1982-1983 Academic Catalog

student will prepare a formal monograph. GEOGRAPHY 91-250 Introduction to Geography-A 2 hours An introductory study of the discipline of geography and the major elements of the natural environment, with particular em– phasis on their effect upon man and his activities. 91-251 World Regional Geography-Western Hemisphere -A 4hours A survey of various regions in the western world with an em– phasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. Prerequisite: 91-250 Introduction to Geography. 91-252 World Regional Geography-Eastern Hemisphere -W 4hours A survey of various regions in the eastern world with an em– phasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. Prerequisite: 91-250 Introduction to Geography. POLITICAL SCIENCE 91-160 Introduction to Political Science-A 3 hours Focus on the nature, significance, and function of politics and political systems; why p~ople ~ngage in politi~s, .w.hat people in politics do, and the relat10nsh1p between the md1v1dual and the political system. 91-161 Introduction to Public Administration 5 hours An introduction to public administration both as a discipline and profession including organization theory, budgeting, public policy analysis and evaluation, and public sector administration. 91-260 Methods of Research in Political Science - Sp 5 hours A study of the scope and methods of field research, question– naire design, and the scientific method applied to political phe– nomena. (Alternate years) 91-261 American National Government-A 5 hours An introductory study of the development and structure of the Constitution and the operation of our national political institu– tions. 117 91-262 American State and Local Government- W 5 hours The organization and function of states and their political sub– divisions form the basis of study in this course. 91-264 Problems in American Politics 5 hours An analysis of key issues affecting various levels of govern– ment such as busing, desegregation, taxation, and abortion. 91-266 International Relations - Sp 5 hours A survey of contemporary world affairs in relationship to the struggle for power within the nation-state system. Divisive and cohesive factors among nations are stressed. 91-336 The Judicial Process - Sp 3 hours A study of the American judicial system, its development, con– temporary character, and the effect of the legal system on the American citizen. Actual observations of the judicial process. 91-361 The American Presidency -A 4 hours An overview of the office of the American president, the vari– ous responsibilites which he holds, the contrasting theories held in regard to the execution of his office, and a consideration of the increasingly important influence his actions have upon the nation and the rest of the world. (Alternate years) 91-362 The Supreme Court - W 4 hours An introductory course to the United States Supreme Court as an institution of lasting permanence within the American gov– ernmental structure. 91-363 The Legislative Process - 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the real mechanisms which undergird the role of the Congress of the United States as shown by the cur– rent literature and exemplified by present members. (Alternate years) 91-364 364 Urban Politics 5 hours An examination of the structures, functions, and powers of municipal governments along with an indepth discussion ofmajor socio-economic and political issues associated with local govern– ment in America. 91-366 History of Political Thought in America 4 hours An introduction to the development of American political thought. May count toward both history and political science major. Prerequisite: 91-111, 91-112 United States History