geography and on the lives of the people living in this region, as well as the resulting diversity of cultures, beliefs, perceptions, challenges and issues among the people of this region. This course will also examine the importance and impact of the Middle East on the rest of the world, as well as the impact and influence of the rest of the world on the Middle East. Credit not allowed for both GEOG 220 and POLS 220. [GE, SE, SS]

The Geopolitics of Africa
POLS 221 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Geo-political survey of Africa, including interrelationships between the physical, economic and political geography of this region, the impact of geography on politics and political issues within the nations of this region, the corresponding impact of politics and political issues on geography and on the lives of the people living in this region, as well as the resulting diversity of cultures, beliefs, perceptions, challenges and issues among the people of this region. This course will also examine the importance and impact of Africa on the rest of the world, as well as examine the impact and influence of the rest of the world on Africa. Credit not allowed for both GEOG 221 and POLS 221. [GE, SE, SS]

The Geopolitics of Asia and Oceania
POLS 222 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Geo-political survey of Asia and Oceania, including interrelationships between the physical, economic and political geography of this region, the impact of geography on politics and political issues within the nations of this region, the corresponding impact of politics and political issues on geography and on the lives of the people living in this region, as well as the resulting diversity of cultures, beliefs, perceptions, challenges and issues among the people of this region. This course will also examine the importance and impact of Asia and Oceania on the rest of the world, as well as examine the impact and influence of the rest of the world on this region. Credit not allowed for both GEOG 222 and POLS 222. [GE, SE, SS]

The Geopolitics of Eurasia
POLS 223 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Geo-political survey of Europe, Russia and Central Asia, including interrelationships between the physical, economic and political geography of this region, the impact of geography on politics and political issues within the nations of this region, the corresponding impact of politics and political issues on geography and on the lives of the people living in this region, as well as the resulting diversity of cultures, beliefs, perceptions, challenges and issues among the people of this region. Examines the importance and impact of Eurasia on the rest of the world, as well as examine the impact and influence of the rest of the world on Eurasia. Credit not allowed for both GEOG 223 and POLS 223. [GE, SE, SS]

Geopolitics of Latin America and Caribbean
POLS 224 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Geo-political survey of Latin America and the Caribbean, including interrelationships between the physical, economic and political geography of this region, the impact of geography on politics and political issues within the nations of this region, the corresponding impact of politics and political issues on geography and on the lives of the people living in this region, as well as the resulting diversity of cultures, beliefs, perceptions, challenges and issues among the people of this region. Examines the importance and impact of Latin America and the Caribbean on the rest of the world, as well as examine the impact and influence of the rest of the world on the countries in this region. Credit not allowed for both GEOG 224 and POLS 224. [GE, SE, SS]

Environmental Politics
POLS 231 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Examines the relationship between industrial civilization and the natural environment by exploring underlying ecological philosophies and the economic and political processes by which environmental decisions are made. Emphasis on critical thinking and evaluating alternative points of view. Credit not allowed for both ENVS 231 and POLS 231. [GE, SE, SS]

Selected Topics
POLS 280 1-5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Selected topics in Political Science. Topics vary and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it is repeatable for credit. Individual topics are listed in the term class schedules. [GE, SE]

Special Projects
POLS 290 1-5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the department. [GE]

International Relations
POLS& 203 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

World politics, concepts and theories from the post-World War II period. Processes of power, foreign policy, development and trends in the current international scene analyzed. Conflict and conflict resolution and control. [GE, SE, SS]