322 POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES - POLSC PolSc All 100. American National Government (3) A study of American political institutions, interests, ideals, and the processes through which policies are formulated and implemented. PolSc 2060. Freedoms (3) An examination, at an introductory level, of the American judiciary and basic constitutional guarantees. Many of the specific cases used as examples will be drawn from the constitutionally fertile area of "school law." This course will have theoretical and practical dimensions. PolSc SS2100. Introduction to International Politics (3) Examines international relations by juxtaposing the traditional nation state model (nationalism, sovereignty, realism, BOP) with the newer model of "complex interdependence" (mutual vulnerability to economic interdependence, nuclear war and environmental dangers). PolSc SS2200. Introduction to Comparative Politics (3) An introductory survey course that seeks to cover political institutions in the nations of the contemporary world; to compare and contrast political institutions in the free world, in the communist world, in the nations of the developing world, and in the authoritarian systems. PolSc SS2350. Introduction to Political Theory (3) An examination of the project of political theory. The goals of the class are to gain an understanding of (1) classic questions of western political thought, (2) varying ways in which thinkers have gone about pursuing these questions (method of inquiry), and (3) critiques of the standing of these "classic questions." PolSc 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. PolSc 3060. Mock Trial (2) An introduction to some of the basic principles of trial advocacy. Students will prepare for participation on the Weber State University Mock Trial team. May be repeated for a total of four hours. PolSc 3140. Foreign Policy of the United States (3) An analysis of the making of American foreign policy with reference to the role and influences of beliefs, interests, public opinion, media and especially the institutional struggle between President & Congress. The challenges facing contemporary U.S. foreign policy will also be examined. PolSc 3150. Model United Nations (2) A study of the issues before the current General Assembly of the United Nations as well as preparation for a particular nation's (or nations') position(s) on these issues in preparation for the Model United Nations of the Far West. May be repeated for 4 hours. PolSc 3210. Politics and Governments of Europe (3) A study of European political systems with special emphasis on the politics and governments of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. PolSc 3220. Politics and Governments of Asia (3) A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference to India, Japan, and China. PolSc 3290. Introduction to Politics and Governments of Developing Nations (3) A survey of the political patterns of human beings in the process of modernization by studying the role of colonialism, charismatic leader, political parties, ideologies, military, civil service, and social and economic structures, and the impact of development on stability and integration of nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. PolSc 3330. American Political Thought (3) Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American Government. PolSc 3600. Political Parties and Elections (3) A study of the organization and function of the American political parties and an examination of campaigning techniques. PolSc DV3630. Political Behavior (3) Explores the nature of mass political behavior and its role in the political process and examines the interaction between and among diverse social groups, the media, and policy makers. The course emphasizes the effect of socio-demographic differences (race, gender, age, income, religion, education, etc.) in the political psychology of public opinion formation and political decision. PolSc 3700. Introduction to Public Administration (3) Presents basic theories, concepts, and analysis of current practices and problems in governmental administration. PolSc 3750. Urban Government and Politics (3) A study of local government organization and policy problems, with an emphasis on problems of the metropolitan areas. PolSc 3760. State Government and Politics (3) An examination of governmental organization, operation, policy making, and electoral politics of state governments and the dynamics of relationships with other levels of government. PolSc 3900. Practical Politics (U.I.A.) (1) Examination of mechanics, dynamics, and strategies of political persuasion in preparation for the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly. Also includes participation in the assembly and in lobbying efforts on behalf of student issues. This course may be repeated once with the permission of the instructor. PolSc SI3990. Introduction to Political Science Research (3) An introduction to the scope and methods of political science. This course focuses on the formulation of hypotheses, the collection of data, appropriate study design, and study analysis through statistical testing and interpretation. PolSc 4020. American Constitutional Law I: Governmental Powers (3) An introduction to many of the basic doctrines of American Constitutional Law relating to government power including: Essential questions in constitutional theory; the role of the federal judiciary ~ particularly the United States Supreme Court; congressional power under the Constitution; executive authority under the Constitution; and federalism. PolSc 4030. American Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights (3) An introduction to many of the basic doctrines of American Constitutional Law relating to civil rights and civil liberties including: The process of selective incorporation - why and how the Bill of Rights applies to the states; property rights in the United States, those rights afforded to criminal defendants; First Amendment liberties ~ freedom of speech, press, and freedom of religion; the rights and liberties that have emerged from the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment; and, finally, the controversial and evolving "right of privacy." PolSc 4060. Elements of Law (3) An introduction to the study of law and the United States' legal system. The course is divided into four fundamental areas of study: The function, development, and history of the law; judicial process; the legal profession; and specific areas of the law. PolSc DV4070. Sex Roles and the Law (3) An examination of the ways law affects men and women differently and the way law is changing to reflect economic and political change. PolSc 4160. Topics in World Politics (3) The study of selected contemporary problem areas in world politics to assess their impact within the international arena. Diversity credit is available when the selected topic is "Topics in World Politics: Third World Women." A maximum of 6 hours will be counted toward the hours required for Political Science majors and only 4 hours will be counted toward the political science minor requirement. PolSc 4180. International Law and Organization (3) An examination of the basic principles of international law and organization. Emphasis is given to the sources and evolution of international law, and a study of the League of Nations and the United Nations. PolSc 4190. Theories of International Politics (3) An analysis of traditional and contemporary theories offered to explain politics in the international arena. PolSc 4280. Foreign Policies of Major Powers (3) An examination of the foreign policies of major powers including the United States, Britain, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, and Russia. PolSc 4360. Classical Political Thought (3) An examination of ideas of God, human nature, society, the state, the problem of evil, etc., from Ancient Greece to the middle ages. PolSc 4380. Modern Political Thought (3) A survey of political theory from the 17th century to the present, with a focus on theoretical formulations and critiques of democratic government and the political subject. PolSc 4600. Legislative Process (3) A study of legislative structure behavior and processes with application of models to case studies. PolSc 4640. The Modern Presidency (3) An analytical study of the modern American presidency, including its constitutional, managerial, philosophical, and political aspect. PolSc 4700. Politics of Administration (3) A study of public administration from a conflict/power perspective rather than authority. A survival course for public managers. 323 PolSc 4750. Public Policy Analysis (3) A study of the American policy process, with an emphasis on the dynamics involved in the creation, adoption and implementation of selected domestic policies. PolSc 4800. Individual Projects and Research (1-3) A student may complete six credit hours but not more than three hours in any one type of project. Department approval required. PolSc 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) A maximum of four hours will be counted toward the Political Science major and only two hours will be counted toward the Political Science minor. Department approval required. PolSc 4860. Internships (1-6) A maximum of eight hours will be counted toward the Political Science major or four hours toward the Political Science minor. Department approval required. PolSc 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. PolSc 4940. Topics in American Politics & Thought (1-3) The study of selected contemporary problem areas in American politics and thought to assess the impact and implication within the U.S. domestic arena. This course may be taken twice (in different topics). This course may count once to satisfy a subfleld requirement at the discretion of the department chair. PolSc 4990. Senior Seminar/Senior Thesis (3) A seminar in the field of political science. Students will be required to produce a major paper out of this seminar. Required for Political Science majors. Prerequisite: PolSc SI3990 (3). Department approval required. I he philosophy program offers courses in three general areas: 1) Liberal Education, teaches the ideas of influential past and contemporary thinkers who have sought to understand the world in its most fundamental aspects and our experience of it. These ideas examine the nature of truth, the limits of knowledge, what we count as real, standards of right and wrong, beauty and world religions. 2) Methodology emphasizes methods of sound practical reasoning, deductive logic and language analysis. 3) Application critically analyzes non-philosophical disciplines. Thus the philosophy of democracy analyzes the value assumptions behind democratic forms of government, while medical ethics seeks to identify and resolve dilemmas arising from conflicts between medical technology and quality of life. PHILOSOPHY » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours. Course Requirements for Minor Philosophy Courses Required (6 credit hours). Philo HU1010 Intro to Philosophy (3) Philo HU1150 Critical Thinking (3) or Philo 1160 Intro to Logic (3) PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts A Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business A Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed WEBER State Univ 2002-2003 Catalog e r s i t y Weber State Univ 2002-2003 Catalog e r s i t y