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PSCI 338 - Government and Politics of Selected Latin America Nation-State(s) Units: 3
Detailed analysis of the government and politics of a particular Latin American nation-state. The content of each course is reflected by its title. (CP) Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated as countries change for a total of six (6) units. Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 339 - Introduction to the Politics of the Arab World Units: 3
Introduction to the politics and societies of the Middle East and North Africa with emphases on dispelling common misconceptions about the Arab and Islamic world, the impact of European colonialism, and detailed analysis of the government and politics of particular Arab countries. (CP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 340 - Asian Politics Units: 3
Focus on China, Japan, Korea, and the ASEAN states. Political behavior, ideas, and institutions of East Asia. Role of competing ideologies and systems of behavior, interaction of domestic and foreign policies. (CP)
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PSCI 341 - Latin American Politics Through Film Units: 3
Through a series of films, documentaries, readings, and group discussion, the course is designed to bring to life a diverse region that encompasses great wealth and desperate poverty, with democratic and statist governments and a complex, multicultural heritage. (CP) May be repeated for a total of six (6) units with consent of instructor. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 342 - Issues in Latin American Politics Units: 3
Analysis of selected contemporary issues affecting the processes of political and economic development in Latin America, including similarities and differences in the experiences of various Latin American states. The content of each course is reflected by its title. (CP)
- Democratization
- Economic Development
- Environmental Politics of Latin America
May be repeated as issues/themes change for a total of six (6) units. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 343 - Power and Gender in the Muslim World Units: 3
Explores the intersection between Islam, gender, culture, and politics in Muslim countries in contemporary Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. (CP) Also offered as WMST 343 . Students may not receive credit for both. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 348 - Government and Politics of a Selected Nation-States Units: 3
Detailed analysis of a particular political system. (CP) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 349 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics Units: 3
Selected topics in comparative politics. (CP) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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PSCI 350 - Global Governance Units: 3
Basic international political principles and practices, including characteristics of the international system, foreign policy making, security and defense, alliances, law and organization, and international conflict. (INP)
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 355 - U.S. Foreign Policy Units: 3
Formulation and execution of foreign policy in the United States, including an analysis of competing ideological concepts, the role of the President and Congress, and the influence of public opinion. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 356 - Russia and the World Units: 3
Analysis of the changes in international politics resulting from the breakup of the Soviet Union and the emergence of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Focuses on changes from Soviet period, relations among former republics, and impact on international security. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 357 - Foreign Policy of a Selected Nation-State Units: 3
Detailed analysis of the foreign policy of a selected nation-state. (INP) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 358 - America in Vietnam — The Vietnam War Units: 3
Examines the literature on the Vietnam War: what were its causes; how did America get involved; what were the U.S. decision-making processes involved. It does this in two fundamental ways. First, examines the history of Vietnam, its origins, its relations with its neighbors, etc. Second, examines literature concerning the causes of U.S. involvement; presumed “lessons” therefrom; and the actual decision-making processes. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 359 - The United States and the Arab World Units: 3
Historical analysis of relations between the United States and various Arab countries with particular emphases on the geo-strategic politics of oil, the United States’ response to the increasing role of religion in the politics of the Middle East and North Africa, and the regional impact of Great Power rivalries like those between Britain and France, and the United States and the Soviet Union. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 361 - U.S.-Latin American Relations Units: 3
Examines relations between the U.S. and Latin America, including an overview of significant historical epochs and the analysis of major contemporary political issues. (INP)
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 362 - International Relations in a Selected Region Units: 3
Detailed analysis of international interactions within a selected global region. (INP) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 364A - Arab-Israeli Conflict: Origins to 1948 Units: 3
Detailed study of relations between Jews, Muslims, and Christians in the Middle East from ancient times to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 364B - Arab-Israeli Conflict: 1948 to the Present Units: 3
Detailed study of relations between Israelis and Palestinians, Israel and the Arab countries, and United States policy towards the Middle East, from the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 to the present day. (INP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 362 A. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 365 - International Organization and Law Units: 3
Historical development and contemporary structure of international organizations, such as the United Nations, NATO, and regional economic associations. Development of international law and settlement of international disputes. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 366 - The Search for Peace: The Arab-Israeli Peace Process Units: 3
A study of the main approaches to conflict resolution through a focus on the Arab-Israeli peace process. The discussion will include theories of conflict and conflict resolution, peace studies, negotiation, the role of external powers, and mediation. Explores the theoretical topics through a critical examination of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, beginning with Jewish settlement in Ottoman Palestine in the 1880s to the present peace process. (INP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 362 -1. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 368 - Model United Nations Units: 3
Examines the history, principles,institutional organization and functions of the United Nations. Theories of multilateral negotiation and norms of diplomatic engagement will be reviewed. In addition, this course provides the medium to simulate the activities of the U.N. General Assembly. Each student will represent a country, and is responsible to pursue and protect the interests of that country in interaction with other participants. (INP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 390 G. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 369 - Special Topics in International Relations Units: 3
Selected topics in international relations. (INP) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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PSCI 370 - Foundations of Political Thought Units: 3
Analysis of basic concepts and principle political theorists from the Greeks to the present, including Plato, Machiavelli, Locke, John Stuart Mill, and Marx. (PT)
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PSCI 371 - Ancient and Medieval Political Theory Units: 3
Detailed analysis of political thought from Plato to Aquinas. Major themes include citizenship, justice, equality, and democracy. (PT)
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PSCI 372 - Democracy and the Modern States Units: 3
Detailed analysis of political thought from Machiavelli to Burke. Major themes include popular government, the role of the state, civil-religious relations, and popular sovereignty. (PT)
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PSCI 373 - Contemporary Political Ideologies Units: 3
Detailed analysis of 19th and 20th Century political thought, including Marx, Freud, Weber, and Existentialists. Major themes include individual freedom, class conflict, elitism, and totalitarianism. (PT)
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PSCI 379 - Special Topics in Political Theory Units: 3
Selected topics in political theory. (PT) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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PSCI 390 - Topics in Political Science Units: 3
Selected topics in the field of Political Science. (GP) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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PSCI 391 - Gender and Public Policy Units: 3
Using gender as a lens, examines women and men as actors in variety of policy settings ranging from economic policies, education, equal opportunity, child care to reproductive rights in the U.S. Analyzes how policies have differently affected women and men socially, politically, and economically and across racial and ethnic lines. Considers social construction of gender, feminism and men’s studies, as they relate to political and policy issues, such as Title IX, ERA, and issues of educational and economic equity. (USGP) Enrollment Requirements: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in U.S. Constitution (Dc).
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 392 - Religion and Politics Units: 3
Analysis of religion as a political force; religion as a shaper of culture and ideology; religion as a force of stability and change; religion as an influence on political behavior and public policy. Analysis is cross-national. (GP)
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PSCI 394 - Political Corruption and Ethics Units: 3
Examines both outright misconduct by public officials and potentially unique ethical dilemmas that may confront individuals in the public realm. Attention will be given to various political institutions and levels of government. Possible underlying causes of misconduct and potential reforms will also be examined. (GP)
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PSCI 396 - Green Planet Politics Units: 3
Environmental problems respect no political boundaries; their resolution depends on successful collaboration among political players at many levels. Analyzes how these political players - ranging from world leaders to grassroots activists - struggle to solve global environmental problems within both formal and informal political structures. It uses case studies and other active learning methods to examine the controversial nature of protecting and managing natural resources on a global scale. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 397 - Comparative Social Policy:U.S. and Europe Units: 3
Compares social welfare policies in the U.S. and Western Europe, including an historical survey of the development of the social welfare state, as well as an examination on how ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and levels of political efficacy, power, and alienation affect the social welfare policy process and how policy solutions have had different consequences for affected groups. Explores how the concept of welfare changes when focused on the individual or on other entities, such as corporations. (USGP or CP; see advisor.) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 321 and/or PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 401 - Campaigns and Elections Units: 3
Analysis of factors influencing voting choices; campaign strategies and techniques; changes and trends in U.S. elections, and methods of predicting and interpreting election results. (USGP) Enrollment Requirements: PSCI 100 .
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PSCI 402 - Public Opinion and U.S. Politics Units: 3
Analysis of the major concepts, theories, methodological approaches, and substantive findings in the field of U.S. political opinion. Includes the formation of political attitudes and beliefs; political tolerance and racial attitudes; attitudes toward the political system and its leaders; foreign and domestic policy attitudes; the media and political opinion; and the effects of public opinion on policy. (USGP) Enrollment Requirements: PSCI 100 .
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PSCI 406 - Party Politics in the U.S. Units: 3
Role, organization, and behavior of political parties in the United States. Analysis of the functions of political parties in government, their relationship to interest groups, and their electoral role. Emphasis on the importance of the two-party system. (USGP) Enrollment Requirements: PSCI 100 .
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PSCI 410 - Congress and the Legislative Process Units: 3
The legislative process in U.S. Congress and state legislatures. Analysis of law making, representation, behavior of individual legislators. Considers relationships between legislatures and other branches of government. (USGP) Enrollment Requirements: PSCI 100 .
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PSCI 412 - Constitutional Law: Powers of Government Units: 3
Examination of the development of the constitutional system and the Supreme Court in the United States. Emphasis on the power of judicial review and interpretation of separation of powers, federalism, the police power, and the commerce clause through an analysis of leading Supreme Court decisions. (USGP) Enrollment Requirements: PSCI 100 .
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PSCI 413A - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties Units: 3
Explores the development of constitutional doctrines regarding personal freedoms protected from government intrusion. Using excerpts of Supreme Court opinions as the primary readings, students examine such topics as the incorporation of Bill of Rights protections against state and local governments, the constitutional rights of criminal suspects, the right to privacy, and freedom of expression. Throughout the course, students will explore the political aspects of Supreme Court decision-making and the impacts of the Court’s decisions. (USGP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 390 -7 and 413. Enrollment Requirements: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in U.S. Constitution (Dc).
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 413B - Constitutional Law:Equal Protection and Civil Rights Units: 3
Explores the development of civil rights policies in the U.S. Reading materials will include Supreme Court opinions, as well as social scientific and legal scholarship. Examines many forms of past and present legal oppression in the U.S., with attention to race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and immigration status. Allows students to better understand legal equality/inequality in the U.S. and to better understand the courts in the U.S. as political and policy-making institutions. (USGP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 390 -6 and 413. Enrollment Requirements: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in U.S. Constitution (Dc).
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 414 - U.S. Judicial Process Units: 3
Politics of U.S. federal and state judiciaries, including judicial behavior and judicial policy development. Also addresses debates over judicial philosophy and the selection of judges. (USGP) Enrollment Requirements: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in U.S. Constitution (Dc).
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 415 - State Politics Units: 3
Politics and policy-making at the state level. Subjects include the constitutional foundations of state-level political systems, institutions of state and local government, direct democracy, state and local policy debates, and relations between federal and state governments. Emphasis on California government and politics. (USGP).
Satisfies GE area: Dg, DD
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PSCI 417 - Presidency in the U.S. Units: 3
Examines the U.S. Presidency, including roles, public expectations, powers and institutions of the federal executive. Includes attention to executive relations with the legislative and judicial branches and presidential decision-making. (USGP) Enrollment Requirements: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in U.S. Constitution (Dc).
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 418 - American Indian Political and Economic Development Units: 3
Surveys the historical, political, and legal foundations of American Indian political and economic development in the United States. Focuses on the cultural, political, and legal dilemmas posed by tribal governments: how they maintain cultural legitimacy in the face of colonial cultural imposition, and how they articulate retained rights in a system of shared sovereignty. Provides an analysis of social, cultural, political, economic, and legal impact of various economic development strategies, including legalized gaming on Native American communities. Also offered as AIS 468 and SOC 468 . Students may only receive credit for one of these courses. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 390 -4 and SOC 489 -3.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 419 - Topics in U.S. Politics Units: 3
Selected topics in U.S. politics. (USGP) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Enrollment Requirements: One upper-division U.S. government course. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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PSCI 420 - U.S. Environmental Policy Units: 3
Examination of the development and evolution of environmental policy in the United States. Emphasis on the various institutions, political leaders and social movements active in the creation and evolution of landmark environmental legislation and environmental policy. Analyzes the impact of such policies on various stakeholder groups, especially across racial and ethnic and class lines. Uses case studies to understand controversial nature of protecting and managing natural resources in U.S. (USPG) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 390 F. Enrollment Requirements: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in U.S. Constitution California Government (Dc and Dg).
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PSCI 422 - Media and Politics Units: 3
Analyzes role of news media in the political system and assesses the manner in which Americans’ political beliefs, choices, and actions are influenced by mass media presentations. Examines how news organizations interact with officials, organized groups, and the public to assess media influence on elections, policy making, and politics in general. (USGP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 419 -1. Enrollment Requirements: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in U.S. Constitution (Dc).
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 431 - Global Development Units: 3
Analysis of the process and challenges of political development in developing countries. Influence of economic problems, international relations, and cultural factors. (CP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 434 - Comparative Public Policy Units: 3
Cross-national analysis of public policies, such as welfare, housing, and health care in different types of political systems. (CP)
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 439 - Special Topics in Middle East Politics Units: 3
Analysis of selected contemporary issues affecting the processes of political and economic development in the Middle East, including similarities and differences in the experiences of various Middle Eastern states. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for a listing of actual topics.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 339 or HIST 385 .
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PSCI 443 - The Politics of Memory Units: 3
Examines political processes that go into memory formation and political choices that can be conditioned by public memory. Introduces major theories of collective memory as well as an in-depth look at the role of memory in nation-building and policy-making. May not be taken for credit by students have received credit for PSCI 390 -16. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 444 - Contemporary Issues in European Politics Units: 3
Comparative analysis of contemporary issues in selected European states that represent the various forms of government in the region. (CP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 445 - Gender and Development Units: 3
Gender analysis remains in the peripheries of development theory and practice despite evidence which suggests that “modernization” results in disparate outcomes for similarly situated women and men. To bridge this analytical gap in development studies, the course explores the gender dimensions of the dramatic structural changes taking place in the world economy. (CP) Also offered as ECON 445 and WMST 445 . Students may only receive credit for one of the courses. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for PSCI 449 B. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 449 - Topics in Comparative Politics Units: 3
Selected topics in comparative politics. (CP) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
Prerequisite(s): One upper-division comparative politics course.
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PSCI 450 - Theories of International Relations Units: 3
Classical and modern version of the “balance of power,” bipolarity, multipolarity, international systems theory, deterrence and game theory, decision-making theory, and conflict resolution theory. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 455 - National Security Institutions and Policy Units: 3
Analysis of the national security institutions and the objectives of national security policy. Focuses on military structure and power, strategic doctrine, alliance management, and nonmilitary components of security. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 460 - Global Money and Power Units: 3
Introduction to the interaction between economics and politics in the international system, with emphasis on the global, national, and local impacts of international trade, economic development, and international finance. Explores the important roles played by states and non-state actors such as corporation and international organizations in global political economy. (INP) Also offered as GBST 302 . Students may not receive credit for both.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 461 - International Conflict, War, and Peace Units: 3
Sources of international conflict and war. Analysis of different types and levels of conflict, such as guerrilla warfare, low-intensity conflict, and regional war. Means of conflict resolution and maintenance of peace. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 462 - Resource Wars Units: 3
Provides comprehensive exposure to international debates/conflicts arising from global environmental decline and competition for scare and vital resources. Resource issues are likely to play an increasingly important role in international affairs, and unless given greater attention by the international community, will provide a significant and growing source of friction and conflict at the international and intra-national levels. Using case studies, students explore environmental security, resource scarcity, global governance and interdependence in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 463 - The Global-Jihadis Hydra and U.S. Foreign Policy Units: 3
Examines non-state threats to U.S. foreign policy. Increasing numbers of non-state actors challenge U.S. security interests, and traditional policy such as “deterrence” and “containment” prove less effective than with state actors. Policymakers must therefore account for these threats. This course considers one in detail: global-jihadis hydra. (INP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 469 B and PSCI 469 -1.
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PSCI 465 - Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity Units: 3
Focuses on the emergence, evolution, varieties, underlying causes, and responses to genocide and other crimes against humanity. Covers the emergence of genocide and the subsequent conceptualization of this phenomenon, the evolution of genocide through historical case studies, and the emergence of new human rights standards that have arisen in response to these crimes against humanity. (INP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 469 -2.
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PSCI 469 - Topics in International Relations Units: 3
Selected topics in international relations. (INP) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Enrollment Requirements: One (1) upper-division international relations course.
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PSCI 470 - American Political Thought Units: 3
Analysis of the political ideas that have emerged in the United States, including the colonial period. Major themes include constitutionalism, republican government, civil liberties, and social justice in industrial society. (PT) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 370 .
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PSCI 479 - Topics in Political Theory Units: 3
Selected topics in political theory. (PT) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Enrollment Requirements: One (1) upper-division political theory course.
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PSCI 494 - Senior Seminar in Political Science Units: 3
Capstone course integrates previous PSCI coursework in political science. Required for all Political Science majors and must be taken in the last year upon successful completion of the Political Science core courses. Enrollment restricted to Political Science majors with senior status who have obtained consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 301 , PSCI 331 , PSCI 350 , and PSCI 370 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or better.
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PSCI 495A - Internship Units: 1
Program of study, research, and work in connection with a government agency, non-profit, or private group concerned with public policy. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of twelve (12) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A-PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C but only nine (9) units may count toward the major; minors may repeat for credit for a total of nine (9) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A-PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C , but only six (6) units may count toward the minor. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSCI 495B - Internship Units: 2
Program of study, research, and work in connection with a government agency, non-profit, or private group concerned with public policy. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of twelve (12) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A - PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C , but only nine (9) units may count toward the major; minors may repeat for credit for a total of nine (9) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A - PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C , but only six (6) units may count toward the minor. Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSCI 495C - Internship Units: 3
Program of study, research, and work in connection with a government agency, non-profit, or private group concerned with public policy. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of twelve (12) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A - PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C , but only nine (9) units may count toward the major; minors may repeat for credit for a total of nine (9) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A - PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C , but only six (6) units may count toward the minor. Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSCI 495D - Internship Units: 4
Program of study, research, and work in connection with a government agency, non-profit, or private group concerned with public policy. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of twelve (12) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A - PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C , but only nine (9) units may count toward the major; minors may repeat for credit for a total of nine (9) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A - PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C , but only six (6) units may count toward the minor. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSCI 495E - Internship Units: 5
Program of study, research, and work in connection with a government agency, non-profit, or private group concerned with public policy. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of twelve (12) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A - PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C ,but only nine (9) units may count toward the major; minors may repeat for credit for a total of nine (9) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A - PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C , but only six (6) units may count toward the minor. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSCI 495F - Internship Units: 6
Program of study, research, and work in connection with a government agency, non-profit, or private group concerned with public policy. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of twelve (12) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A -PSCI 495F, PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C , but only nine (9) units may count toward the major; minors may repeat for credit for a total of nine (9) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A -PSCI 495F, PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C , but only six (6) units may count toward the minor. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSCI 498A - Independent Study Units: 1
Individual study or special project under the direction of a faculty member in political science. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A -PSCI 495F , 498A-PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C . Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSCI 498B - Independent Study Units: 2
Individual study or special project under the direction of a faculty member in political science. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A -PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C . Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSCI 498C - Independent Study Units: 3
Individual study or special project under the direction of a faculty member in political science. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A -PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -C, and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C . Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSCI 499A - Independent Research Units: 1
Individual research under the direction of a faculty member in political science. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A -PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and 499A-PSCI 499C . Enrollment restricted to Political Science majors with senior status who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSCI 499B - Independent Research Units: 2
Individual research under the direction of a faculty member in political science. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A -PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -PSCI 499C . Enrollment restricted to Political Science majors with senior status who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSCI 499C - Independent Research Units: 3
Individual research under the direction of a faculty member in political science. (GP) May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from PSCI 495A -PSCI 495F , PSCI 498A -PSCI 498C , and PSCI 499A -C. Enrollment restricted to Political Science majors with senior status who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology Units: 3
Introduction to basic concepts, problems, and research methods in the science of psychology. Includes perception, cognitive processes, learning, motivation, measurement, development, personality, abnormal behavior, and biological and social bases of behavior, including cross-cultural issues. The requirements will include participation in low-risk psychological experiments or completion of additional short papers.
Satisfies GE area: D
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PSYC 104 - Psychology for Living Units: 3
Psychological principles, theory, and research are discussed in the context of applied situations and self-improvement. Areas covered include stress and anger management, sexuality and relationship issues, drug abuse, choosing a career, improving study and test-taking skills, changing unwanted behaviors, parenting concerns, and selecting mental health services.
Satisfies GE area: E
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PSYC 110 - Critical Thinking in Psychology Units: 3
An introduction to critical thinking skills as they are applied in the science of psychology. Basic critical thinking skills covered include logical inferences and fallacies, distinguishing fact from opinion, scientific reasoning and interpreting research findings. Emphasis will be on using critical thinking skills to examine a number of contemporary issues involving human behavior, such as hypnosis, ESP, subliminal perception, persuasion and propaganda, drug legalization, AIDS prevention, and the effects of television.
Satisfies GE area: A3
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PSYC 210 - Child Growth and Development Units: 3
An introductory survey course that utilizes a chronological approach to examine human development from birth through adolescence. Includes a study of physical development and health; developmental issues of children with special needs; cognitive and moral development; social and personality development; and genetic, sociocultural, and other influences on development.
Satisfies GE area: D7, D
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PSYC 215 - Child, Family, Community Units: 3
Study of child and adolescent development within the psychosocial worlds of family, school, and community. Bidirectional effects and interactions among these influences will be explored. Age, gender, diverse abilities, ethnicity, socioeconomic, and public factors that affect development of values, attitudes, morals, and behavior of children and youth will be considered within an ecological framework.
Satisfies GE area: D
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PSYC 220 - Introductory Statistics in Psychology Units: 3
Basic statistical methods for analysis of data in psychology; descriptive and inferential statistics; hypothesis testing; parametric tests of significance. Introduction to linear regression and correlation; analysis of variance; nonparametric techniques. The requirements will include participation in low-risk psychological experiments or completion of additional short papers. Two hours of lecture Two hours of activities.
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PSYC 230 - Research Methods in Psychology Units: 3
The fundamentals of research methods in psychology. Focus will be on issues of reliability, validity, and ethical considerations in conducting research with humans and animals. Participation in designing and conducting experiments, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of research reports. The requirements will include participation in low-risk psychological experiments or completion of additional short papers. Two hours lecture Three hours laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 and PSYC 220 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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PSYC 231 - Psychology Research Methods Laboratory Units: 1
Introduces students to the basics of statistical software; date collection, entry, and analysis; and report writing. Students will actively participate in the research process and apply what was learned in their research methods class. The fundamentals learned in this class will prepare students for upper-division psychology lab courses. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSYC 230 ; (this course is for transfer students who did not have a lab component in their lower-division research methods course.) Three hours laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , PSYC 220 , and a lecture-only research methods course with grades of C (2.0) or better.
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PSYC 300 - Computer Applications in Psychology Units: 3
Exploration of the application of computer technology to the scientific study of behavior, including new and emerging technologies for psychological research, software and statistical packages, computer ethics, and professional report writing.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 220 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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PSYC 328 - Developmental Psychopathology Units: 3
Causes and effects of various psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence are examined from an integrative perspective that addresses biological, genetic, family, social, and cultural influences as well as individual processes including cognition, emotion, attachment, moral development, gender, and sexuality. Diagnoses, treatments, and interventions are covered as well as comorbidities and developmental norms. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirements: PSYC 100 , PSYC 331 or PSYC 349 .
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PSYC 330 - Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood Units: 3
Examination of development from conception through childhood with emphasis on sociocultural contexts of development, physical growth and health, social-emotional cognitive, and language development. Examines issues of family, gender, ethnicity, culture, and class in the context of their effects on development. May not be counted toward the Psychology Major or Minor. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D). Students may not take both PSYC 330 and PSYC 331 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSYC 331 - Infancy and Childhood: Theories and Research Units: 3
Focuses on theories, methods, and research in developmental psychology from conception through childhood. Includes biological, genetic, and physical development; social-emotional development, cognitive and language development; perception and brain development. Analysis and synthesis of scholarly articles are integral parts of this course. Enrollment restricted to PSYC majors and minors, and CHAD majors only, or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , PSYC 220 , and PSYC 230 .
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PSYC 332 - Social Psychology Units: 3
Study of individuals and groups as they are affected by social interactions. Subjects include social influence (conformity, obedience), attitudes and attitude change, attraction, altruism, aggression, social perception and cognition, interpersonal influence, and group processes.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , PSYC 220 , and PSYC 230 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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PSYC 333 - Psychology of Prejudice Units: 3
Examines psychological theory and research on prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping from the perspectives of both the holders and targets of prejudice. Emphasizes the cognitive, motivational, and social bases of prejudice, racism, sexism, as well as prejudice reduction. Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 334 - Psychology of Personality Units: 3
Theory and assessment techniques in personality research. Subject matter includes study of personality structure, development, personality dynamics, and determinants of personality.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 336 - Abnormal Psychology Units: 3
Causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. Regular visits to local psychiatric facilities may be required.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 338 - Environmental Psychology Units: 3
Examines human behaviors associated with environmental problems, including global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, destruction of the rainforests, and depletion of natural resources. Covers such subjects as the commons dilemma, rational choice, values, and incentives. Examines interventions designed to change human behavior such as conservation, public transportation, recycling, and environmental education. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSYC 340 - Survey of Clinical Psychology Units: 3
Introduction to the field of clinical psychology with an emphasis on the application and evaluation of techniques of individual and group counseling and therapy. Includes methods, diagnosis, research, therapeutic techniques, educational and professional requirements, ethics.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 and PSYC 336 or PSYC 328 .
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PSYC 341 - Multicultural Perspectives in Psychology Units: 3
Theory and research in the study of psychosocial issues of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, both in the U.S. and elsewhere. Subject matter includes examining the relationship of race, culture, and social class in psychological development and discussing the research implications for the multicultural study of psychology. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSYC 342 - Group Dynamics Units: 3
Study of small group behavior and team effectiveness. Examines subjects such as group membership, systems theory, communication, group decision-making, group development and performance, and conflict management. Focuses on diverse perspectives in organizations and work groups. Cross-cultural work settings, and gender differences in leadership and group behavior. Theory and research about group dynamics will be applied to organizational, educational, and counseling settings. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSYC 343 - Psychology of Work and the Family Units: 3
Focuses on the impact of parental employment on the physical, cognitive, and socioeconomic development of children and adolescents. Subjects will include parental labor force participation, work/family conflict and balance, effects of employment and daycare, and cross-cultural, ethnic, and social class differences. Additionally, the course will address “family friendly organizations” and how businesses are responding to work-family issues. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirements: PSYC 100 and PSYC 331 or PSYC 349 or PSYC 356 .
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PSYC 344 - Positive Psychology Units: 3
Examines psychological theory and research on the study of optimal human functioning and what makes life worth living. Focuses on such topics as happiness, strengths, hope, forgiveness, wisdom, and gratitude. Covers core assumptions, measurement techniques, research findings, and practical applications and interventions. Students have the opportunity to evaluate their well-being, strengths, and limitations, and learn ways to apply positive psychology to important domains in their lives and in the lives of the people with whom they interact. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 345 - The Psychology of Caregiving Across the Lifespan Units: 3
Explores family caregiving relationships and experiences across the lifespan with a focus on the physical, psychological, and emotional impact on caregivers. Includes critical analysis of the nature of family caregiving and considers how cultural, societal, and global contexts impact how caregiving is delivered. PSYC 440 -1. Enrollment Requirements: PSYC 100 and PSYC 331 or PSYC 349 or PSYC 356 or consent of instructor.
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