Political Science Courses (PSC)
Courses For Undergraduates
100 American Politics (3:3).
Organization and behavior of the institutions, groups, and persons in American national government and politics. Introductory level course. [SB, CSB]. (Formerly PSC 200; students completing degree requirements under a catalog prior to Fall '97 may substitute PSC 100 for PSC 200.)
105 Political Issues (3:3).
Introduction to the main intellectual traditions of political science. Discusses basic problems, political ideologies, and competing theories of political behavior. [AE, CAE].
210 Introduction to Public Policy (3:3).
Problems of public policy and administration with emphasis on analysis of decision-making in governmental organizations. [SB, CSB].
240 The International System (3:3).
Introduction to international politics focusing upon major changes in the international system since 1945. Introductory level course. [SB, CSB].
260 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3:3).
Basic concepts and methods of comparative political analysis. Introduction to political institutions, processes, and problems of democratic, non-democratic and transitional political systems. [SB, CSB].
270 Introduction to Political Theory (3:3).
Examines the tradition of Western political thought beginning with Plato and ending with Nietzsche. Topics include the nature and meaning of liberty, justice, and equality and the purpose of politics.
290 The Politics of Development (3:3).
Introduces students to problems of political development. Surveys the theoretical literature concerning the development process and explores critical problems facing developing countries and strategies employed to overcome them. [NW, CNW].
300 Special Topics (3:3).
- May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Study of an issue in political science.
301 Research Methods in Political Science (3:3). Pr. consent of instructor for non-majors.
Basic principles of research in political science. Focus on testing of empirical propositions, with particular emphasis on survey research methods and on data analysis and interpretation. No statistical knowledge required.
305 Individual in Politics (3:3).
Introduction to development of individual political attitudes and their relationship to political behavior. Topics include the psychology of political leaders, the belief systems of mass publics, and the development of distinct political cultures. Emphasis on the range of political participation, from voting behavior to extremism and violence.
310 Public Administration (3:3).
Major concepts in administration of public bureaucracies, including comparative administration, organization theory, budgeting, public personnel, and decision-making.
312 Environmental Policy (3:3).
The study of the formation and implementation of federal and state environmental policy. Topics include air and water pollution, hazardous waste, resource conservation, wildlife management as well as related issues. Buck.
313 Environmental Law (3:3).
Development and implementation of legal framework to regulate and to protect the environment. Emphasis on recent statutes and administrative/judicial interpretation. Focus on federal and international law. Buck.
316 Introduction to Law (3:3). Pr. junior standing or consent of instructor.
Examination of common law, civil and criminal court procedures, legal reasoning, and judicial behavior. Emphasis on policy-making role of courts. Farole.
318 Constitutional Law (3:3). Pr. junior standing or consent of instructor.
Examination of Supreme Court decisions on federalism and the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government. Farole.
320 Civil Liberties (3:3). Pr. junior standing or prior consent of the instructor.
Supreme Court decisions dealing with civil rights and liberties. Specific topics include First Amendment , criminal due process, privacy rights, and equal protection of the law for minorities and women. Farole.
322 American State Politics (3:3).
Comparison of political behavior and institutions among the 50 American states. Bernick.
323 Urban Politics (3:3).
Examination of political behavior, processes, and institutions in city as a special focus for study of politics and government in United States. Discussion and readings directed to current development in American cities. Tulloss.
324 Urban Administration (3:3).
Special characteristics and problems of implementing urban policies and managing municipalities and other local governments and non-profit service agencies. Role of the city manager and other professional administrators.
327 American Political Parties (3:3).
Analysis of the role of political parties in the American political process, with emphasis on recent elections and campaigns. Prysby.
328 North Carolina and Southern Politics (3:3).
Examination of contemporary political and governmental developments in the American South. Particular attention to North Carolina politics and government.
329 American Political Movements (3:3).
Examination of recent American political movements. Emphasis on their ideologies, their tactics, and their effect on public policy.
330, 331 Workshop in Practical Politics (3:2:6), (3:2:6). Pr. consent of instructor; 200, 327 or 328 recommended.
Analysis of electoral campaign strategies by party and candidate through actual participation in campaigns and by writing of case studies based on student campaign participation. Spring semester in even numbered years covers primary elections; fall semester concentrates on general elections. Either semester may be taken independently.
332 Elections and Voting (3:3).
Analysis of influences on voting behavior and of the relationship among voting behavior, elections, and the political process as a whole, with emphasis on contemporary U.S. presidential elections. Prysby.
333 Congress and Legislatures (3:3).
Examination of contemporary legislative bodies - Congress, state legislatures, and foreign parliaments. Attention given to their internal organizations and politics and to their relationship to their Chief Executive. Olson.
334 The American Presidency (3:3).
Examination of the contemporary American presidency. Attention given to the multiple roles of the president, to the rise of the presidency in American government and politics, and to the implications of a powerful presidency for democratic government. Olson.
335 Women in Politics (3:3).
Relationship of women to political process with particular emphasis on women's political socialization, patterns of political participation, and leadership selection.
336 Women and the Law (3:3).
Analysis of American laws affecting women with emphasis on the impact of existing law on contemporary social and political issues.
340 International Politics (3:3). Pr. 240.
Analysis of recent problems in international politics, including weapons proliferation, under development, and selected regional conflicts. Griffiths.
341 International Law and Organization (3:3). Pr. any international relations course or consent of instructor.
Introduction and analysis of the fundamentals of international law and organization and their role in the contemporary international system. Griffiths.
342 American Foreign Policy (3:3).
Analysis of the decision-making process concerning formulation and execution of American foreign policy. Meyers.
343 Foreign Policies of the Major Powers (3:3). Pr. 240 or 342 or consent of instructor.
Comparative analysis of foreign policy of major nation states, including Russia, Japan, China, France and Germany. Meyers.
345 National Security Policy (3:3). Pr. 240.
Development of national security policy and the role of military forces in the United States. Emphasis on the changing nature of security challenges. Griffiths.
346 Russian Foreign Policy (3:3).
Analysis of development and implementation of Soviet Foreign Policy and the foreign policy of the current government of Russia.
350 Democratic Political Systems (3:3).
Comparative examination of political institutions and behavior in selected industrialized and non-industrialized countries.
355 Selected Topics in Comparative Politics (3:3).
- May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Cross-national examination of specific topic in political organization and behavior. 355a. Political Violence; 355b. Political Parties; 355c. Politics of Development; 355d. Politics of Industrial Societies; 355e. Legislative Process; 355f. Politics of the Future; 355g. Political Ideologies; 355i. Domestic Policy of Soviet Union; 355j. Middle East Politics; 355k. Russian Politics; 355m. Political Economy; 355n. European Union.
360 Experimental Course: Domestic Politics of Russia and the Former Soviet Union (3:3).
Survey of the political institutions and current political dynamics of the Russian Republic and the other former Soviet republics. Crowther. (Offered FA96)
361 East European Politics (3:3).
Analysis of patterns of political power in European nations formerly ruled by Communist parties, including an examination of the development of political liberalization, dissent, and international relations. Crowther.
371 American Political Thought (3:3).
Examines major works in American political thought by authors such as Madison, Jefferson, Lincoln, Thoreau, Emerson, King, Malcolm X, and Friedan. Special Emphasis on tracing the promise and problems of American life.
391 African Political Systems (3:3). Pr. 260 or consent of instructor.
Survey and analysis of the institutions and current problems of African states. Emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa. Griffiths. [NW, CNW].
399 Public Affairs Internship (1 to 3). Pr. consent of instructor.
Field learning experience in governmental agencies and private organizations involved in the political process. Academic supervision provided by faculty advisor and direction in field provided by job supervisor. Written report on a substantive topic related to the internship required.
401, 402 Individual Study (1 to 3), (1 to 3). Pr. departmental stamp required for registration.
Reading or research. Available to qualified students upon recommendation of an instructor.
493 Honors Work (3-6). See prerequisites under Honors Program, XXX 493.
Courses For Advanced Undergraduates and Graduate Students
501 Selected Topics in Political Science (1 to 3). Pr. major in political science or consent of instructor.
- May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Opportunity for advanced students to study in depth a topic of special interest.
503 Survey Methods for Policy Research (3:3).
Theoretical and practical issues involved in designing and using sample surveys for political and policy research. Emphasis on survey methods used by the government and others in public sector.
504 Computer Applications in Public Administration (3:3).
An overview of computer applications in public administration, covering both specific applications and broader questions of design, management, and impact of information and decision support systems. Prysby.
505 Problems in Politics (3:3).
Seminar in research and study in political science. Attention also on problems of methodology and alternative conceptions of field of political science as a scholarly discipline.
510 Topics in Public Policy (1 to 3). Pr. consent of instructor.
- May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Intensive analysis of a major area of public policy. Examination of sources of policymaking, the policy-making process, and the impact of policy. 510a. Politics of Education; 510b. Criminal Justice; 510c. Labor Relations; 510d. Foreign and Defense Policy; 510e. Environmental Policy; 510f. Urban Development Policy; 510g. Health Strategies; 510h. Global Challenges; 510i. Press and Politics; 510j. Politics of Industrial Policy; 510k. Ethics in Public Policy.
511 Problems in Public Management (1). Pr. consent of instructor.
- May be repeated when topics vary up to a limit of six credit hours.
Intensive examination of important current problems related to the management of public institutions.
512 Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations (3:3). Pr. consent of instructor or 200, 210, or 310; or graduate standing.
Focuses on changing relationships of local-state-federal agencies, expanding role of regional cooperation, and recent developments in sub-national governments.
516 Administrative Law (3:3). Pr. 200 or approval of instructor.
The law, practice, and procedure in federal administrative agencies: agency rule making; administrative adjudication; judicial review; informal process and administrative discretion. Buck.
520 Urban Political System (3:3). Pr. 323 or 324 or consent of instructor.
Examination of major topics in the study of urban government and policy. Systems approach to provide an analytic framework for interrelating specific topics such as citizen participation, interest groups, parties, types of elections, forms of government, community power, and racial politics. Tulloss.
530 Administrative and Elected Leadership (3:3). Pr. consent of instructor.
Recruitment, selection, and roles of executives and legislators; organization and activities of the offices; relationships among executive offices, administrative offices, and legislative bodies. Olson.
535 Citizen Participation in Policy-Making (3:3). Pr. consent of instructor.
Political participation and citizen involvement in governmental policy-making. Both citizen initiated and government sponsored efforts to increase popular input analyzed. Assessment of impact of citizen participation on policy-making in specific areas of policy and on performance of government in general.
540 Nonprofit Management and Leadership (3:3). Pr. senior or graduate standing.
Overview of major concepts and concerns of nonprofit organizations, including tax-exempt status, incorporation, nonprofit-government relations, board-director-staff relations, volunteers, services and program planning, implementation, resource development. DeHoog.
589 Experimental Course: Program and Policy Evaluation (3:3).
The role of evaluation in the policy process, including how to conduct and implement evaluations of public programs, presentation of reports to public officials and citizens, and exploration of conflicts and limitations inherent in policy and program evaluations. (Offered SP97)
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