Political Science
College of Arts & Sciences
Introduction to American Politics
CAS PO 211
Undergraduate core course. Study of the national political structure; emphasis on Congress, the executive, administrative agencies, and the judiciary. Relations between formal institutions, parties, and interest groups. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
Introduction to Public Policy
CAS PO 241
Undergraduate core course. Analysis of several issue areas: civil rights, school desegregation, welfare and social policy, education and urban housing, energy, and the environment. Characteristics of policy systems in each issue area are analyzed to identify factors which may affect the content and implementation of public policies. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
Introduction to Comparative Politics
CAS PO 251
Undergraduate core course. Examines different patterns of political development and contemporary politics in Western Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the former Soviet bloc. Introduces the comparative method in political science and competing theories of political development and political change. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
Introduction to International Relations
CAS PO 271
Undergraduate core course. Study of basic factors in international relations, Western state systems, balance of power, nationalism, and imperialism. Primarily for concentrators. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 1 (May 22-June 26)
| Course Start Date | Wednesday, May 22, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Wednesday, June 26, 2013 |
Meets w/IR271Summer 2 (July 1-August 7)
| Course Start Date | Monday, July 1, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Wednesday, August 7, 2013 |
Meets w/IR271Special Topics in American Politics
CAS PO 300
Topic for Summer 2013: Campaigns and Elections in the U.S. Examines how campaigns are fought and lost in contemporary U.S. politics and the longer term trends that help explain election outcomes. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
Topic: Campaigns and Elections in the USCampaigns and Elections Around the World
CAS PO 302
Electoral campaigns in Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Changes in campaigns over time; role of international political consultants; influence of party systems, electoral systems, campaign finance regulation, vote buying, and mass media; campaign effects on voting behavior and public opinion. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
Meets w/IR302America At War: The Response to 9/11
CAS PO 309
Investigates America's wars against terrorism, focusing on Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan, from 9/11 to the present. Traces the decisions that led to the wars, the military strategies employed, and the political ramifications of these conflicts in the U.S. and abroad. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
No pre-req requiredThe Judicial Process
CAS PO 315
Introduction to the judicial process. Topics include the role of lawyers and judges, the structure of the court system, juries, and legal reasoning. Primarily intended for students who have little or no exposure to law courses. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
Presidential Leadership
CAS PO 317
Presidential power and functions; relations with Congress, political party, and the public; personality and leadership; and comparative study of selected presidents. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
Law and Justice in American Society
CAS PO 349
This course studies contemporary legal, political, and policy controversies by combining Supreme Court cases and doctrine with political science and policy analysis perspectives. Issues include affirmative action, health care, school choice, gay marriage, and political participation. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
Africa in International Politics
CAS PO 390
Introduction to the international relations of post-colonial Africa. Core themes include the politics of post-independence international alignments, the external causes and effects of authoritarian rule, and Africa's role in the global political economy. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340
Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
Meets w/IR351