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PHYS 3305 - Introduction to Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 3315 and MATH 3331 or consent of instructor.
Description
Experimental techniques; stellar structure and evolution; galactic astronomy and cosmology; space research with emphasis on the most recent results from interplanetary spacecraft.
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PHYS 3309 - Intermediate Mechanics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: MATH 3331 and PHYS 1322 .
Description
Particle and rigid body dynamics, moving coordinates, variational principles, Lagrange and Hamilton’s formalisms, small oscillations, mechanics of continuous media.
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PHYS 3312 - Modern Optics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 1322 or, with consent of instructor, PHYS 1302 and MATH 2433 .
Description
Geometric optics, optical instruments, electromagnetic waves, interference, diffraction, polarization, lasers, holography, Fourier transform optics, and nonlinear optics.
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PHYS 3313 - Advanced Laboratory I Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PHYS 1122 , PHYS 1322 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 3110 and PHYS 3315 .
Description
Measurement of e/m, h/e, g; contemporary experiments in microwave diffraction and interference, quantized energy levels, energy distribution of beta-radiation, and chaotic systems.
Core Category: [81] Writing in the Disciplines
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PHYS 3315 - Modern Physics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 1301 and PHYS 1302 , or PHYS 1322 , and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 3331 .
Description
The fundamental concepts of quantum physics and relativity. Applications to atomic structure and spectra, black body radiation, solid state physics, and nuclei.
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PHYS 3316 - Quantum Mechanics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 3315 .
Description
Fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics: wave properties, uncertainty principles, Schroedinger equation, and operator and matrix methods.
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PHYS 3327 - Thermal Physics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 3309 .
Description
The laws of thermodynamics, elementary probability theory, kinetics and Brownian motion, equilibrium statistical mechanics of ideal systems; statistical origins of heat, temperature, and entropy are stressed.
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PHYS 3378 - Intro To Atmospheric Science Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly (formerly 1378)
Cross-Listed As: (also GEOL 3378)
Prerequisite: MATH 1310 and CHEM 1301 or CHEM 1331 or GEOL 1330 or PHYS 1301 or PHYS 1322 .
Description
The earth’s atmosphere with emphasis on the properties of air, the structure of the atmosphere, the development of storms, and the fundamentals of global climate patterns. Use of weather maps and diagrams will be emphasized.
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PHYS 3396 - Senior Research Project Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite: Directed research project culminating in a departmentally approved report. PHYS 3396 and PHYS 4396 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.
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PHYS 3399 - Senior Honors Thesis Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
Description
PHYS 3399 and PHYS 4399 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.
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PHYS 4151 - Physics Internship Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 1 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: Physics major with junior or higher standing; written permission of Department Chair.
Description
Enhancement of concepts and techniques learned in the classroom and laboratory through work experience directly related to the chemistry profession.
Note: Employer evaluation and written report required.
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PHYS 4198 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: approval of chair.
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PHYS 4297 - Selected Topics-Physics Credit Hours: 2.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 0
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PHYS 4298 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 2.0
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PHYS 4321 - Intermediate Electromagnetic Theory I Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 1322 and MATH 3363 .
Description
Electrostatics, magnetostatics.
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PHYS 4322 - Intermediate Electromagnetic Theory II Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 4321 .
Description
Maxwell’s equations, solutions of Maxwell’s equation for unbounded and bounded problems, radiation, and special relativity.
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PHYS 4337 - Introduction to Solid State Physics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 1322 and PHYS 3315 ; or consent of instructor.
Description
Lattices, reciprocal lattice and diffraction; thermal and elastic properties; cohesive energy of solids; electrons in metals; semiconductors; superconductivity; magnetism.
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PHYS 4340 - Research Methods Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisite: CUIN 3351 and one of CHEM 1111 , CHEM 1117 , BIOL 1161 , BIOL 1162 , PHYS 1101 , PHYS 1121 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Students perform four independent inquiries, combining skills from mathematics and science to solve research problems.
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PHYS 4342 - Science By Inquiry Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: CUIN 3351 and either PHYS 1301 or PHYS 1321 .
Description
This course is designed to build students’ deeper conceptual understanding of science concepts and pedagogical knowledge through a process of guided inquiry.
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PHYS 4345 - Physics for Pre-Service Teachers Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: EDUC 3301 or CUIN 3221 .
Description
Course for preservice teachers designed to build content knowledge and effective pedagogical approaches to teaching science. Students will engage in discovery-learning modules and integrate the TEKS into their science lessons.
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PHYS 4350 - Computational Physics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 3315 , MATH 3331 , and COSC 1410 .
Description
Simulation of classical and quantum mechanical problems on digital computers using numerical and Monte Carlo techniques.
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PHYS 4356 - Introduction to Particle Physics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 3316 .
Description
Basic building blocks of matter, quarks and leptons, and their interactions; symmetry principles, such as discrete symmetries (C, P and T) and flavor symmetries based on the SU(N) groups; violation of some of the symmetries, such as parity symmetry in weak interactions. Phenomenology will be summarized in the framework of the Standard Model.
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PHYS 4396 - Senior Research Project Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite: Directed research project culminating in a departmentally approved report. PHYS 3396 and PHYS 4396 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.
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PHYS 4397 - Selected Topics in Physics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: senior standing and consent of instructor.
Description
Such topics as solid state, nuclear, theoretical, and space physics.
May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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PHYS 4398 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: approval of chair.
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PHYS 4399 - Senior Honors Thesis Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite: PHYS 3399 and approval of department chair.
Description
PHYS 3399 and PHYS 4399 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.
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PHYS 4421 - Electronic Devices and Their Applications Credit Hours: 4.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PHYS 1122 or consent of instructor.
Description
Electronic circuits and devices with applications to scientific research.
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PHYS 4498 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 0 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: approval of chair.
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PHYS 4598 - Special Problems Credit Hours: 5.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 5 Lab Contact Hours: 0
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POLS 1107 - Texas Constitution and Government Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 1 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 1107 Federal and Texas Constitution
Prerequisite: by permission only.
Description
Introduction to history and politics of the Texas Constitution and government. Emphasis on functions, structure characteristics, impacts, amendment procedures and political philosophy that underlie written constitution and Texas government.
Note: Enrollment limited to students who have completed 6 hours of Core Government.
Core Category: [70] Government/Political Science
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POLS 1195 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credit Hours: 1.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 1 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: None.
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POLS 1294 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credit Hours: 2.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: None.
Description
Special Topics in Political Science.
Note: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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POLS 1333 - Introduction to Political Science Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Description
General introduction to the study of politics, the various subfields in the discipline, and the variety of approaches.
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POLS 1335 - World Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: credit for or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1303 or consent of instructor.
Description
Analysis of the major conflicts of contemporary world politics from a social science perspective.
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POLS 1336 - U.S. and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 2333
Description
Introduction to the constitutions and politics of the United States and Texas, emphasizing constitutional structure, federalism, separation of powers, limited government, public opinion, elections, and civil liberties. (Introductory category)
Core Category: [70] Government/Political Science
TCCNS Equivalent: GOVT 2306
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POLS 1337 - U.S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 2334
Description
Introduction to the institutions of government with an emphasis on the congress, the president, and the federal courts. (Introductory category.)
Core Category: [70] Government/Political Science
TCCNS Equivalent: GOVT 2305
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POLS 1393 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: None.
Description
Special Topics in Political Science.
Note: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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POLS 2336 - U.S. and Texas Constitutions, Politics, and Institutions Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 1
Description
Constitutions and politics of the United States and Texas, emphasizing constitutional structure; executive, legislative, and judiciary institutions, state and federal; limited government, public opinion, elections, and civil liberties.
Core Category: [70] Government/Political Science
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POLS 2340 - Greek Classics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1303 and 1304 or equivalent.
Description
One or more texts in ancient political philosophy. (Introductory category.)
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POLS 2341 - Renaissance Classics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: ENGL 1303 and 1304 or equivalent.
Description
One or more texts in modern political philosophy. (Introductory category.)
Core Category: [81] Writing in the Disciplines
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POLS 2342 - Introduction to National Security Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Introduction to intelligence and security needs, problems, and risk confronted by private and governmental organizations and national and homeland security.
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POLS 2346 - The Politics of Greek Theatre Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
A study of the influence of Greek comedy and tragedy on the politics of democratic Athens. (Introductory category.)
Core Category: [50] Creative Arts
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POLS 3309 - Democratization Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 .
Description
Uses theories of democracy to analyze how democratic institutions function in developing and developed countries. Examines factors that promote democratization, and challenges of democratic consolidation.
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POLS 3310 - Introduction to Political Theory Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Analysis of the texts of political theory from Plato to present to address enduring problems of politics.
Core Category: [81] Writing in the Disciplines
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POLS 3311 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Theory and methodology of comparative politics. (Introductory category.)
Core Category: [80] Social & Behavioral Sciences
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POLS 3312 - Arguments, Data, and Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
Learn how experts use surveys, experiments, and observations to test claims about politics and policy outcomes.
Core Category: [90] Math/Reasoning
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POLS 3313 - Introduction to International Relations Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Approaches to international politics, power, the nation-state and nationalism, diplomacy, causes of conflict, sources of interdependence, international law and organization.
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POLS 3314 - Introduction to Public Administration Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
The political environment of public administration and its basic concepts, structures, and processes in the United States.
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POLS 3315 - International Organization Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Impact of world politics on international organization and influence of international organization on foreign policy.
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POLS 3316 - Statistics for Political Scientists Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: MATH 1310 , POLS 1336 , and 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Statistical analysis of quantitative data in political science. Applied to elections, public policy, business, industry, and economics, facilitating student usage of relevant software for evaluating quantitative data.
Core Category: [90] Math/Reasoning
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POLS 3318 - Introduction to Public Policy Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
The nature and functions of public policy, policy institutions and processes, and policy evaluations with a primary focus on the United States.
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POLS 3319 - Politics of Social Policy Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 3380
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Public policy initiatives in areas of civil rights, welfare, education, human resources, and housing, including criteria for evaluating proper impact.
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POLS 3320 - Government and Politics in Great Britain Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 4320
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
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POLS 3321 - Politics of Mexico Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Study of contemporary Mexican politics identifying key players, institutions, and factors involved in Mexico’s political development.
Typically Offered: Spring
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POLS 3322 - Introduction to Latin American Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 4322
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Major political systems of Latin America.
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POLS 3323 - Introduction to the Government and Politics of India Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Introduction to Indian national government, elections, public opinion, political parties, interest groups, foreign relations, Indian political history, and contemporary challenges and issues.
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POLS 3324 - Government and Politics in Contemporary Germany Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Description
Historical and geographical perspectives on recurrent issues in contemporary German politics, such as territorial boundaries, strength of the central state, and appropriate institutions for ensuring democratic stability.
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POLS 3325 - Government and Politics of Russia and the Commonwealth Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 4325
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
(see also: Comparative Politics category)
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POLS 3326 - Government and Politics in the Middle East Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 4326
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
Cultural and socioeconomic underpinnings of politics; political structures and processes of different states and their international relations.
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POLS 3328 - Politics of the Developing Areas Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 3311 or POLS 3313 .
Description
Major problems of political, socioeconomic, and cultural development in selected areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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POLS 3329 - The Nations of Europe Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
Survey of the governments of Europe.
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POLS 3330 - International Political Economy: Policy-Making in a Global World Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 3330 Comparative Political Economy
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
Analysis of business-government relations and challenges to the state in a globalized world from an international and comparative perspectives.
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POLS 3331 - American Foreign Policy Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 4341
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
The foreign policy-making process and factors influencing U.S. international behavior, especially since World War II.
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POLS 3333 - Comparative Elections Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
Current political controversies and effects of campaign and election rules on political competition and election outcomes in the United States and other modern democracies. (Comparative Politics category.)
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POLS 3335 - Political Terrorism Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalents, and POLS 3313 , or consent of instructor.
Description
Terrorism as a form of political extremism; structure, dynamics, and tactics of major terrorist groups throughout the world; threat to the United States and methods of counter-terrorism.
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POLS 3336 - Globalization Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 .
Description
Examines the political implications of growing economic interdependence, including reciprocal relations between global economy and national/local politics, economics, and society.
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POLS 3340 - Ancient and Medieval Political Thought Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
An examination of the political theories and institutions of the ancient world, with emphasis on works by Plato, Aristotle, Thucydides, Xenophon.
Core Category: [40] Language, Philosophy, & Culture
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POLS 3341 - Foundations of Modern Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
A survey of major works of political theory from 16th through 19th centuries, including Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Hume, Rousseau, Marx.
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POLS 3342 - Liberalism and Its Critics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
Examination of political theories in the liberal tradition, focusing on protection of individual freedoms against social demands, maintenance of socio-economic equality, and idea of state Neutrality.
Core Category: [40] Language, Philosophy, & Culture
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POLS 3343 - Democratic Theory Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
A critical examination of the theoretical principles and practical conditions for popular control of government, with particular attention to the historical foundations and development of democracy.
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POLS 3344 - International Law and the Law of War Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Introduction to legal principles and procedures of recognized public international law and laws of war.
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POLS 3345 - National Security Law Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Constitutional and Congressional allocation and judicial review of war-making powers, security issues and organizations, control/oversight of intelligence gathering and covert operations, terrorism, the use of the military.
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POLS 3346 - Human Rights Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Exploration of the scope, protection, and enforcement of international human rights and the politics surrounding their protection.
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POLS 3347 - Multiculturalism in Theory and Practice Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
An examination of political theories that grapple with how we should treat cultural, religious, racial, and gender differences in a multicultural and pluralistic world.
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POLS 3348 - Left, Right, and Center Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Study of the principles of conservative and progressive politics political theories and their historical roots.
Core Category: [81] Writing in the Disciplines
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POLS 3349 - Foundations in American Political Thought Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Introduction of fundamental questions in American political experience. Emphasis on period from Founding to Civil War.
Core Category: [81] Writing in the Disciplines
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POLS 3350 - Public Law - Political Theory Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
The philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of Anglo-American legal system, and its impact on public policy, separation of powers, and constitutional change.
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POLS 3351 - Law in Literature and Film Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 ,and 1337 , or Consent of Instructor.
Description
Study of how literature and film change and reflect laws and the practice of law.
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POLS 3353 - Policy and Administration Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 3389
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
The role of administrative agencies in policy formation and implementation. Topics include agency organization, procedures, political influences, interpersonal behavior, and compliance.
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POLS 3354 - Law and Society Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 4354
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
How the values and attitudes of society influence the content and enforcement of the law, and how
changes in the law causes changes in society.
Core Category: [80] Social & Behavioral Sciences
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POLS 3355 - Judicial Process Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 4355
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 .
Description
Development and operations of courts and related institutions; impact of judicial decisions upon the political system.
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POLS 3356 - Introduction to Constitutional Law Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 4356
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
American constitutional law using major Supreme Court cases and other materials.
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POLS 3357 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 4357
Prerequisite: POLS 3356 .
Description
American constitutional principles related to the area of civil rights and civil liberties.
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POLS 3358 - Judicial Behavior Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 4359
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Judicial decision-making process in single-judge and collegial courts; interaction among judges on collegial courts.
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POLS 3359 - Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Workings of the criminal justice system. Examines their victims, communities, and the police.
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POLS 3360 - Politics and Mass Media Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Impact of the mass media coverage on American political institutions, the election process, and public opinion in general and the appropriate role of media and news in a society.
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POLS 3361 - Politics and Literature Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
An examination of enduring political problems through the study of classic works of literature.
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POLS 3362 - Political Marketing Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, and junior standing, or consent of instructor.
Description
Techniques that political candidates, parties, and interest groups utilize in elections, focusing upon television and radio advertising, direct mail, phone banks, and candidate utilization, with special emphasis on gubernatorial campaigns in Texas.
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POLS 3363 - Groups in the Political Process Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Organizational characteristics of interest groups; types of political interest groups; strategy and tactics of group politics; impact on policy and the political system in general.
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POLS 3364 - Legislative Processes Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 .
Description
Organization, operation, behavior, and functions of American legislatures; emphasis usually on Congress.
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POLS 3365 - Polls, Public Opinion, and American Democracy Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1337 , or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Reliability of polls predictions, use by public officials on publically preferred policies, and whose opinions are followed and whose are ignored and why. Analysis the methods of polling and effect on the results.
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POLS 3366 - Political Parties Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1337 .
Description
History and organization of political parties in the United States; function of parties for the political system; electoral base of American political parties.
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POLS 3367 - United States Campaigns and Elections Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Formerly POLS 3367 Presidential Elections
Prerequisite: POLS 1337 .
Description
Using both historic and current elections to examine strategies candidates employ, the role of money and media, and how voters respond.
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POLS 3368 - Race, Gender and Ethnic Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.
Description
Examines the roles, strategies and different levels of success minority groups and women have had in the American political system.
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POLS 3369 - The Presidency Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 .
Description
Role of the president and the bureaucracy in policy-making, emphasizing the influence of the man on the office and the office on the man.
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POLS 3370 - State Government and Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Problems facing the states in the 20th century; roles of the legislature and governor; party systems, finances, and taxation; nature of governmental policies.
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POLS 3371 - Introduction to Urban Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
The city and its environment including social, economic, and governmental problems resulting from increased urbanization.
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POLS 3372 - Latino Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Description
Analysis of the cultural, economic, sociological, and psychological roots of the political life of Latinos and their impact on current political struggles.
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POLS 3373 - Inside Texas Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 ,and 1337 , or Consent of Instructor.
Description
Advanced approach to Texas politics from before the Texas revolution to today. Examines the roots of the State’s political culture, scandals, battles over policy, party shifts, voting trends, and the characters that have shaped Texas.
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POLS 3375 - Health Policy and Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: POLS 1336 ,and 1337 , or Consent of Instructor.
Description
Problems and opportunities in the health and medical care system in the context of political institutions, processes, and behavior.
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