COURSE OFFERINGS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (PSCI)
Lower Division
203. American Government
Political structure and processes of the American governmental system. This course meets the state code requirements in U.S. Constitution and state and local government. (GE=D2) (PSCI 203=CAN GOVT 2) (4 units)
204. International Relations
A survey of major regions and ideologies of the world, and of the basic concepts of foreign and security policies, international political economy, international law, and international organizations. (4 units)
Upper Division
300. Western Political Systems
Major Western political systems. (4 units)
304. East European Political Systems
Comparative examination of the domestic and foreign policies of East European states. (4 units)
306. Developing Political Systems
Political systems, governmental structures, political orientation andforeign policies of developing nations. (4 units)
308. Government and Politics of the Middle East
Governmental and political structures of representative states in theMiddle East, including Turkey, Israel, and the Arab States. (4 units)
310. Classical Political Thought
Classical political thought through a consideration of representativepolitical thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Thucydides, Cicero, Lucretius.(4 units)
311. Foundations of Modern Political Thought
Major political ideas of the early modern period ranging from Machiavelli through Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Burke. (4 units)
313. Modern Political Thought
Major political ideas of the nineteenth century. (4 units)
314. American Political Thought
American political ideas from the colonial period to the present. Thiscourse meets the state code requirement in U.S. history. (4 units)
315. Post Modern Political Thought
Major political ideas of the twentieth century. (4 units)
320. The Legislative Process
Law-making processes in the United States and/or other selected politicalsystems. (4 units)
325. American Foreign Policy
Political analysis of American foreign policy with emphasis on foreignpolicy making in the nuclear age. (4 units)
326. Political Parties and Interest Groups
Organization, objectives and activities of political parties and politicalinterest groups and their functions in modern political systems.(4 units)
328. Judicial Process
Process of judicial decision-making with emphasis on factors influencingthat process and concepts of judicial roles. (4 units)
330. State and Local Politics
Comparison of state and local political systems within the AmericanFederal System. This course meets the state code requirement instate and local government. (4 units)
332. California Government
The California Constitution, government and political institutions. Thiscourse is specifically designed to meet the state code requirement instate and local government. (2 units)
340. Sex and Politics
Emphasis will be on sex roles in traditional and modern political systems,sex stereotypes in politics; effects of changing technology onconventional male and female roles; dynamics of change affectingthe woman's place in the political world. (4 units)
342. The Politics of Environment
Environmental problems in their political context, including air, water,thermal and noise pollution, solid waste, population growth, resourcemanagement, and the political costs and benefits of environmentalprotection. (4 units)
352. Minority Politics
Minority groups in the American political system. May be repeated astopics change.
A. Ethnic Politics. Study of immigration with emphasis on the politicaldevelopment of major civil rights activities in the U.S. (4 units)
B. African American Politics. Perspectives, styles, problems and dynamicsof political activity in African American communities.(4 units)
C. Latino Politics. Contemporary issues and public policy questionsin the Latino/Chicano communities. (4 units)
D. Asian American Politics. Political factors affecting the Asian Americancommunities. (4 units)
E. Native American Politics. Political factors affecting Native Americancommunities. (4 units)
375. Introduction to Political Science Research
Basic ideas and research topics used by political scientists with topicsto include theory construction, research design, quantitative methodsand philosophy of science. Prerequisites: PSCI 314 and MATH110. (4 units)
380. Introduction to Public Administration
An introduction to the purposes, methods and characteristics ofpublicmanagement, including organization of public services, roles andrelationships of public administrators, accountability and the achievementof public goals. (Also offered as PA 380. Students may not receive credit for both.) (4 units)
400. International Politics
Selected theories and evolving patterns of international politics as developedwithin the nation-state system. (4 units)
410. American Constitutional Law
Principles of the American Constitution as announced by theSupreme Court in selected cases. Judicial review, separation of powers,presidential power, federalism and commerce are included. Thiscourse meets the state code requirement in the U.S. Constitution. (4 units)
411. The Bill of Rights
Limitation on federal and state power arising out of the provisions ofthe first eight and the 14th Amendments to the Constitution. Moderndevelopments are stressed. This course meets the state code requirementin the U.S. Constitution. (4 units)
412. Civil Rights
Jurisprudence of the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments as articulatedby the U.S. Supreme Court. (4 units)
428. Formulation of Public Policy
Basic approaches to public policy analysis, emphasizing interactionbetween substance and process in policy development. (4 units)
431. The American Presidency
Office and institution of the presidency of the United States.(4 units)
484. National Security Policy
Introduction to concepts and principles of national security policythrough an examination of topics in international relations, foreign policy,arms control, strategic thought and alliance strategy. (4 units)
500. International Law
Historical basis and present trends in the development of internationallaw. (4 units)
510. International Organization
History, structure and dynamics of the United Nations and other multinationalorganizations. (4 units)
520. War and Politics
The study of the origins and political consequences of war. (4 units)
530. Studies in Political Theory
Concentrated study of one political theorist or one subject in politicaltheory. May be repeated for credit as topics change. (4 units)
535. Seminar in Constitutional Law
Intensive study in one or more aspects of constitutional law. Prerequisite:one of the following: PSCI 328, 410, 411, HIST 540 or consentof instructor. (4 units)
540. Seminar in Comparative Politics
Theories, methods, and paradigms of comparative politics. May berepeated as topics change. (4 units)
560. Intergovernmental Relations
Administrative and political dynamics of relationships among national,state and local units of government. (4 units)
571. Organization of U.S. Intelligence
A self-paced study course providing detailed information about thestructure, procedures and organizational principles behind the U.S.intelligence community. (1 unit)
575. Internship in Political Science
Supervised work and study in public and private organizations. Maybe repeated once for credit. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisites:consent of instructor and department. (2 to 4 units)
590. Seminar in International Relations
Intensive study of some phase of foreign policy-making or internationalrelations to be developed by instructor with class. May berepeated for credit as topics change. (4 units)
592. Seminar in Government
An intensive study of some phase of government to be developed byinstructor with class. May be repeated for credit as topics change.(4 units)
595. Independent Study
Special topics involving library and/or field research. A total of eightunits in PSCI 595 may be applied toward graduation. Prerequisites: aminimum overall grade point average of 3.0, consent of instructor anddepartmental approval of a written proposal of a project submitted inadvance of the quarter in which the course is to be taken. (2 to4 units)
597. Senior Honors Thesis
In-depth research culminating in a written thesis. Written proposalswill be invited from seniors with a 3.5 grade point average in all politicalscience courses. Enrollment is limited to those students whoseproposals are approved by the Political Science Honors Thesis Committee.(4 units)
Graduate/Postbaccalaureate
600. Theory and History of Strategy
Examination of the literature on strategy, from ancient to moderntimes and from various cultures. Both theoretical and practical methodswill be covered. Prerequisite: PSCI 484 or equivalent. (4 units)
601. Strategic Systems and Strategic Thought
Evolution of strategic thought, policy, doctrine and force structure relativeto national security objectives. Prerequisite: PSCI 484 or equivalent.(4 units)
602. International Security
Seminar on various conceptions of international security, with emphasison current crises in international politics. Prerequisite: PSCI484 or equivalent. (4 units)
604. Seminar in International Law
Survey of the literature and a study of the Law of the Sea, AerospaceLaw, and International Regulation of the Use of Force. (4 units)
605. Topics in Strategy
Intensive study of a specific phase or area of defense strategy developedby the instructor. May be repeated once for credit, as topicschange, with consent of student's advisor. (4 units)
609. International Relations Theory
An examination of the theoretical literature on international relations,including issues of war and peace, foreign relations, and internationalsecurity. (4 units)
610. Proseminar in Political Science
Survey of the concepts and ideas that political scientists study, howthey approach the study of political phenomena, and what methodsthey employ in their analysis. The seminar will include discussion ofthe relationships of the discipline to other social science disciplinesand the unique contributions political science has made to knowledgein general and in the social sciences. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.(4 units)
611. Regional Security of Eurasia
Strategic factors in Russia and other post-Soviet states, with emphasison the relations between the military and society. (4 units)
613. Middle East Security
Middle East security, including its political, military, ideological, andeconomic components. (4 units)
621. Strategic Intelligence
The development and practice of national intelligence estimates andreporting. Formerly a topic under PSCI 605. Prerequisite: PSCI 571or consent of instructor. (4 units)
622. Arms Control
The background, history, development, and theory of arms control.Formerly a topic under PSCI 605. (4 units)
624. Politics of National Security
Examination of the influence of American political institutions andprocesses on U.S. national security strategy. Formerly a topic underPSCI 605. (4 units)
625. American Foreign Policy
Seminar on contemporary American foreign policy. May be repeatedonce as topics change. (4 units)
698. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate
Candidacy Standing
Independent study leading to completion of requirements (other thancourse work) for the master's degree. To retain classified standing inthe master's program, a student must enroll in 698 each quarter untilthe project or thesis is accepted or the comprehensive examinationpassed. Students who enroll in 698 through the university have fulluse of all university facilities. Culminating Experience: Exam, Thesis, or Project. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacyand approval of program graduate coordinator or, if an interdisciplinarystudies major, consent of the Dean of Graduate Studies.(0 units)
699. Thesis
Prerequisites: completion of coursework and consent of thesis committee.(2 units)
999. Comprehensive Examination
An assessment of the student's ability to integrate the knowledge ofthe area, show critical and independent thinking and demonstratemastery of the subject matter. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy,approval of department, completion of course work in the master'sprogram and in good academic standing. (0 units)
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