Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Political Science
POLI 101 A
Title: American National Government
Instructor: Dr. Andreea S. Mihalache-O'KeefBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: OLIN 325
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to constitutional principles, institutions, functions, and processes of politics and government in the United States. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 101 B
Title: American National Government
Instructor: Dr. Howard WarshawskyBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to constitutional principles, institutions, functions, and processes of politics and government in the United States. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 101 C
Title: American National Government
Instructor: Mr. Roy H. Kirby, IIIBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 024
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to constitutional principles, institutions, functions, and processes of politics and government in the United States. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 211 A
Title: Criminal Justice
Instructor: Mrs. Amanda Kelly TuckBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 319
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or permission; Cross-list CJUS 211A CJUS211A
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 125
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101
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 225 A
Title: Compara Polit Sys: Latin Amer
Instructor: Dr. Joshua B. RubongoyaBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101
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. Joshua B. RubongoyaBlock: 6
Time: M/W/F 2:20PM-3:20PM
Room: WEST 123
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or permission
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 250 A
Title: Public Policy
Instructor: Dr. Heath A. BrownBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or Permission
Catalog Description: An examination of the scope, nature and outcomes of the American public policy decision-making process. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 251 A
Title: Environmental Public Policy
Instructor: Dr. Howard WarshawskyBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or ENVI 200 or permission
Catalog Description: An examination of environmental policy-making and environmental issues at local, national, and international levels. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 261 B
Title: Sel Top: Eur Political Phil
Instructor: Dr. Claudia LeebBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: LUCS 127
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or Permission
Catalog Description: Student research, reports, and discussion on selected problems and themes. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 261 D
Title: Sel Top: Ethical Dilemmas Poli
Instructor: Mr. Roy H. Kirby, IIIBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: WEST 325
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or Permission
Catalog Description: Student research, reports, and discussion on selected problems and themes. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 261 G
Title: Selected Topics: Ir Theory
Instructor: Dr. Andreea S. Mihalache-O'KeefBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 111
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or Permission
Catalog Description: Student research, reports, and discussion on selected problems and themes. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 312 A
Title: Civil Liberties
Instructor: Dr. Todd C. PeppersBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: WEST 210
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 or Perm; & 1 additional course in Amer Politics
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'KeefBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 131
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 231
Catalog Description: A introduction to the relationship between politics and economics at the theoretical and policy levels. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 340 A
Title: Research Methods Public Affair
Instructor: Dr. Harry L. WilsonBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: BANK 203
Units: 1
Comments: POLI 101 and 2 other major courses or permission CJUS340A
Catalog Description: An examination of the research methodologies and techniques used in the study of public policy and politics. The course emphasizes both qualitative and quantitative methods. The lab focuses on statistical applications. (Cross-listed as CJUS and I.R. 340). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 340L 1
Title: Res. Meth. Public Affairs Lab
Instructor: Dr. Harry L. WilsonBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: BANK 203
Comments: CJUS340L1 CJUS340L1
Catalog Description: a
POLI 401 A
Title: Seminar in Public Policy
Instructor: Dr. Heath A. BrownBlock:
Time: T 2:00PM-5:00PM
Room: WEST 133
Units: 1
Comments: See Catalog; Permission
Catalog Description: Supervised review of a literature and research project in the discipline of political science. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
POLI 416 A
Title: Public Internship
Instructor: Dr. Todd C. PeppersBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission
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.
