Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedSpring Term 2013SP - Political Science
POLI 101 A
Title: Intro. to Political Science
Instructor: Dr. Whitney L. CourtBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room: WEST 125
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: Mr. Roy H. Kirby, IIIBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 123
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 202 A
Title: American Political Behavior
Instructor: Dr. Harry L. WilsonBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or ENVI 250 or permission
Catalog Description: An analysis of the political process in the United States, including political parties, interest groups, public opinion, elections, and voting behavior. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 205 A
Title: American Political Institution
Instructor: Mr. Roy H. Kirby, IIIBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or ENVI 250 or permission
Catalog Description: An examination of the power, restraints, and politics of the Presidency, the Congress and the Supreme Court. 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: 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 209 B
Title: Res. Methods in Public Affairs
Instructor: Dr. Whitney L. CourtBlock:
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 131
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: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 228
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: WEST 024
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 222 A
Title: Comparative Polit Sys: Asia
Instructor: Dr. Howard WarshawskyBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Catalog Description: The government and politics of Japan, China, and Indonesia and ASEAN. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 247 A
Title: Theory in Int Relations
Instructor: Dr. Andreea S. Mihalache-O'KeefBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 024
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 270 A
Title: Public Administration
Instructor: Mr. Roy H. Kirby, IIIBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: POLI-250 or permission.
Catalog Description: A survey of the role of public administration inthe modern state, with emphasis on thedevelopment of bureaucracy, organizationaltheory, and management function. (1) Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
POLI 401 A
Title: Seminar in Public Policy
Instructor: Dr. Todd C. PeppersBlock:
Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
Room: LIB 01
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 416W A
Title: Public Internship
Instructor: Dr. Todd C. PeppersBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
POLI 416W B
Title: Public Internship
Instructor: Dr. Todd C. PeppersBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
POLI 496 A
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Todd C. PeppersBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
