Political Science
POSC 310 - Student Government Practicum The organization and function of student government at the university level; parliamentary procedure, committee work and similarity to state and national legislative government. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 4 credits. (Limited to Biola Associated Students Council and Senate members. Students working for A.S. for an hourly wage may not enroll). Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. POSC 320 - The American Presidency Historical development of the office of the presidency; formal and informal powers of the president in executive, legislative, judicial, military, diplomatic and political areas. Studies in contemporary and historic presidential biography and critical issues. Cross-listed: HIST 320. Prerequisite(s): POSC 225. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 350 - Political Philosophy – Ancient A study of selected works of ancient and medieval political philosophy. Emphasis on such writers as Plato, Aristotle, Hebrew Scripture, Early Church Fathers and Augustine. Careful reading in primary sources, class discussion and written interpretation. Cross-listed: HIST 350. Prerequisite(s): HIST 107, 207 or POSC 225. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 351 - Political Philosophy – Modern A study of selected works of Renaissance and modern political philosophy. Emphasis on such writers as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Nietzsche and others. Careful reading in primary sources, class discussion and written interpretation. Cross-listed: HIST 351. Prerequisite(s): HIST 107, 207 or POSC 225. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 360 - Economic History of the United States Growth and development of the American economy from the Colonial period to contemporary times. Emphasis on such dynamic factors as political, social, legal, technological and international developments affecting changes in agriculture, transportation, communication, commerce, industry and finance. Cross-listed: HIST 360. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 400 - Political Parties and the Electoral Process Analysis of the history, philosophy, organization and functioning of America’s political parties. The mechanics of the electoral process including issue formation and campaign strategy, organization development, redistricting, polling, campaign financing. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 405 - Problems in American Diplomacy Growth and development of American foreign relation from the Revolution to the present. Analysis of the conduct of foreign relations, its objectives and limitations. Cross-listed: HIST 405. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 406 - Legislation The mechanical rules, procedures and customs in the making of laws in American government. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 407 - International Organizations and Political Economy An overview of historical developments and current trends in international cooperation. Emphasis on League of Nations and United Nations history, structure, functions and assessment. A survey of current trends in global trade, development, international regulation and dispute resolution, NGO’s and informal networks influencing the global political economy. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 410 - American Constitutional Law An examination of the principles of the American Constitutional system looking primarily at U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the historical development of Constitutional Law. Attention also given to the judicial branch and its role in American government and politics, particularly its continuing interpretation of the U.S. Constitution as the framework for American democracy. Cross-listed: HIST 410. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 415 - Human Rights: Justice and Foreign Policy International human rights law and public policy, including treaties, monitoring bodies, and international and regional protective systems. The course analyzes the political and theological resources for framing justice and human rights. Also, the course situates human rights in the larger international movement to secure basic rights and freedoms for all, as well as examines critical secular and religious voices. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 420 - Courts and Public Policy Examination of the formation of the judiciary in the U.S. and nature of judicial power. Key Supreme Court decisions. Interpreting the Constitution. Separation of powers. Courts as shapers of public policy. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
POSC 430 - Church and State Relations An examination of the historic and current understanding of the relationship between religious beliefs and practices and civil government and law in the United States. Topics could include the First Amendment, Supreme Court rulings, the relevance of the country’s founders, prayer in school, and displaying the Ten Commandments in public places. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 453 - The Islamic City History of urbanization in the Islamic world. Uniqueness of Islamic cities in world history. Multidisciplinary approach to urban history and urban studies. Cross-listed: HIST 453. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 454 - Arab-Israeli Conflict Focusing on Jerusalem, students will study the diplomatic and political history of the conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis. Emphasis on Christian Zionism, political Islam, and international relations. Depending on the students in the class, position papers will be used either in simulated negotiations or panel discussions. Cross-listed: HIST 454. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 455 - History of Israel and Zionism Focusing on Jerusalem, students will study the diplomatic and political history of the conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis. Emphasis on Christian Zionism, political Islam, and international relations. Depending on the students in the class, position papers will be used either in simulated negotiations or panel discussions. Cross-listed: HIST 455. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 456 - Muslim, Jewish and Christian Relations History of Muslim, Jewish and Christian relations. Multidisciplinary approach. Questions of church and state, morality, Scripture. Cross-listed: HIST 456. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 465 - Integration Seminar Issues in the contemporary world addressed from an interdisciplinary social science and biblical perspective. Restriction(s): Must be Senior class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 470 - Political Science Research and Writing Research and writing for Political Science majors (Political Science or Public Administration concentration). In-depth research of original sources and/or empirical studies, culminating in the development of a research paper. Special studies in public administration for majors utilizing the techniques of problem solving, research and effective communication and writing. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 480 - Studies in Political Science Specialized study in political science in such areas as American government, the U.S. Constitution, legislation, state and local government, foreign affairs, international relations, the Arab- Israel conflict, political theory, comparative governments, the American presidency, the citizen and the law, political parties, law and public administration. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 8 credits with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–8. POSC 485 - Public Law Function of law in protecting the public’s interest in preserving the environment. Environmental laws, administrative action, freedom of information, air and water quality, noise pollution, solid waste, pesticides, land use, zoning, energy and agency decision making. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 361. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 486 - Personnel and Human Resources Management Government personnel systems, merit concepts, classification, compensation, training, examinations, organizations, labor relations and collective bargaining. Prerequisite(s): 225, 301, 485. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 488 - Internship and Research Project Provides an opportunity to complete an internship and a research project in a public agency. Project consists of identification and analysis, with guidance, of a chosen area in public organization. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 9. POSC 490 - Internship in Political Science In-service training and internship experience in various government and non-government agencies and organizations. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 8 credits with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–8. POSC 495 - Honors Seminar in Political Science I First semester of a year-long independent research project for political science majors culminating in an honors thesis. First semester: reading and research under supervision. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
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