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PS 0200 - AMERICAN POLITICAL PROCESS 3 credits An introduction to the institutions, politics, processes, and policies of the American government. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Satisfies CAS Social Science Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the School of Engineering.) (Satisfies UPB Political Science Requirement.) Frequency of Offering: fall term.
PS 0205 - LAW AND THE COURTS 3 credits This course examines the major components of the American legal system, including the police, the law profession, prosecutors and public defenders, and state and federal courts, plus the impact of the Supreme Court on the American political system. Emphasis is on the realities of the legal process in operation--how it affects the “who gets what” question. Prerequisite: PS 0200 or permission of the instructor. (Meets UPB Political Science Requirement.) Frequency of Offering: spring term.
PS 0300 - COMPARATIVE POLITICS 3 credits An introduction to comparative European political systems with special emphasis placed on the current governments of Great Britain, France, West Germany, Italy, and the former Soviet Union. Includes a comparison and contrast of these systems as well as a description of the traditions of each. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Satisfies CAS Social Science or Foreign Culture/International Comparative Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the School of Engineering.) (Satisfies UPB Political Science Requirement.)
PS 0500 - WORLD POLITICS 3 credits A general survey of the major diplomatic conflicts of the 20th century with special emphasis on the creation of the United Nations, de-colonization, and the rise of terrorism. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Meets CAS Social Science or Foreign Culture/International Global Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB Political Science Requirement.) Frequency of Offering: annually.
PS 0600 - POLITICAL THEORY AND ANALYSIS 3 credits An introduction to the crucial ideas, questions, and problems involved in man's attempt to achieve order, justice, and welfare in political society. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Meets CAS Philosophy Requirement.) (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB Political Science Requirement.) Frequency of Offering: every two years.
PS 1262 - HEALTH POLICY IN THE UNITED STATES 3 credits This course is an introduction to current problems of health care and health policy in the United States. Description and analysis of the proposals, current practices, and the reactions of interest groups are the central theme of the course. There are no prerequisites for this course. (Satisfies Social Science Requirement for the School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB Political Science Requirement.) Frequency of Offering: annually.
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