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PN 7100 - Breakthroughs in Neuroscience
Credit Hour(s): 2
Students will be able to critically read original literature and identify the creativity, logic and insight behind research breakthroughs in neuroscience.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PN 7220 - Ion Channels
Credit Hour(s): 3
This course explores the role of ion channels in a variety of cell types with an emphasis on both electrophysiological and biochemical methods for evaluation of channel function.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level P&B 7750 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 7750 - Neuroscience & Physiology
Credit Hour(s): 3
In-depth coverage of cellular neuroscience with an emphasis on physiological concepts. Subjects include nervous system development, generation of ion gradients, ionic basis of the action potential, synaptic transmission, and ion channels.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate level P&N 6100 Minimum Grade of D
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 7760 - Intercellular Communication
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduces the concepts of intercellular communication through an interdisciplinary presentation of immune and neuroendocrine system functions. Emphasizes the similarities between the systems and the multidis-ciplinary approaches used to study each.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 7890 - Continuing Registration
Credit Hour(s): 1
By permission of instructor.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 7920 - Mechanisms of Cell Death
Credit Hour(s): 2
Signalling and Molecular mechanisms of Apoptotic Cell Death and relationship to human diseases.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 8000 - Physiology Seminar
Credit Hour(s): 1
Two seminars (Physiology Seminar I and II) run concurrent with the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar Series.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 8080 - Neuroscience Seminar
Credit Hour(s): 1
Students present a current scientific article to colleagues and faculty. Graded pass/unsatisfactory.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 8600 - Principles of Biomedial Research
Credit Hour(s): 1
Principles of Biomedical Research is appropriate for students that will be involved in biomedical research. PBR provides a lecture and student interactive series designed to introduce students to the basics of biomedical research.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PN 8990 - Physiology Research
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 10
Supervised thesis research.
Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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PLS 2000 - Power and Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines power and conflict; introduces several worldviews for understanding important issues in domestic and international politics. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing, Multicultural Competency, Wright State Core
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PLS 2120 - American National Government
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introductory survey of American national government and politics including study of political participation, interest groups, political parties, leadership, mass media, elections and campaigns, the Constitution, presidency, Congress, bureaucracy, and the courts.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Multicultural Competency, Wright State Core
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PLS 2220 - International Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introductory survey of the international political system including study of state and nonstate actors, major features of the system, conflict roots, approaches to peace-keeping, and current issues.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 2510 - Comparative Nonwestern Social Systems
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines political processes as well as social and economic systems in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East with special attention to contemporary issues. Titles vary. Credit will not be given for PLS 2510 Comparative Nonwestern Social Systems to students who have already successfully completed CST 2510 Comparative Nonwestern Social Systems. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing, Multicultural Competency, Wright State Core
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PLS 3010 - Modern Political Ideologies
Credit Hour(s): 3
Systematic analysis of theories and variations of modern political ideologies, including democracy, socialism, fascism, and communism.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3020 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examination of differences among political systems, parliamentary and presidential, democratic and authoritarian, as well as regional differences in political economic development. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3100 - Quantitative Methods in Political Science
Credit Hour(s): 3
Uses of quantitative political data with emphasis on contemporary research applications. Survey design and questionnaire construction. Analysis and interpretation of data.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3150 - Religion and Politics in America
Credit Hour(s): 3
(Also listed as REL 3650) General examination of both the historical and the contemporary relation between religion and politics in the United States, with special reference to church/state separation. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3210 - City Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Governments and politics of metropolitan regions; government structure and functions; interests and power relations.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3220 - State Government
Credit Hour(s): 3
Survey and analysis of the structures and functions of the American states with special attention to the problems of federal-state and state-local relations, legislative apportionment, and urban growth. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3230 - Government of Ohio
Credit Hour(s): 3
Organization and functions of the government of Ohio with special attention to development, social structure, legal status, electoral processes, and fiscal problems. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3250 - African American Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Explores what makes African American politics distinctive from American politics and the prerequisites for effective political and economic leadership in the black community. Major theme is black power. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3260 - Black Women and Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Role of race and gender in the political activities of black women in the US, Africa, and the diaspora. Integrated Writing course.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3310 - Political Parties
Credit Hour(s): 3
General functions, organization, and operation of American political parties. Emphasis on role of parties in democratic systems. Examines nominations, elections, campaigns, and presidential politics. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3350 - The American Presidency
Credit Hour(s): 3
General political functions, roles, and structure of the presidential office; limits and opportunities of presidential power; relations with Congress, courts, bureaucracy, the public, and the political party; and presidential personality.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3370 - The Legislative Process
Credit Hour(s): 3
Policy role, political functions, internal structure, and operation of Congress. Secondary concern for state legislatures and non-American legislative bodies. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3400 - Law and Society
Credit Hour(s): 3
Theories of law and the nature and functions of the judicial process.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3410 - Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation
Credit Hour(s): 3
Survey of investigative techniques focusing on specific problems and crimes to illustrate proper methods and procedures of criminal investigations.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3420 - Civil Liberties I: First Amendment
Credit Hour(s): 3
Cases and related materials on the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment with emphasis on the First Amendment freedoms: freedom of speech, of the press, and of religion.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3430 - Civil Liberties II:Due Process
Credit Hour(s): 3
Cases and related materials on the enforcement of civil rights and liberties through the due process and equal protection claims of the 14th Amendment.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3440 - Police Procedures and Operations
Credit Hour(s): 3
Procedures and operations of law enforcement at various levels from patrol to senior administration, emphasizing duties, responsibilities and leadership. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3450 - Public Administration
Credit Hour(s): 3
Nature and scope of public administration, administrative law, and public interest in the administrative process.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3460 - Public Personnel Administration
Credit Hour(s): 3
Methods of employment, training, compensation, and employee relations in various levels of civil service. Examines organizations of public employees.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3470 - American Public Policy Analysis
Credit Hour(s): 3
Nature and classification of public policy. Emphasis on fragmentation, incrementalism, and bargaining as a means of policy development. Impact of citizens on public policy. Survey of public policy goals and problems of public policy evaluation.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 3560 - Politics and Society in France
Credit Hour(s): 3
The historic interaction of French culture and politics. Growth of the French nation and state, French society, the nature of modern politics and institutions, and France’s role in world affairs. Integrated Writing course.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level PLS 2220 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3700 - International Theory
Credit Hour(s): 3
Influential classical and contemporary contending theoretical perspectives in international relations and their critique. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3750 - Human Rights in United States
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines controversies over human rights in the United States and considers contending definitions of human rights and debates over policy by focusing on a range of issues including immigration, pornography, gay rights, race relations, and poverty. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 3990 - Studies in Selected Subjects
Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
Problems, approaches and issues in the field of political science. Topics vary. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4010 - Development and Construction of American Civil Liberty
Credit Hour(s): 3
Birth and development of “fundamental liberty” in American society. Views of political philosophers, important historic events, and altered the role of the court. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4030 - Campaigns and Elections
Credit Hour(s): 3
American political electoral institutions and processes, and campaigns. Emphasis on readings, discussion, and research. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4040 - Struggles for Civil Rights in America
Credit Hour(s): 3
History and development of castigation in America, focusing upon groups. Examines the struggles of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, immigrants, native Americans, labor, religion, non-citizens, the disabled and aged - and the fetus and animals. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4060 - Globalization
Credit Hour(s): 3
The political economy of globalization as it affects local, national, and international political processes. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4070 - Seminar in Political Theory
Credit Hour(s): 3
Special topics on selected theorists/thinkers, or in theoretical approaches to disciplinary subject matter. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4080 - Radical Black Thought
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines radical black thought and philosophy from a Pan-Africanist perspective, focusing primarily on the 20th century. Integrated Writing course.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4090 - Supreme Court and Legal Judging
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines how the Supreme Court should interpret the Constitution and how this idea has developed over time. Looks at the history of the Supreme Court and also the theoretical and empirical perspectives on legal judging. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4100 - Political Psychology
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduction to political psychology, emphasizing its application to international politics. Surveys dominant psychological theories, approaches and works, as well as applications of psychological perspectives to foreign policy and world politics.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4150 - Law, Lawyers and the System
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduces the American legal system at the level of trial courts, the participants and common legal transactions. Examines how cases are processed, what lawyers can sue for, and how trials are “judged.” Particular emphasis upon incentives that rules create for behavior, and whether the system lives up to common expectations.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4160 - Sex and the Law
Credit Hour(s): 3
Addresses how government uses law to regulate sex as activity, expression, and identity. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4170 - Appellate Politics and Moot Court
Credit Hour(s): 3
Politics in the appellate courts and simulated appellate arguments in a moot court setting. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4180 - Politics and Ethics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Philosophical and legal foundations for regulating ethics among public officials. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4200 - Politics and the Novel
Credit Hour(s): 3
(Also listed as ENG 3010) Study and critiques of political themes in works of selected 20th century authors, including social roles, activism, political awareness, power, government and conflict at the individual, institutional and international level.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level ENG 2100 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4210 - American Constitutional Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
The creation of the US Constitution and the ongoing struggle in American legal politics over its basic meaning.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4230 - Financial Management in Public Organizations
Credit Hour(s): 3
Local fiscal institutions and analytical tools for designing and evaluating fiscal policies. Reviews financial reporting and accounting, the municipal bond market, pension systems, state and local taxes, user charges, and intergovernmental relations.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4250 - Metropolitan Studies Seminar
Credit Hour(s): 3
Explores issues that impact metropolitan development such as pollution, the non-profit sector, and transportation.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4260 - Supreme Court in American Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Addresses the role of the Supreme Court in American politics, including an examination of how the Court operates as a source of institutional power and public policy. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4270 - Urban Policy Analysis
Credit Hour(s): 3
(Also listed as URS 4270). Study of selected urban problems and their relationship to the political environment. Use of simulation gaming to understand community development processes.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4280 - National Security Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Study of U.S. national defense and security policy process and major strategic issues facing the U.S. government. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4300 - American Government Seminar
Credit Hour(s): 3
Selected and varying topics related to American politics and institutions. Emphasis on readings, discussion and research. Topics vary. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4310 - Cyber Crime
Credit Hour(s): 3
Political and legal issues in computer- and Internet-based crime, including child pornography, computer fraud, and identity theft, prevention of cyber crime and responsibilities of computer owners and Internet servers.
Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Crime and Justice Studies - BA, Criminal Justice - BA, Political Science - BA.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4330 - Public Opinion
Credit Hour(s): 3
Opinion formation in American politics; relationship of opinion to public policy; voting behavior in American elections; role of mass media and political interest groups in policy process; and development of political attitudes and values.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4340 - Political Leadership
Credit Hour(s): 3
Development of political attitudes and values among leaders, activists, and the public. Relationship between personality, political leadership, behavior, and policy. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4350 - Seminar in Political Corruption
Credit Hour(s): 3
Analysis of political corruption including campaign and elections, graft, the executive branch, congressional ethics, corruption in law enforcement, organized crime and abuse of authority.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
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PLS 4360 - Criminal Law
Credit Hour(s): 3
Nature of the criminal law and law pertaining to criminal liability; inchoate crimes; the elements of crimes against persons, property, and habitation; and the defenses to criminal actions.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4370 - Criminal Procedure
Credit Hour(s): 3
Constitutional protections of the individual confronting the criminal justice system. Case law pertaining to the Fourth Amendment (search and seizure), Fifth Amendment (self-incrimination), and Sixth Amendment (right to counsel).
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4380 - Environmental Law and Policy
Credit Hour(s): 3
Environmental law and policy and the statutory framework pertaining to environmental impact statements, the regulation of air and water pollution, the disposal and cleanup of toxic wastes, and workplace safety.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4390 - Bioethics and Law
Credit Hour(s): 3
Legal implications of new biological technologies, particularly mind and behavior control, genetic engineering, birth and death control, and organ transplantation.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4400 - Constitutional Law
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines cases in which provisions of the constitution have been judicially interpreted. Also examines federal systems, separation of powers, and limits on government.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4410 - Natural Resources Law
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines federal management of natural resources on public lands, specifically, water, minerals, timber, grazing, and wildlife. Analysis of constitutional authority, statutes, regulations, federalism, and judicial review of administrative decisions.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4420 - Criminal Justice System
Credit Hour(s): 3
Survey of the American criminal justice system concentrating on political aspects. Topics include police, judges, attorneys, supreme court decisions, crime, and public opinion.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4440 - Topics in Criminal Justice
Credit Hour(s): 3
Problems, approaches, and topics in the field of criminal justice. Topics vary. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4450 - Advanced Criminal Investigation
Credit Hour(s): 3
Criminal investigative techniques including forensics, evidence, interviews, and interrogation as applied to specific types of crimes. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4460 - Public Budgeting
Credit Hour(s): 3
Also listed as URS 4230. Examines the major phases of the government budget cycle, types of budgets, budgetary reform, economic and public policy impact of government budgeting, the decision making process, and legislative/executive relations in budget formation and implementation.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4480 - Gender Violence & American Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines gender violence in the United States. Considers the range of violence, its sources, and solutions. Topics include domestic violence, rape, human trafficking, reproductive rights, and pornography. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4490 - Gender Violence and International Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Cross-cultural examination of gender violence. Considers the range of violence, its sources, and solutions. Topics include domestic abuse, rape, female genital surgeries, prostitution, and reproductive rights. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4500 - Political Anthropology
Credit Hour(s): 3
Anthropological study of political life cross-culturally. Evolutionary and historical approaches to political institutions, and classic anthropological analyses of political institutions. Recent developments in the study of politics as a contemporary problem. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4510 - Contemporary African Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Political processes and governmental institutions of sub-Saharan Africa; special attention to dynamics of political development and social and economic change. Comparative analysis of selected African political systems. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4520 - International Human Rights
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines the role of human rights in international relations and considers contending definitions of human rights and debates over policy by focusing on thematic issues and case studies. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4530 - Soviet Successor States
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines the political life in the former Soviet Union, with emphasis on the legacy of communism and the role of economics and politics in the transition to democracy. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4540 - Politics of the Middle East
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduction to governments and politics of the Middle East with special attention to cultural and historical background and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4550 - Politics of Iraq
Credit Hour(s): 3
Traces recent political history of Iraq since its formation in 1920s. Examines reasons for recent war and implications for Iraq’s political future. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4560 - Politics of Europe
Credit Hour(s): 3
Comparative study of the political systems of Great Britain, France, and Germany. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4570 - Politics of Developing Nations
Credit Hour(s): 3
Politics, economy, society and international relations of developing nations. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4580 - Latin American Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Politics in Central America, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on political and economic development. Considers major debates in comparative politics on a variety of issues, including democracy and democratization. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4590 - Contemporary Brazil
Credit Hour(s): 3
Introduction to Brazilian politics, society and economy. Topics include Brazil’s political and economic liberalization, its international relations, gender and race relations, and the environment. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4600 - Seminar in Comparative Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Readings, research, reports, and discussion of selected topics and problems. Topics vary. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4610 - Comparative Social Movements
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines group behavior motivated by the desire to change or maintain political, economic, cultural or social systems. Examination of movements in countries around the world, including cross-national and global movements. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4620 - US- India-Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations
Credit Hour(s): 3
United States relations with India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4630 - International Conflict
Credit Hour(s): 3
Relationship of power, alliances, arms races, etc. to the initiation, prosecution, and aftermath of interstate war. Effects of an increasingly globalized world on war. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4640 - Politics of Israel and Palestine
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines the domestic politics of Israel and Palestine, and the international politics of the conflict between them. Focuses on the causes, development, and prospects of the conflict in the area known as Israel/Palestine. Examines the political history of Israelis and Palestinians, their differing narratives that frame their worldview and how they see the conflict.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4650 - Politics of Nationalism
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines theories and various cases of nationalist movements/conflicts from different parts of the world in order to appreciate the relevance of nationalism to contemporary politics and international relations. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4660 - Political Institutions and Issues- South Asia
Credit Hour(s): 3
Political institutions and political, economic, security and international relations issues in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4670 - Chinese Domestic Politics
Credit Hour(s): 3
Governmental structures and processes within modern China, emphasizing both elite and mass politics. Overview of the rise of state socialism and examination of some of the key issues in Chinese politics and society today. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4700 - Topics in International Relations
Credit Hour(s): 3
Readings, research, reports, and discussion of selected topics and problems. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4710 - International Law
Credit Hour(s): 3
Study of rules governing the conduct of international politics with emphasis on their relevance to current world problems.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
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PLS 4720 - International Terrorism
Credit Hour(s): 3
Surveys the phenomenon of terrorism: who employs it, how and why it occurs in international politics, and how targets respond to terrorism. Examines special problems terrorism creates for democracies and the politics of hostage-taking. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4730 - American Foreign Policy
Credit Hour(s): 3
Role of the United States in contemporary international politics and the relationship of the domestic political system to that role. Discussion of current policy and events. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4740 - Politics of Women Terrorists
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines the violent and political behavior of women in terrorism, including ideology, gender, and case studies. Integrated Writing course.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level PLS 2220 Minimum Grade of D
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4750 - Weapons of Mass Destruction
Credit Hour(s): 3
Weapons of mass destruction, their manufacture, use, and effects. Analyzes their political aspects. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Seminar
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4770 - International Organization
Credit Hour(s): 3
Examines the competing theoretical perspectives on international organization and analyzes the structure, functions, and the evolving role of key international organizations. Integrated Writing course.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course attributes: Integrated Writing
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PLS 4819 - Political Science Internship
Credit Hour(s): 3
Internships for academic credit. Interns are expected to work at least 12-15 hours per week and write an assessment of the experience at the end of the semester.
Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Internship
Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
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