Politics and Economics Department | Majors,
Minors
Lower Division Courses |
Upper Division Courses
An introduction to the institutions of the American government and political system, including political parties, the media and interest groups. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
This course is designed for students who wish to participate in intercollegiate debate and speech competitions. It will include lecture/discussion sessions and mock debates. Students may compete and attend lecture/discussion sessions without enrolling for credit. Only three credits of credit will count toward the major in Politics and Economics or International Political Economy. This course does not fulfill any General Education Curriculum requirement.
A survey examination of the actors and issues in global politics. Emphasis is placed on conceptual, analytical, and theoretical foundations of the field. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY or SOCIAL SCIENCES)
Fall, Winter. A study of international diplomacy through simulation exercises of the United Nations and related international organizations. Topics will vary according to the current agenda of international policy making. As international issues can range from terrorism and war to climate change and health care students from all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to enroll. May be repeated for credit. Only three credits of POE 199 and POE 399 (Model United Nations II) will count toward a major in the POE department. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY and SOCIAL SCIENCES)
A discussion-based course covering topics in renewable and nonrenewable resource use, sustainable yields in fisheries, transportation issues, management of endangered species, and land-use management (e.g., urban sprawl). Primary focus will be on issues of regional significance (e.g., conservation of Pacific salmon stocks, water-use management). Economic concepts covered include market failure, cost-benefit analysis, monetary evaluation of the environment, and sustainable economic development. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
An interdisciplinary survey of countries in Pacific Asia. Students will consider the search for freedom, equality, and order across the region by comparing the diverse experiences of Asian states and societies. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY or SOCIAL SCIENCES)
Alt. years. An introductory examination of the legal process and the role of law in society. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY or SOCIAL SCIENCES)
An introduction to the public policy process and the analysis of specific public policies. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
An introduction to the major themes of political philosophy. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
An examination of the trends and dilemmas related to American foreign policy. Emphasis is on America's foreign policy style as a superpower from World War II to the present as well as debates over America's interests, obligations, and policy options. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
A comparative study of governments and political activity. Industrial democracies, transitional democracies, and various forms of authoritarian rule are examined. Case studies are drawn from Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY or SOCIAL SCIENCES)
Fall. Prereq.: MAT 105 and sophomore standing or permission. An introduction to classical political economy philosophies and the economic principles that were developed in response to such philosophies. These principles will be used to promote understanding of how economic considerations constrain and influence political decisions and processes. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
Fall: Prereq,: MAT 105 and sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. An introduction to economic analysis which includes a brief historical overview of the evolution of the market economy and an investigation of basis microeconomic principles and the historical context within which they were first developed (SOCIAL SCIENCES).
Fall: Prereq,: POE 271 and sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. An introduction to macroeconomic analysis. The course investigates the problems of unemployment, inflation, business cycles and international trade, among other macroeconomic problems. (SOCIAL SCIENCES).
An introduction to scientific inquiry, search strategies for acquiring data, political science methods for evaluating data and statistical techniques for analyzing data. Students pursuing a major or a minor in Politics and Economics or International Political Economy must complete the introductory core before enrolling in this course. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)