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MATH 497 - Undergraduate Research in Mathematics
Credits: (1-3)
Under the supervision of a faculty instructor, students conduct research on mathematical questions posed by the student or the instructor. Work may be done individually or in teams as determined by the instructor. The course prerequisites and enrollment limitation vary with the instructor and topic. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. (As needed)
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MATH 499 - ST: Special Topics in Mathematics
Credits: (3)
Students work on advanced projects or study in some area of mathematics. Examples include partial differential equations, advanced complex number theory, or harmonic analysis. This course is offered at the discretion of the department with regard to the needs and aptitudes of the students. (As needed)
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MSCI 101 - Basic Military Science I
Credits: (1)
Examines the unique duties and responsibilities of military officers. Includes an introduction to the organization and roles of the Army in American society. Students discuss basic leadership traits and skills such as interpersonal communication and teambuilding. Additionally, students study Army values and ethical leadership. (Fall)
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MSCI 102 - Basic Military Science II
Credits: (1)
Presents fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine. Students learn effective problem-solving skills and apply active listening and feedback skills. Students also examine factors that influence leader and group effectiveness. An overview of the expectations and responsibilities of officership are given. (Spring)
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MSCI 201 - Basic Military Science III
Credits: (2)
Students develop introspective knowledge of self, individual leadership skills, and self-confidence. Students further develop their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills while applying more advanced communication, feedback and conflict resolution skills. (Fall)
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MSCI 202 - Basic Military Science IV
Credits: (2)
Course focus is on self-development, guided by knowledge of self and group processes. Additionally, this course challenges student beliefs, knowledge and skills and prepares them to lead other team members in the execution squad-level battle drills. (Spring)
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MSCI 210 - Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET)
Credits: (4)
CIET is the Army’s two-year ROTC lateral entry course designed especially for students with no prior ROTC experience who fall in one of the following academic categories:
- Undergraduate students who are just completing their sophomore years and desire to enter the Advanced Course at the start of their junior academic year.
- Master’s degree candidates who desire to commission subsequent to completing a two year master’s degree program.
CIET is designed to have professional Army instructors observe students to determine their officer potential in a leadership-oriented, challenging and motivating four-week training program at Fort Knox, KY. Approval of the Military Science Department chair is required for a student to enter this special training course. Those who pass CIET qualify to enter the ROTC advance course and in some cases, may receive a two year scholarship offer. (Off-campus, Summer)
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MSCI 220 - Cadet Practical Field Training (CPFT)
Credits: (3)
The CPFT program includes training at Army Schools and special courses for Air Assault, Basic Airborne, Mountain Warfare, Northern Warfare, Cadet Survival Training at USAFA, and University Officer Training Center in the United Kingdom. Generally, in a typical year, the total number of CPFT allocations equals approximately 10 percent of the cadet population at large. Approval of department chair required. (Off-campus, Summer)
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MSCI 301 - Advanced Military Science I
Credits: (3)
This course examines basic skills that underlie effective problem solving. Students analyze the role officers played in the transition of the Army from Vietnam to the 21st century. Students learn how to execute the Leadership Development Program. An analysis of how to plan military missions is conducted. Students learn to execute platoon-level battle drills. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Fall)
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MSCI 302 - Advanced Military Science II
Credits: (3)
Students probe leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Focus is on developing leadership competencies and studying leadership responsibilities. Students apply techniques of effective written and oral communication. Students learn and execute platoon-level battle drills. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Spring)
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MSCI 310 - Cadet Leader Course (CLT)
Credits: (4)
The five-week CLC, , conducted at Fort Knox KY., provides advanced professional training and evaluation for ROTC cadets during the summer that falls between their junior and senior years. Successful completion of the CLC is an Army mandated prerequisite for commissioning. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Summer)
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MSCI 311 - Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT)
Credits: (3)
CTLT is an optional two-track cadet development course consisting of a Platoon Leader track and an Internship track.
The Platoon Leader track cadets are assigned to positions with active duty units located in the U.S., Pacific and European regions. Duration of training is two weeks for those assigned to stateside units and four weeks for those assigned to overseas units.
Internship Track: this track consists of 11 different internship programs. The assignment period is the same as the Platoon Leader track with the exception of the Advanced Individual Academic Development Program, an engineering internship that cadets are assigned to for a four-week period. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Summer)
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MSCI 401 - Advanced Military Science III
Credits: (3)
This course builds on the CLC experience by focusing on operations and problem solving at the organizational and staff level. Students examine principles of motivating subordinates and organizational change by applying leadership and problem-solving principles to complex case studies and simulations. Lab required. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Fall)
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MSCI 402 - Advanced Military Science IV
Credits: (3)
Capstone course designed to explore topics relevant to second lieutenants entering the Army. Students learn to describe the legal aspects of decision making and leadership. They analyze Army operations from the tactical to strategic levels while also assessing administrative and logistics management functions. Finally, students perform platoon leader actions and examine leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Prerequisite(s): ROTC Advanced Course status. (Spring)
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MUMO 300 - Modernity in Music
Credits: (3)
Critical study of modernity and the key ideas and forces that have shaped the modern world as reflected through the discipline of music.
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PHGE 335 - Islamic Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An examination of the writings of prominent Islamic philosophers from the classical period and the issues and questions raised in these texts, such as those concerned with the created world, the nature of God, the existence of the soul and human freedom.
Global Encounters in the Core
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PHGE 344 - Intercultural Dialogue
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the philosophical issues arising from the attempt to understand other cultures, especially the possibility of intercultural dialogue, and an exploration of these issues as manifested in current exchanges between Western and non-Western cultures.
Global Encounters in the Core
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PHGE 375 - Mysticism East and West
Credits: (3)
An investigation of major figures or schools in Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and Christian mysticism, with reference to the Greek philosophical mysticism of Neo- Platonism, and of the philosophical questions concerning the nature of mystical experiences. (Same as THGE 451 .)
Global Encounters
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PHIL 100 - ST: Special Topics in Philosophy
Credits: (3)
Beginning-level electives for students interested in further study of philosophy. Ordinarily these courses will count toward the major and minor in Philosophy.
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PHIL 103 - Foundations of Philosophy
Credits: (3)
This course explores the early history of Western Philosophy, from its birth in the Greek polis to its role in the development of early Christian thought and of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic thinking in the Middle Ages. Students will learn how to pose, and evaluate answers to, questions concerning the nature of truth, the value of knowledge, the relationship between faith and reason, the relationship between the individual and community, and the nature of the human good. (Spring)
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PHIL 200 - Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: (3)
(Division of Continuing Studies only) An investigation of ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary responses to questions concerning the nature of the human reality, the nature and limits of human knowing, human freedom, human happiness or well-being, and the relation of the individual to society.
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PHIL 201 - Logic
Credits: (3)
An examination of the nature of arguments and the principles of right reasoning and an endeavor to foster in students the habit of critical thinking. (Fall)
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PHIL 203 - Philosophy in the Modern Age
Credits: (3)
This course explores the history of philosophy from late Renaissance through the Scientific Revolution and the rise of the nation-state. Students will learn how to pose, and evaluate answers to, questions concerning the nature of truth, the value of knowledge, the relationship between faith and reason, the relationship between the individual and community, and the nature of the human good. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 103 (Fall)
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PHIL 300 - Ethics and Human Good
Credits: (3)
An inquiry into the nature of the moral good, the structures of moral agency and the proper criteria for making choices that bear on human beings and their well-being.
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PHIL 301 - Moral Philosophy
Credits: (3)
(Division of Continuing Studies only) An inquiry into the nature of the moral good, the structures of moral agency and the proper criteria for making choices that bear on human beings and their well-being. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 200 .
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PHIL 308 - American Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An exploration of specifically American perspectives on philosophical problems through the works of thinkers such as James, Dewey, Peirce and Santayana.
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PHIL 311 - Ancient Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of Western philosophy from the Pre- Socratic period through Plato and Aristotle to Neo-Platonism.
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PHIL 312 - Medieval Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of Western philosophy from the early Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
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PHIL 313 - Modern Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of Western philosophy in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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PHIL 314 - Contemporary Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of contemporary philosophy through selected topics and readings.
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PHIL 315 - Nineteenth Century Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of selected topics and readings in 19th-century philosophy.
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PHIL 317 - Philosophy of Mind
Credits: (3)
An investigation into some of the main issues in contemporary philosophy of mind, with reference to findings in neuroscience and empirical psychology. Topics covered include the nature of mind and the relationship between mind and brain, the nature of consciousness, and the nature of thought, belief, desire, and intention.
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PHIL 318 - Philosophy of Knowledge
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the nature of knowledge and its properties, namely truth, certitude and probability. Readings representative of different historical periods will be studied.
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PHIL 319 - Contemporary Value Theory
Credits: (3)
An investigation into some of the main problems and issues in contemporary value theory, normally concentrating on ethics and metaethics but may also focus on aesthetics. Topics covered may include the ontology of value, value epistemology, and value semantics.
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PHIL 321 - Metaphysics
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the nature of beings; topics examined include the one and the many, being and nonbeing, the nature of substance, monism versus dualism and causality. Readings representative of different historical periods will be studied.
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PHIL 323 - Political Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the nature of political society through an examination of the concepts of political authority, civil obligation, state neutrality, equality and just distribution.
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PHIL 324 - Philosophy of Literature
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the philosophical questions inherent in literature and literary criticism, e.g., the “truth” of literature, the problem of interpretation, the social role of literature, and the problems of text and inter-textuality.
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PHIL 326 - Philosophy of Law
Credits: (3)
An investigation of theories of the sources and nature of law, and of central legal concepts such as rights, obligation, punishment and unjust laws.
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PHIL 329 - Existentialism
Credits: (3)
An exploration of major issues considered by 19th- and 20th-century existentialists, such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Camus, Sartre and Marcel.
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PHIL 333 - Environmental Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An exploration of philosophical problems concerning our human obligations to nature and its inhabitants.
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PHIL 337 - Perspectives on the Death Penalty
Credits: (3)
An in-depth, interdisciplinary study of the death penalty through an analysis of philosophical, theological, sociological, political, and historical texts. Topics covered include theories of punishment, accounts of retributive and restorative justice, arguments for and against the death penalty, the current practice of the death penalty in contemporary American society, and Catholic Social Teaching on the death penalty.
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PHIL 346 - Contemporary Catholic Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An exploration of the distinctive contributions and challenges to contemporary philosophy by philosophers within the Catholic intellectual tradition.
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PHIL 347 - Global Justice
Credits: (3)
A survey and critical examination of contemporary philosophical work on questions of justice as they arise in the global context.
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PHIL 398 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-3)
Approval of the instructor, department chair, dean and associate provost.
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PHIL 400 - ST: Special Topics in Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of several approaches to a major issue in philosophy. This course can be taken for credit more than once as long as the topic studied varies.
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PHIL 410 - Great Figures
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the thought of a selected major figure (e.g., Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Leibniz, Hume, Kant, Husserl, Heidegger, Wittgenstein, Rawls) in the history of philosophy. This course can be taken for credit more than once as long as the figure studied varies.
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PHIL 480 - Internship
Credits: (1-3)
Work experience in a field relevant to the student’s study of philosophy. Open to juniors and seniors. A maximum of three credit hours count toward elective requirements in the major. Approval of the instructor and the chairperson required.
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PHIL 498 - Senior Seminar
Credits: (3)
The capstone course for Philosophy majors. Students will read a common book in recent philosophy, chosen by the instructor, to be discussed at weekly meetings, and write a multi-draft paper of 20-25 pages of publishable quality. The first part of the semester will be devoted to weekly discussions of the book, after which students will begin meeting weekly with the instructor as they continue working on the multi-draft essay. Students will submit the final version of the essay at the end of the fall semester.
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PHYS 101 - College Physics I
Credits: (4)
(Recommended for Health Sciences Majors). A two-semester algebra-based introduction to classical physics with emphasis on concepts and problem solving. Topics include mechanics, Newton’s laws, conservation laws, waves and oscillations, fluid mechanics, electricity and magnetism, circuits and optics. (Fall and Spring)
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PHYS 102 - College Physics II
Credits: (4)
(Recommended for Health Sciences Majors). A two-semester algebra-based introduction to classical physics with emphasis on concepts and problem solving. Topics include mechanics, Newton’s laws, conservation laws, waves and oscillations, fluid mechanics, electricity and magnetism, circuits and optics. (Fall and Spring)
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PHYS 201 - General Physics I
Credits: (4)
The first of a two-semester calculus-based introduction to classical physics with emphasis on concepts, problem solving and laboratory skills. Topics include forces and motion (Newton’s Laws), conservation laws, rigid body dynamics, oscillations, and fluid mechanics. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite(s): MATH 247 Calculus I (4) . (Fall and Spring)
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PHYS 202 - General Physics II
Credits: (4)
The second of a two-semester calculus-based introduction to classical physics with emphasis on concepts, problem solving and laboratory skills. Topics include waves, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201 General Physics I (4) (Fall and Spring)
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PHYS 460 - ST: Special Topics in Physics
Credits: (3)
Special topics in Physics
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PPE 200 - Justice Seminar
Credits: (3)
In the Justice Seminar, we will survey and apply philosophical perspectives on justice and its relation (or lack thereof) with the idea of the common good. We will begin with consideration of ancient conceptions of justice (Plato and Aristotle). The course will then move to utilitarian and deontological approaches to justice, and finally to prominent contemporary views on justice, such as libertarianism, liberal egalitarian, and natural law theories. The course will conclude with a discussion of the implications of the various theories discussed. Students will critically assess the various theories and the ways in which they are used in to support various positions on contemporary social and political controversies. This final component - the assessment of the theories and how they are used to support various positions on contemporary issues - is an integrating force in the PPE major sequence. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 103 course. (Spring)
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PPE 300 - Liberalism
Credits: (3)
This course focuses on liberalism as both a general philosophical view and, in particular, as the foundation of the modern liberal democracy, through an exploration of topics such as the nature of the human person and political society, human rights, the limits of political authority, justice, and political legitimacy. The course will also include a consideration of the philosophical differences between liberalism and rival theories, such as natural law and conservatism, and how these differences are manifest in contemporary debates concerning issues such as economic equality, religion in the public square, and the relationship between morality and law. Students will make use of the concepts discussed in the course to develop critical analyzes of contemporary social and political institutions. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 103 and PHIL 203 . (Fall)
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PPE 398 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-3)
Approval of the instructor, director, dean and associate provost needed for an independent study.
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PPE 400 - Special Topics in PPE
Credits: (3)
An investigation of a research area in the intersection of the disciplines of philosophy, theology, political science and economics. This course can be taken for credit more than once as long as the topic studied varies. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. (As needed)
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PPE 480 - Internship
Credits: (3)
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PPE 480 - PPE Internship
Credits: (3)
Provides opportunities to do research work in organizations and companies off campus. Can be taken more than once. Prerequisite(s): PPE 200 , MATH 105 or BUS 320 and Director’s approval. (Fall and Spring)
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PPE 498 - Research & Analysis Seminar
Credits: (3)
The research and analysis seminar is a 3 credit course that will be taken in the fall semester of the senior year. It is a special topics course that will be rotated among faculty in the four departments. The course topic will include aspects of all four fields of study - philosophy, theology, politics and economics. The topic is determined by the professor’s area of expertise. The faculty member teaching this course must work with the students on research, writing and presenting on a topic in PPE. The students will research and write one theoretical paper using standards in the disciplines of philosophy and theology AND one social science analysis paper using standards in political science and economics. In doing so, this course acts as capstone for the integrated PPE major and it will polish the student’s communication skills. Prerequisite(s): PPE 200 , PPE 300 and approval by the Director. (Fall)
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PSCI 100 - Foundations of Political Science: Democratic Processes in America
Credits: (3)
With emphasis on social scientific thinking, examines the American political system, including the Constitution, Congress, the presidency, the courts, federalism, elections and campaigns, and political parties. Selected contemporary issues in American politics also examined. Fulfills the social sciences requirement for the core curriculum. (Fall)
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PSCI 115 - The Presidential Election
Credits: (3)
An introductory level course designed for freshmen. Course examines: the procedures for nominating and electing presidents, the candidates running for president, the strategies used by the campaigns, the role of the media, the role of money, and day-to-day changes in the political environment. (Offered in the fall semester of presidential election years)
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PSCI 116 - Law and the Legal System: A Citizen’s Guide
Credits: (3)
This course examines the fundamental principles and issues of American law that every citizen needs to know. (As needed)
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PSCI 117 - Civil Rights Law
Credits: (3)
In this course students will study the major U.S. federal legislation and Supreme Court cases that came about in response to the civil rights movement of the second-half of the 20th century. To help put the statutes and cases in context, students will also study essays and speeches by a variety of authors and leaders from James Baldwin to Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr. to Lyndon Johnson, to name a few.
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PSCI 120 - Politics and Film
Credits: (3)
This is an introductory course, designed primarily for freshmen, that examines basic concepts and issues in politics through film including how movies portray politically and culturally significant topics in the United States and abroad, such as revolutions, corruption, the death penalty, corporate interests, social justice, and war. (As needed)
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PSCI 122 - ST: Special Topic in Political Science
Credits: (3)
Special Topics in Political Science.
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PSCI 126 - Politics of Sexuality & Gender
Credits: (3)
This course examines gender and sexuality in politics and policy in the United States. Students will be introduced to past and present social science theories of sexuality and gender. We will explore social movements, interest group politics, and public policy surrounding gender and LGBT issues.
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PSCI 170 - Thinking about Islam
Credits: (3)
“Thinking about Islam” will explore the “essentials of Islam” and ask questions about justice, politics, war, gender, and culture that underlie some of the thorny issues making headlines today under the banners of Islamic extremists - and policies of governments in the wake of the Arab Spring.
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PSCI 190 - Terrorism and Counterinsurgence
Credits: (3)
Examines the development and changes in the use of terrorism in order to achieve political objectives in the contemporary world. In addition to learning about the different forms of terrorism and insurgency, the course also examines the challenges of formulating both short- and long-term responses. (As needed)
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PSCI 201 - International Relations
Credits: (3)
An introductory examination of the nation-state system, with emphasis on the factors governing the behavior and interaction of states. Examines various international relations paradigms. (Fall)
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PSCI 206 - Comparative Politics
Credits: (3)
An introduction to the comparative study of politics in both advanced industrial states and the third world. Includes topics such as political culture, nationalism, state-building, socioeconomic development, regime types, and political institutions. (Spring)
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PSCI 210 - Public Policy
Credits: (3)
Examines the public policy-making process by analyzing the formation, implementation and evaluation of public policies and by applying this framework to issues in healthcare, economics, social welfare, education and the environment. (Spring)
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PSCI 212 - State and Local Government
Credits: (3)
An examination of institutions, processes and contemporary public policy issues as they relate to state and local governments. Explores the structure of executive, legislative and judicial institutions; political parties, interest groups and citizen participation; and central policy issues including education, social welfare, and crime and corrections policy. (As needed)
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PSCI 222 - ST: Special Topics in Political Science
Credits: (3)
Special topics in Political Science.
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PSCI 227 - Politics of Race and Ethnicity
Credits: (3)
This course takes a look at the way race and ethnicity are defined and socially constructed, and how these factors matter in the political realm. The course first explore theories of how race and ethnicity matter in society in general and then turns to issues of equal protection and discrimination, political participation differences, public opinion differences, and descriptive representation. The course also considers the legacy of the civil rights movement and the form it takes today. (As needed)
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PSCI 230 - Politics and the Environment
Credits: (3)
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PSCI 235 - Peace and Justice in the Abrahamic Tradition
Credits: (3)
Does America have values? If so, what are they? Where do we get them? And how do we use them in the public space? This course will review broad strands of political theory that underpin American values, examine strategies by which key values are articulated politically, and explore ways in which citizens and groups advocate within the public space. (As needed)
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PSCI 238 - Religious Values in the Public Square
This course explores the role religion and religious values have played in the American political discourse from our founding to the present day; the origins and different interpretations of the “wall of separation” between Church and State; and Supreme Court cases interpreting both the “establishment” and “free exercise” clauses of the First Amendment. (As needed)
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PSCI 250 - Democracy and Democratization
Credits: (3)
An examination of democratic politics around the world with an emphasis on transitions to democracy (both historical and contemporary), the role of political institutions, and social movements. Case studies and regional analysis from Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa will be combined with examination of broader issues such as the advantages and disadvantages of democracy, the relationship between democracy and development, and the impact of globalization. (As needed)
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PSCI 270 - Israel and Palestine
Credits: (3)
This course will explore the complex issue of conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Topics include the past 100 years of history from the perspective of national longing on both sides, how each side’s narrative about the conflict has evolved, the major peace proposals that have been considered, and on-the-ground projects that have been tried to change hearts and minds at the grassroots levels. (As needed)
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PSCI 271 - Model Arab League Simulation
Credits: (1)
This one-credit course is for students who participate in the Model Arab League simulation, but who are not otherwise enrolled in a course for which credit is given for their participation.
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PSCI 280 - Government and Politics in Europe
Credits: (3)
This course is an introduction to the politics of Europe, including the emergence of the modern state, political institutions, and the European Union. Topics include both the political history of Europe and more recent and politically charged issues such as the role of the European Union, immigration, welfare policy and environmental policy. Participation in the Mid-Atlantic European Union simulation may be required. (As needed)
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PSCI 281 - European Union Simulation
Credits: (1)
This one-credit course is for students who participate in the European Union simulation, but who are not otherwise enrolled in a course for which credit is given for their participation.
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PSCI 290 - Investigating Politics
Credits: (3)
Investigating Politics is a sophomore level introduction to research and writing skills in the social sciences. In this course, we will review types and quality of sources using current events. We will also learn to find and use primary and secondary sources appropriately. The course is strongly centered on the use of hot-topic current events to get students to see the value of research skills and put those skills to use in their writing. (Every Fall and Spring)
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PSCI 302 - Conflict Theory
Credits: (3)
“Why War?” was raised by Einstein as he sought to engage Freud in discourse over the birth of the League of Nations almost a century ago. Could discourse replace war? Could rationality and intellect find ways of accommodation? Yet Homo Sapiens remains the only species that kills its own, and today we have civil wars, nuclear threats, and terrorism in the news daily. This course will examine a variety of theories seeking to explain conflict: from the anthropological to the neurological, the psychological to the social, concerns with inequalities and scarcity, power and dominance, and the demands of the nation-state and its role in the global power structure. It is required for CPSJ Majors.
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PSCI 311 - Social Welfare Policy
Credits: (3)
An exploration of the development and implementation of social welfare policies in the United States at the local, state and national level with an emphasis on the transition from the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program to the Temporary Aid to Needy Families program. Traces these and other social programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid through the entire policy process and evaluates whether they attain the goals they were designed to achieve. (As needed)
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PSCI 312 - Parties and Elections
Credits: (3)
An examination of the operations and functions of American political parties, as well as the various processes of nominations and elections at all levels in the country. Topics covered also include campaign finance, congressional districting, the role of the media, and campaign strategies. Particular focus is placed on the federal elections taking place in the semester when the course is offered. (Fall, even years)
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PSCI 314 - Politics and Culture in South America
Credits: (3)
An interdisciplinary exploration of political culture and governance in contemporary South America. The focus is on the legacies of colonialism, identity politics, inequality, liberation theology, government instability, and the “rise of the left” in South America. The course is designed to engage students through literary, theological, economic, and political readings. (As needed)
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PSCI 315 - The Supreme Court and Constitutional Law
Credits: (3)
A focus on the role of the Supreme Court in the American political order as well as the major cases and controversies in American Constitutional law. (Spring, odd years)
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PSCI 317 - The American Presidency
Credits: (3)
An examination of the history, operations and politics of the American Presidency, including: the impact of various individual presidents, constitutional questions pertaining to the office, and system for electing presidents. (Spring, even years)
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PSCI 318 - Congressional Politics
Credits: (3)
An examination of the legislative process, structures and policy impact of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. (Fall, odd years)
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PSCI 322 - Perspectives in Political Science
Credits: (3)
A consideration of a critical issue or theme in political science. (As needed)
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PSCI 329 - Survey of Political Thought
Credits: (3)
An examination of various topics in classical, modern, and contemporary political thought. (Fall)
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PSCI 332 - Politics of the Human Body
Credits: (3)
Explores approaches to policy decision making regarding issues involving the human body, generally referred to as biomedical policy. Focuses on political decision making rather than the technical aspects of biomedical technologies. Areas of policy in biomedical technology include stem-cell and embryo research, human cloning, organ transplantation, assisted reproduction and genetic technology. Designed to further knowledge of different approaches to policy making and to increase understanding of the unique problems that rapidly developing technologies pose for policy makers. (As needed)
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PSCI 333 - International Law and Organization
Credits: (3)
Exploration of the nature, origin, development and function of international law with emphasis on the relevance of international law and the role of international organization in the nuclear age. (As needed)
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PSCI 337 - Environmental Law and Politics
Credits: (3)
This course explores the major themes and issues of environmental law including important legal concepts in the environmental field such as standing and citizen suits; the distinction between public and private law; the challenge of scientific uncertainty; the role of value judgments in developing environmental policy; major federal pollution statutes and court interpretations; international pollution issues such as ozone depletion and climate change; and protection of endangered species. (As needed)
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PSCI 338 - American Foreign Policy
Credits: (3)
A study of the making and execution of American foreign policy with an emphasis on the enduring struggle to balance power and principles. Case studies may also be treated, with an emphasis on the modern era. HIST 338 (As needed)
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PSCI 339 - International Relations of the Middle East
Credits: (3)
A study of the Middle East in world affairs, and the involvement of the major powers in the area, with emphasis on the 20th century. (As needed)
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PSCI 341 - Women and War
Credits: (3)
Women’s roles during wartime are diverse, ranging from service as mothers to service as soldiers, munitions makers, caretakers, or sex workers. This course examines questions that complicate and clarify our understanding of women and war. Addresses larger theoretical debates and draws upon the contributions of scholars who address women’s wartime experiences over a range of disciplines and from many of the world’s regions. (As needed)
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PSCI 342 - Peace and Security
Credits: (3)
An examination of theories of conflict and conflict resolution and their application to case studies of particular political conflicts. (As needed)
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