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POLI 101 A

Title: Intro. to Political Science

Instructor: Dr. Whitney L. Court
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: LUCS 210
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introduction to the science of American andglobal politics with emphasis on concepts,methods, and principles. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 101 B

Title: Intro. to Political Science

Instructor: Dr. Todd C. Peppers
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introduction to the science of American andglobal politics with emphasis on concepts,methods, and principles. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 101 C

Title: Intro. to Political Science

Instructor: Dr. Whitney L. Court
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: OLIN 325
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introduction to the science of American andglobal politics with emphasis on concepts,methods, and principles. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 201 A

Title: State and Local Government

Instructor: Dr. Whitney L. Court
Block: 6
Time: M/W/F 2:20PM-3:20PM
Room: WEST 022
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or ENVI 250 or permission

Catalog Description: An examination of the politics, structures, and policies of American state and local governments. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 209 A

Title: Res. Methods in Public Affairs

Instructor: Dr. Andreea S. Mihalache-O'Keef
Block:
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-3:20PM
Room: WEST 127
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 and one other course in the major or ENVI 250, SO status or permission.

Catalog Description: An examination of the research methodologies andtechniques used in the study of public policy andpolitics. The course emphasizes both qualitativeand quantitative methods. The lab focuses onstatistical applications. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 211 A

Title: Criminal Justice

Instructor: Mr. Morgan E. Scott
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 024
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An introductory analysis of the criminal justice system in the United States, its structure, processes, and problems. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 213 A

Title: Criminal Law

Instructor: Mr. Morgan E. Scott
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A study of the criminal justice system at work in the courtroom setting, emphasizing the relationship between substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, and the rules of evidence. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 225 A

Title: Compara Polit Sys: Latin Amer

Instructor: Dr. Joshua B. Rubongoya
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1

Catalog Description: The government and politics of Latin America, including Central America and the Caribbean. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 231 A

Title: International Politics

Instructor: Dr. Andreea S. Mihalache-O'Keef
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 125
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An examination of the nature of the international political system, the perspectives and behaviors of nation-states, and the role and influence of both intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental actors. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 233 A

Title: International Law

Instructor: Dr. Howard Warshawsky
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An examination of the nature, structure,functions, and evolution of the internationallegal system. The impact of international law inthe behavior of international actors and thedynamics of the international system will beexplored. (1) Lecture: 3hrs/wk.

POLI 242 A

Title: Western Political Theory

Instructor: Dr. Howard Warshawsky
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or permission

Catalog Description: A study of western political theory from Plato toRawls, emphasizing the modern period. (1)Lecture: 3hrs/wk.

POLI 250 A

Title: Public Policy

Instructor: Mr. Roy H. Kirby, III
Block: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: WEST 125
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An examination of the scope, nature and outcomes of the American public policy decision-making process. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 261 B

Title: Sel Top: Trials and Appeals

Instructor: Mr. Morgan E. Scott
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1
Comments: take poli-101

Catalog Description: Student research, reports, and discussion on selected problems and themes. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 261W A

Title: Wash Sem Sel Top: Cap. Lndmrks

Instructor: Staff
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

POLI 261W B

Title: Wash Sem Sel Top: Viol & Value

Instructor: Staff
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

POLI 312 A

Title: Civil Liberties

Instructor: Dr. Todd C. Peppers
Block: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 and 1 other course from POLI 201, 202, 205, 207 or permission.

Catalog Description: An examination of Supreme Court decisions dealing with the Bill of Rights with emphasis on the First Amendment. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 333 A

Title: Global Political Economy

Instructor: Dr. Andreea S. Mihalache-O'Keef
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 125
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A introduction to the relationship between politics and economics at the theoretical and policy levels. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

POLI 351 A

Title: Environmental Public Policy

Instructor: Dr. Howard Warshawsky
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: POLI-101 or ENVI-250 or permission

Catalog Description: An examination of environmental policy-making andenvironmental issues at local, national, andinternational levels. (1) Lecture: 3hrs/wk.

POLI 416 A

Title: Public Internship

Instructor: Dr. Andreea S. Mihalache-O'Keef
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Practical experience in working with a public agency or non-governmental organization as a participant-observer, leading to the preparation of an experience report which describes and evaluates that agencys activities.

POLI 416 B

Title: Public Internship

Instructor: Dr. Todd C. Peppers
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Practical experience in working with a public agency or non-governmental organization as a participant-observer, leading to the preparation of an experience report which describes and evaluates that agencys activities.

POLI 416W A

Title: Public Internship

Instructor: Dr. Todd C. Peppers
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

POLI 416W B

Title: Public Internship

Instructor: Dr. Todd C. Peppers
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

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