Political Science

College of Arts & Sciences

  • Introduction to International Relations

    CAS PO 171

    Undergraduate core course. Explores major issues in international relations, including conflict, cooperation, and governance. Addresses dominant international relations theories and their application. Investigates state system, international law and organization, transnational actors, state behavior, and globalization. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    B1 (IND) Mon./Wed./Fri. 1-3:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateMonday, June 29, 2026
    Last day to addMonday, July 6, 2026
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 6, 2026
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeWednesday, July 22, 2026
    Course End DateFriday, August 7, 2026
    Location: MCS B33     
    Florian Bodamer
    Meets w/CAS IR 271

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