POLS 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1-4)
Individual investigation, research, study, or survey of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.
POLS 401 State and Local Government (4)
Theoretical approaches to and structure, function and problems of state, county and local governments, including case studies, simulations and/or computer research exercises. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 210.
POLS 403 Municipal Government (4)
Concepts, policies and politics in urban governments and organization and power-structure issues of modern American municipalities. Inter-governmental relations, finance, and planning problems in city government. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 210.
POLS 404 Science, Technology and Public Policy (4)
Techniques for performing technical assessment and impact analysis in communication, transportation, health technologies, aerospace, electronics and other new technologies. Case studies on contemporary problems stemming from the relationship of technology and politics. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 210.
POLS 405 Politics of Finance and Planning (3)
Economic and political factors affecting federal, state and local governments. Intergovernmental relations and policy considerations in finance, debt management and tax administration. Appropriations and audits in government departments, commissions and agencies. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 210.
POLS 411 Contemporary U.S. Foreign Policy (3)
Formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy. Analysis of the theory and elements of U.S. strategy; diplomacy, propaganda, economic operations, psychological warfare, and military strategies. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 105 or POLS 210.
POLS 415 Politics in Britain (4)
Politics and processes of government in Britain, the operation of parliamentary government, the responses of the political system to the issues and problems in contemporary Britain and the Commonwealth. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 105 or junior standing.
POLS 417 Asian Politics (3)
Analysis of political, economic, and social institutions and conditions in selected Asian nations. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 105 or junior standing.
POLS 418 Russian Politics (3)
Analysis of political, economic, and social institutions of the former Soviet Union. Emphasis placed on Russia. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 105 or junior standing.
POLS 425 Public Policy Analysis (4)
Methods of analyzing the intent and action of government. Techniques for evaluating the outputs and impacts of governmental policies. Case studies on various domestic issue areas such as transportation, education, housing, welfare, and law enforcement. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 210.
POLS 441 Administrative Theory and Behavior (4)
Theories, concepts and case studies related to organizations and to the individuals and groups that work in them. Application of concepts to public and non-profit organizations. Research paper required. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 210 and POLS 314.
POLS 442 Public Personnel Administration (4)
Concepts, techniques, and issues related to human resource administration. Techniques and concepts for public and nonprofit organizations. Case studies utilized to illustrate issues in the bureaucracy. Research papers on legislation, application, litigation, and other aspects of personnel administration required. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 210 and POLS 314.
POLS 450 Community Research Seminar (2)
Participation in small groups performing action research requested by one or more community agencies. May include surveys, interviewing, on-site evaluations and computer data analysis. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1 seminar, 1 activity. Prerequisite: POLS 210, junior standing and consent of instructor.
POLS 461, 462 Senior Project (2) (2)
Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Project results presented in a formal paper. Prerequisite: Senior standing (completion of 135 quarter hours), completion of required core courses and concentration. May not be taken CR/NC.
POLS 463 Undergraduate Seminar (3)
Preparation and presentation of current developments in the field of political science. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: POLS 461, POLS 462.
POLS 465 Middle Eastern Politics (4)
Analysis of political, economic, and social institutions of the Middle East and North Africa. Turkey, Iran, Egypt and Israel are used as case studies to illustrate the mosaic of nationalisms that have developed in that region. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 105 or junior standing.
POLS 468 African Politics (4)
Analysis of indigenous institutions, Western influences, and nationalism in Africa south of the Sahara. Emphasis on post-independence with selective case studies including South Africa. Impact of outside powers on Africa. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 105 or junior standing.
POLS 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1-4)
Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. 1-4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 210, junior standing.
POLS 485 Cooperative Education Experience (6) (CR/NC)
Part-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
POLS 495 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC)
Full-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.