6 courses with the subject POL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
POL 232Introduction to Political Science3
FALL This course introduces the theory and practice of politics, government, and administration, with special emphasis on the American constitutional system. An overview of the scope and methods of the field is given. Offered alternate years (odd)
This course examines the politics and processes of American government at the national, state and local level: the constitutional foundations of American government; national institutions, chiefly the presidency, Congress and Supreme Court; and the political forces that shape American government, including elections, parties and interest groups.
Beginning with the underpinnings of government and a survey of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, this course focuses on the forms and functions of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches of the U.S. Government. This course may not be taken in addition to
A continuation of POL 2511 , this course begins with an overview of state and local governments and then focuses on key components of the U.S. political process. Topics include political parties, interest groups, the media, public policy and political participation. This course may not be taken in addition to
SPRING This course focuses on the historical development of political thought in America, including a survey of key political theorists from the seventeenth century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to the relationship between American political institutions and culture. (Cross-listed as HIS 301X ) Offered alternate years (odd)
SPRING This course studies the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing the interpretation of its provisions by the courts and its application to law enforcement and individual rights. Offered alternate years (odd)