COURSES OF STUDY
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PS 111 Humor and the Cynical Political Mind (1)
Examines politics and political issues through the perspective of
humor, satire, and parody. The significance and impact of humor on
the political process and on political knowledge will be explored,
and a variety of humorous forms will be analyzed, including editorial
cartoons, comic strips, late night television, situation comedies, radio
talk shows, movies, and books. An emphasis will be placed on politics
in the United States.
PS 180 From Babylonia to Redlands: Maps and Our Environment (1)
An exploration and critical examination of the history, uses of,
and changing significance of mapping, particularly related to the
environment. Readings, discussions, collaborative activities, and hands-
on exposure to geographic information systems (GIS, or electronic
mapping software) will comprise the bulk of course activities. Although
the focus is on the environment, students will find the knowledge and
skills developed in this course applicable to numerous fields of inquiry.
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Also listed as UES 180.)
PS 195 Talk, Talk, Spin, Spin: Politics, Media, and Political Culture (1)
Explores the relationship between politics, media, and political culture.
The course examines relevant literature and focuses primarily on the
impact of television, print journalism, political advertising, public
opinion, and popular culture on the norms and values which undergird
the American political system. Fall.
PS 204 Survey Data Analysis and Statistics (1)
Theory and practice in formulating hypotheses and evaluating them
by analyzing secondary sources of data with statistical analysis
software. Emphasis is placed on data management, data analysis,
the use of appropriate statistics, and the interpretation of statistical
output. Though intended as a prerequisite for EC 304, PS 304 or
SO 304, this course can help any student develop analytical skills.
Laboratory required. (Also listed as EC 204 and SO 204, this course
may be counted for credit in economics, political science or sociology.)
Prerequisite: EC 201 or EC 202 or PS 101 or SO 101. Fall.
PS 210 Environmental Problems and Policy (1)
An introduction to U.S. and international policies that address our
many significant environmental problems. There are more than 30
major U.S. environmental laws, and over 300 international agreements
addressing environmental issues ranging from transboundary air
pollution to trade in endangered species to nuclear non-proliferation.
Selected U.S. and international policies and processes are highlighted,
and challenges and successes of U.S. and international environmental
policy are explored. (a Leadership Studies designated course) (Also
listed as UES 210.) Fall.
PS 235 Introduction to International Relations (1)
An introduction to the study of international relations focusing on
interactions of post Cold War international systems and actors.
