GENERAL SCIENCE COURSES (GNSC)
111 The Physical Environment: Atoms to Galaxies (3)
Description of physical science from three view points: its historical and sociological significance, the processes of science, and the present content of scientific fact and theory. Topics include physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy. Prerequisite: 2 units of college preparatory mathematics or Mathematics 106, or approval of the head of the department. Corequisite: General Science 181 Laboratory, or approval of department head.
115 Science and Society (3)
Explores the interrelationship of science and society through discussion of scientific issues that are vitally important to our society and everyday life. Specific topics may very in keeping with current issues, but are likely to include technology revolution, the energy crisis and possible solutions, the importance of science to our economy and defense, the impact of politics and the economy on scientific research, and space science. On demand. Prerequisite: Two units of college preparatory Math or Math 106, or approval department head.
181 General Science Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany general science 111. Studies involve error analysis, circuits, optics, nuclear radiation, heal and temperature, pH Measurements, astronomy measurements, identification of minerals, a geological field trip, and a visit to Jones Observatory. Every semester. Two hours per week. Corequisite: General Science 111 or approval department head.
Political Science, Public Administration and Nonprofit Management
Professor Fouad Moughrabi, Head
Students majoring in political science may earn a B.S. degree, choosing one of four concentrations: Public Administration, American Studies, International and Comparative Studies, or Legal Studies.
The department offers courses in five major subfields of the discipline: political behavior and methodology (200, 202, 203, 302, 303, 401r); political theory (213, 314, 316, 411r, 424); public law and administration (221, 223, 224, 320, 321, 322, 323, 421r, 422r, 423, 434); American institutions and processes (233, 234, 330, 331, 333, 335, 336, 431r, 432, 436); and international relations and comparative government (242, 244, 246, 341, 343r, 345, 346, 347, 348, 441r, 442r). Some students may also participate in the State Government Internship Program, the Metropolitan Government Internship Program, the National/International Government Internship Program, or the Judicial Honors Internship.
Political Science (B.S.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses one, from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses other than Political Science. (6 hours)
Minor Requirement
All Political Science majors must complete a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Major and Related Courses
Requirements depend upon the concentration declared.
2846 - Public Administration Concentration
- 9 hours including Political Science 101, 102, 200
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 200 level (excluding 200). Must include Political Science 223
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 300 level with at least 6 hours from 324, 330, 331, 336, 350
- 15 hours in Political Science courses at the 400 level including at least 6 hours from the Public Administration area approved by the departmental advisor and no more than 6 hours from Political Science 461r, 462r, 463, 464, 471r, 472, 473r, 474, 475, 476, 481, 495r, 497r, 498r or 499r
- Related courses (12 hours): English 279 or 300 or Political Science 495; Economics 101 and 102; and 3 hours from Human Services 202, 300, or 301
2848 - American Studies Concentration
- 9 hours including Political Science 101, 102, 200
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 200 level (excluding 200). Must include one of the following: 203, 213, 233, or 234.
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 300 level with at least 6 hours from 302, 314, 321, 322, 323, 324, 330, 331, 333, 335, 336, 345
- 15 hours in Political Science courses at the 400 level including at least 6 hours of appropriate American Studies courses approved by the departmental advisor and no more than 6 hours from Political Science 461r, 462r, 463, 464, 471r, 472, 473r, 474, 475, 476, 481, 495r, 497r, 498r or 499r
- Related courses (12 hours): English 279 or 300 or Political Science 495; Economics 101; History 203 and 204
2851 - International and Comparative Studies Concentration
- 9 hours including Political Science 101, 102, 200
- 9 hours in Political Science courses at the 200 level (excluding 200). Must include at least 3 hours from Political Science 242, 244 or 246
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 300 level with at least 6 hours from 341, 343r, 345, 346, 347
- 15 hours in Political Science courses at the 400 level including at least 6 hours of International and Comparative Studies courses approved by the departmental advisor and no more than 6 hours from Political Science 461r, 462r, 463, 464, 471r, 472, 473r, 474, 475, 476, 481, 495r, 497r, 498r or 499r
- Related courses (20 hours): English 279 or 300 or Political Science 495; 2 years of one foreign language at the college level;
- Economics 101
2852 - Legal Studies Concentration
- 9 hours including Political Science 101, 102, 200
- 9 hours in Political Science courses at the 200 level (excluding 200). Must include Political Science 221.
- 9 hours in Political Science courses at the 300 level with at least 6 hours from 320, 321, 322, 323
- 15 hours in Political Science courses at the 400 level including at least 6 hours of courses from the public law subfield approved by the departmental advisor and no more than 6 hours from Political Science 461r, 462r, 463, 464, 471r, 472, 473r, 474, 475, 476, 481, 495r, 497r, 498r or 499r
- Related courses (12 hours): English 279 or 300 or Political Science 495; Economics 101 and 102; Philosophy 211
