Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedFall Term 2013FA - Political Science
POLI 101 B
Title: Intro. to Political Science
Instructor: StaffBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room:
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: StaffBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
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: Mr. Roy H. Kirby, IIIBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
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'KeefBlock:
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-3:20PM
Room:
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 209 B
Title: Res. Methods in Public Affairs
Instructor: Dr. Harry L. WilsonBlock:
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-4:20PM
Room:
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. ScottBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room:
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 214 A
Title: The Judicial Process
Instructor: Mr. Morgan E. ScottBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An exploration of the politics of the American judicial system. This includes such topics as the structure of courts, selection of judges, actors who participate in the judiciary, judicial behavior, and the civil and criminal varieties of courts. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 224 A
Title: Comparative Polit Sys: Africa
Instructor: Dr. Joshua B. RubongoyaBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: The government and politics of Sub-Saharan African politics. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 231 A
Title: International Politics
Instructor: Dr. Andreea S. Mihalache-O'KeefBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
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 232 A
Title: International Organizations
Instructor: Dr. Howard WarshawskyBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: take poli-101
Catalog Description: An examination of global, regional, and functional organizations. The nature and functions of both governmental and non-governmental institutions will be discussed. A model United Nations Security Council simulation exercise is an integral course component. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 243 A
Title: American Political Theory
Instructor: StaffBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: POLI-101 or permission
Catalog Description: A survey of American political theory fromcolonial precursors to the present. Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
POLI 247 A
Title: Theory in Int Relations
Instructor: Dr. Andreea S. Mihalache-O'KeefBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 231 or permission.
Catalog Description: In-depth examination of the theoretical lenses inthe field of International Relations, complementedby the application of the theories to contemporaryissues. (1)
POLI 261 A
Title: Sel Top: Trials and Appeals
Instructor: Mr. Morgan E. ScottBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: take poli-101
Catalog Description: Student research, reports, and discussion on selected problems and themes. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 333 A
Title: Global Political Economy
Instructor: Dr. Joshua B. RubongoyaBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A introduction to the relationship between politics and economics at the theoretical and policy levels. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 401 A
Title: Seminar in Public Policy
Instructor: Dr. Todd C. PeppersBlock:
Time: W 1:10PM-4:10PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 209 and 250, Sr major status & permission.
Catalog Description: Supervised review of a literature and research project in the discipline of political science. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 406 A
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. Todd C. PeppersBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Supervised reading and research which results in a monograph on a particular aspect of political science.
