Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog
decision making. Prerequisite(s): Business 361. Junior or senior standing. 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. 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. 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. Credit(s): 3. POSC 455 - History of Israel & 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. Credit(s): 3. POSC 456 - Muslim, Jewish & Christian Relations History of Muslim, Jewish and Christian relations. Multidisciplinary approach. Questions of church and state, morality, Scripture. Cross-listed: HIST 456. Credit(s): 3. POSC 465 - Integration Seminar Issues in the contemporary world addressed from an interdisciplinary social science and biblical perspective. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Credit(s): 3. POSC 470 - Political Science Research &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. Prerequisite(s): Junior and Senior standing only. 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 repeated with different section title for a maximum of eight credits. 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
POSC 486 - Personnel & Human Resources Management Government personnel systems, merit concepts, classification, compensation, training, examinations, organizations, labor relations and collective bargaining. Prerequisite(s): 225, 301, 485. Credit(s): 3. POSC 488 - Internship & 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. 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 repeated with different section title for a maximum of eight credits. 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. Note(s): Junior and Senior standing only. Credit(s): 3. POSC 496 - Honors Seminar in Political Science II Second semester of a year-long independent research project for political science majors culminating in an honors thesis. Drafting and writing final paper. Prerequisite(s): 495. Note(s): Junior and Senior standing only. Credit(s): 3.
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