Classes
202 American Political Behavior
An analysis of the political process in the United States, including political parties, interest groups, public opinion, elections, and voting behavior. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: POLI 101, ENVI 250, or permission.
204 Mass Media and American Politics
An examination of the news and entertainment media, both print and broadcast, and their effects on government, elected officials, and society. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 or permission.
209 Research Methods in Public Affairs
An examination of research methodologies techniques used in the study of pubic policy and politics. The course emphasizes both qualitative and quantitative methods. The lab focuses on statistical applications.
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Lab: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: POLI 101 and at least one other course in the major or ENVI 250, sophomore status, or permission.
401 Seminar in Public Policy
Supervised review of a literature and research project in the discipline of political science. (1)
Seminar: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor; senior major status; POLI 270 and 250.
IL 277 Guns and Gun Policy
This course explores the role of guns in American society and American politics through examination of the Second Amendment, public opinion, interest groups on all sides of the issue, and the elected and other governmental officials who help shape our policy regarding guns. (1)
INQ 260 Public Opinion Polling
