530 Course Descriptions POLS 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. POLS 3990 - Quantitative Analysis (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. POLS 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. POLS 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." POLS 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. POLS 4070 DV - 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. POLS 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. POLS 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. POLS 4190 - Theories of International Politics (3) An analysis of traditional and contemporary theories offered to explain politics in the international arena. POLS 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. POLS 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. POLS 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. POLS 4600 - American Congress (3) A study of the United States Congress and its members. This course examines the legislative decision making process as well as an emphasis on the history of the institution. POLS 4640 - American Presidency (3) A study of the United States presidency and the people who have held the office. This course examines individual presidential character and personality as well as providing a survey of the history of the institution. POLS 4700 - Politics of Administration (3) A study of public administration from a conflict/power perspective rather than authority. A survival course for public managers. POLS 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. POLS 4800 - Individual Projects and Research (1-3) A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor. Prerequisite: Department approval required. POLS 4830 - Directed Readings (1-3) A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor. Prerequisite: Department approval required. POLS 4860 - Internships (1-6) A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor. Prerequisite: Department approval required. POLS 4870 - Internship in Perspective (3) This course is designed to put the internship experience in broader context. Students will read books and articles on current issues and then focus on the way that government and non-governmental institutions combine to make policy. In this students will take their political science knowledge and apply it to practical politics. Co-Re quisite: POLS 4860. POLS 4880 - Internship Research (3) This course is designed to complement the student intern's experience while in the placement. This course is designed to give the student a chance to do a research project based on his or her experience in the internship. The research evolves out of assignments given at the internship. Prerequisite: POLS 4860. POLS 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. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog