Lower Division - PS 10 through 90
5(D) Data Analytics for the Social Sciences (4)
- Cross-listed with Econ 5
Introduction to probability and analysis for understanding data in the social world. Students engage in hands-on learning with applied social science problems. Basics of probability, visual display of data, data collection and management, hypothesis testing, and computation. (This course is required for the Data Analytics major; but is not allowable for any other Political Science major or minor).
Lower Division Introductory Sequence (POLI 10 or 10D, POLI 11 or 11D, POLI 12 or 12D, POLI 13(R) or 13D(R))
10. Introduction to Political Science: American Politics (4)
This course surveys the processes and institutions of American politics. Among the topics discussed are individual political attitudes and values, political participation, voting, parties, interest groups, Congress, presidency, Supreme Court, the federal bureaucracy, and domestic and foreign policy making. Same as POLI 10D. Students cannot receive credit for both 10 and 10D. (Does not carry a discussion section.)
10D. Introduction to Political Science: American Politics (4)
This course surveys the processes and institutions of American politics. Among the topics discussed are individual political attitudes and values, political participation, voting, parties, interest groups, Congress, presidency, Supreme Court, the federal bureaucracy, and domestic and foreign policy making. Same as POLI 10. Students cannot receive credit for both 10 and 10D. (Carries a discussion section).
11. Introduction to Political Science: Comparative Politics (4)
The nature of political authority, the experience of a social revolution, and the achievement of an economic transformation will be explored in the context of politics and government in a number of different countries. Same as 11D. Students cannot receive credit for both 11 and 11D. (Does not carry a discussion section).
11D. Introduction to Political Science: Comparative Politics (4)
The nature of political authority, the experience of a social revolution, and the achievement of an economic transformation will be explored in the context of politics and government in a number of different countries. Same as 11. Students cannot receive credit for both 11 and 11D. (Carries a discussion section).
12. Introduction to Political Science: International Relations (4)
The issues of war/peace, nationalism/internationalism, and economic growth/redistribution will be examined in both historical and theoretical perspectives. Same as POLI 12. Students cannot receive credit for both 12 and 12D. (Does not carry a discussion section).
12D. Introduction to Political Science: International Relations (4)
The issues of war/peace, nationalism/internationalism, and economic growth/redistribution will be examined in both historical and theoretical perspectives. Same as POLI 12D. Students cannot receive credit for both 12 and 12D. (Carries a discussion section).
13. Power and Justice (4)
An exploration of the relationship between power and justice in modern society. Materials include classic and contemporary texts, films and literature. Same as POLI 13D, POLI 13R, and POLI 13DR. Students cannot receive duplicate credit for POLI 13D, POLI 13R, and 13DR. (Does not carry a discussion section).
13R. Power and Justice (4)
An exploration of the relationship between power and justice in modern society. Materials include classic and contemporary texts, films and literature. This is an online course. Same as POLI 13, POLI 13D, and POLI 13DR. Students cannot receive duplicate credit for POLI 13, 13D, and 13DR. (Does not carry a discussion section).
13D. Power and Justice (4)
An exploration of the relationship between power and justice in modern society. Materials include classic and contemporary texts, films and literature. Same as POLI 13, POLI 13R, and POLI 13DR. Students cannot receive duplicate credit for POLI 13, 13R, and 13DR. (Carries a discussion section).
13DR. Power and Justice (4)
An exploration of the relationship between power and justice in modern society. Materials include classic and contemporary texts, films and literature. This is an online course. Same as POLI 13, POLI 13R, and POLI 13D. Students cannot receive credit for POLI 13, POLI 13R, and POLI 13D. (Carries a discussion section).
Lower Division Courses
27. Ethics and Society (4)
Prerequisite for POLI 28.
An examination of ethical principles (e.g., utilitarianism, individual rights, etc.) and their social and political applications to contemporary issues such as abortion, environmental protection, and affirmative action). Ethical principles will also be applied to moral dilemmas familiar in government, law, business, and the professions. Satisfies the Warren College ethics and society requirement. (This course may not be used toward the Political Science majors or minor.)
Prerequisites: CAT 2 and 3, CCE 1 and CCE 2, DOC 2 and 3, MCWP 40 and 50, HUM 1 and 2, MMW 2 and 3, SYN 1 and 2, WCWP 10A–B, or WARR 11A–B.
28. Ethics and Society II (4)
An examination of a single set of major contemporary social, political, or economic issues (e.g. environmental ethics, international ethics) in light of ethical or moral principles and values. Warren College general education requirement. (This course may not be used toward the Political Science majors or minor.)
30. Political Inquiry (4)
Introduction to the logic of inference in social science and to quantitative analysis in political science and public policy including research design, data collection, data description and computer graphics, and the logic of statistical inference (including linear regression). Same as POLI 30D. Students cannot earn credit for both 30 and 30D. (Does not carry a discussion section).
30D. Political Inquiry (4)
Introduction to the logic of inference in social science and to quantitative analysis in political science and public policy including research design, data collection, data description and computer graphics, and the logic of statistical inference (including linear regression). Same as POLI 30. Students cannot earn credit for both 30 and 30D. (Does carry a discussion section).
40. Introduction to Law and Society (4)
This course is designed as a broad introduction to the study of law as a social institution and its relations to other institutions in society. The focus will be less on the substance of law (legal doctrine and judicial opinions) than on the process of law-how legal rules both reflect and shape basic social values and their relation to social, political, and economic conflicts within society. (This course may not be used toward the political science major or minor. The course is specifically for Law and Society minor requirements.)
87. Political Science Freshman Seminar (1)
The First-year Seminar Program is designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small seminar setting. First-year Seminars can be offered in all campus departments and undergraduate colleges, and topics vary from quarter to quarter. Enrollment is limited to 15-20 students, with preference given to entering Freshman. (This course may not be applied toward the political science major or minor.)
90. Undergraduate Seminar (1)
Selected topics to introduce students to current issues and trends in political science. May not be used to fulfill any major or minor requirements in political science.