Political Science Course Descriptions

POS 2041 AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This survey course provides a comprehensive examination of the American political system. Through this course students will become familiar with theory, organization, principles, and function of the American national government, and various elements within the political system that work to shape policy outcomes. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both POS 2041 and POS 2050.

POS 2050H HONORS AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

"G" Prerequisite:ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or a satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This survey course provides a comprehensive and analytic examination of the American political system to students eligible for Honors classes. Through various teaching and learning methodologies, the student will become familiar with the theories, organization, principles and functions of the American national government. The course will cultivate independent, active learning, student participation and encourage the use of logical reasoning, in-depth analysis and critical thinking skills to examine the various elements within our political system which shape policy outcomes. Enrollment is limited to students approved to take Honors courses at the College. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both POS 2050H and POS 2041. 47 contact hours.

POS 2112 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

"G" Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is an examination of the institutions and processes of Federalism, political parties, state governments, state protected civil liberties, counties, municipalities, special districts, and regional compacts. Examples and illustrations will be drawn mainly upon the Florida government. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirement outlined in the General Education Requirements.


CPO 2002 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT

Prerequisite: POS 2041. This course is a comparative study of selected countries and their political system. The course will examine forms of government, institutions, political culture, policymaking processes and contemporary problems.


INR 2002 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Prerequisite: POS 2041 or equivalent. This course is an introductory study of the factors that affect relations among nations, including the development of nationalism; the elements that determine national power; the formulation of foreign policy; the art of diplomacy; the history and application of international law; international economics; international organizations; militarism and war; case studies involving the above; and contemporary events in international relations.