2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 269 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index POLS-3760 Jurisprudence –Fa 3 hours A survey of historical and contemporary theories of law, including natural law, Yoderian theories, Theonomy, positivism, critical legal studies, historical jurisprudence, and others, as well as crucial legal concepts such as justice, due process, and current issues. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture. (even years) POLS-3790 Comparative Politics –Fa 3 hours This course will familiarize students with major historical developments, political debates, and scholarly research in the subfield of comparative politics. Particular emphasis will be placed on topics of the modern state, nationalism, economic development, political culture and ideology, identity structure, regime types, regime transitions, and comparative political economy. Crosslisted as POLS or INTL. (odd years) POLS-4050 3 hours Issues in International Diplomacy –Sp See course description for HIST-4050 Issues in International Diplomacy. POLS-4300 Great Books in History and Politics –Sp 3 hours This course will require the student to read a single classic work of history and political thought (or a limited number of related works) and with other students, to closely and critically analyze the argument of the work. Crosslisted as POLS, INTL, PUAD, or HIST. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture (odd years) POLS-4440 Special Topics-Political Science 1–3 hours Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. POLS-4620 Church and State in America –Fa 3 hours This course examines the historical, political, theoretical, and legal relationship between church and state in America. Particular attention will be paid to the American founding and changing perceptions of church and state over time. (odd years) POLS-4630 3 hours American Constitutional Law — Civil Liberties and Rights –Sp The United States Constitution defines the powers and scope of the American government and delineates the rights and liberties retained by the American people. This course focuses on the supreme Court’s interpretation of those rights and liberties by examining the Court’s decisions in their legal and historical contexts. Crosslisted as CRJU. Prerequisites: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture POLS-4640 3 hours American Constitutional Law — Government Powers and Federalism –Fa This course provides an in-depth analysis of landmark Supreme Court decisions pertaining to the power struggles between the three branches of government at the national level and the power struggles between the national government and state governments. In addition, this course will analyze how Supreme Court Justices interpret the Constitution and construct their opinions. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics in American Culture (even years) POLS-4700 Prelaw Seminar –Sp 3 hours Individual projects acquaint the student with legal procedures and research in areas such as briefs and contracts. POLS-4800 Seminar in International Studies –Fa 3 hours A seminar/readings course intended to prepare senior students for graduate study. Through readings and discussion, students explore classical writings on international relations and international issues that are shaping our contemporary and future world. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS. POLS-4900 Research in Political Science –Sp 3 hours Senior capstone thesis course in which students engage in original research and writing for the completion and defense of thesis before a committee of professors. Course emphasizes substantive cross-disciplinary and biblical integration within research topic. Prerequisite: all political science major requirements or permission of instructor. (Fee: $100) POLS-4930 1–3 hours Independent Study in Political Science Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Prepharmacy (PPHR) PPHR-1011 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy–History and Issues –Fa, Sp The profession of pharmacy has a long history, believed to have started in the 9th century around Baghdad, then spreading to Europe as alchemy. This course will explore the history of pharmacy as it diverged from the practice of medicine and how this impacts the practice of pharmacy today and the future of the profession. Projects will include using historical models and identify trends in pharmacy in order to predict future avenues of the profession as well as ethical and legal dilemmas that may ensue. Prerequisite: admission to the prepharmacy program or permission of instructor. PPHR-1012 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy–History and Issues –Fa, Sp The profession of pharmacy has a long history, believed to have started in the 9th century around Baghdad, then spreading to Europe as alchemy. This course will explore the history of pharmacy as it diverged from the practice of medicine and how this impacts the practice of pharmacy today and the future of the profession. Projects will include using historical models and identify trends in pharmacy in order to predict future avenues of the profession as well as ethical and legal dilemmas that may ensue. Prerequisite: admission to the prepharmacy program or permission of instructor. (Fee: $20) PPHR-2013 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy–Careers –Fa, Sp The profession of pharmacy has experienced tremendous growth over the past twenty years, both in terms of numbers in the profession as well as opportunities. In this course, the student will learn of many career options available to the pharmacist. Practicing pharmacists within different career paths will be giving lectures regarding current opportunities as well as projected growth within their field of practice. Prerequisites: admission to prepharmacy program; PHAR-1011 Profession of Pharmacy- History and Issues; PHAR-1012 Profession of Pharmacy-History and Issues; or permission of instructor. (Fee: $50) PPHR-2014 1 hour Profession of Pharmacy–Careers –Fa, Sp The profession of pharmacy has experienced tremendous growth over the past twenty years, both in terms of numbers in the profession as well as opportunities. In this course, the student will learn of many career options available to the pharmacist. Practicing pharmacists within different career paths will be giving lectures regarding current opportunities as well as projected growth within their field of practice. Prerequisites: admission to the prepharmacy program; PHAR-1011 Profession of Pharmacy- History and Issues; PHAR-1012 Profession of Pharmacy-History and Issues; or permission of instructor. (Fee: $50) Course Descriptions | POLS-3760 – PPHR-2014