POLS& 101 - Intro Political Science

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduces theories and concepts used in politics, including types of governments, and explores political problems.

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher OR placement into ENGL& 101.
Distribution Requirements:

Social Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Use the vocabulary of political science.
Discuss a series of political concepts, such as power, authority, legitimacy, sovereignty, etc.
Apply an understanding of ideology.
SOCIAL SCIENCES: Identify social variables, structures, and experiences that shape individual perspectives.

Course Contents

Power, Authority, and Legitimacy.
Estrangement/Unity.
Inequality/Equality.
Stereotypes, Enemy Images, Prejudice, Discrimination.
Power and Government.
The Ends of Power.
The Limits on Power.
Quantitative Methods of Political Science. Models in Politics. Zero Sum Games. Non-Zero Sum Games.

Instructional Units: 5