ACADEMIC CATALOG - Purdue University Calumet

and qualitative methods of analysis will be explored. This
course is an introduction to what it means to think about and
practice the discipline of political science. What kinds of
things do political scientists study and how do they study
them?
POL 202 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THINKING
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
An introductory study of political concepts and systems of
political thought from classical to modern times.
POL 221 INTRODUCTION
TO SCIENCE AND GOVERNMENT
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
A survey of major policy issues associated with scientific and
technological advances. Special attention is focused upon the
organization of science and technology, the determination of
science and policy and the role of government in support of
research and development.
POL 223 INTRODUCATION TO
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
This course will study decision making as modern societies
attempt to cope with environmental and natural resources
problems. The course focuses on the American political system,
with some attention to international issues. Current policies and
issues will be examined.
POL 307 VICTIMOLOGY
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Study and analysis of institutional and other problems and
issues relating to victims including the relationship between
the victim and the offender, the victim and the criminal justice
system and the victim and the various governmental and/or
social institutions. The course will also explore how race,
class and gender have impacted victims and often been a part
of victimization.
POL 309 THE MIDDLE EAST
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: POL 130 or HIST 104
A survey beginning with the period of European involvement
in the Ottoman Empire up to the present. The course includes
the study of political Zionism and Arab nationalism, the role
of the major powers between the two World Wars and that of
the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War,
and developments in the Middle East in the post-Cold War
era. (NOTE: Not open to students with credit in HIST 309.)
POL 311 CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: POL 101
An analysis of policy formation which stresses the linkage
between the Congress and the President, legal, behavioral,
and normative approaches will be considered.
Course Descriptions
POL 231 INTRODUCTION TO
UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the major
themes and issues in contemporary United States foreign
policy. Lectures, discussions and readings will examine such
areas as United States relationships with the major powers,
the Third World and international organizations. Students
with credit in HIST 231 - Introduction to United States
Foreign Policy may not receive credit in this class.
POL 300 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL ANALYSIS
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: POL 101
An introduction to the study of politics, its basic concepts and
major areas of concern; also review of important research techniques,
including methods of data collection and analysis.
POL 305 TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
An introduction to the interaction of technology and society
the impact of engineering and technological solutions, and the
role of professionals. This class will focus on contemporary
societal and global topics and theses such as: Environmental
issues involving sustainable development, design for recycling,
and other critical themes. Contemporary international issues,
such as trade and trade barriers, multinational companies, and
distribution of resources such as oil and minerals; and the
importance of cultural, religious and socio-economic differences,
values, international relations, living and working in another
country, the impact of poverty and economic differences.
POL 306 THE UNITED STATES IN THE 1960'S
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: POL 101 or HIST 152
A description and analysis of major domestic and foreign,
social, political, military and diplomatic issues confronting
the United States in the 1960's and approaches and efforts to
resolve these issues. The class will utilize the 1960's as laboratory
to provide students with both historical and political science
skills and approaches to the issues and themes of a particular
period. (NOTES: May be taken for history or political science
credit. Not open to students with credit in HIST 306.)
POL 312 AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: POL 101
An analytical survey of the American contribution to Western
political thought from the colonial period to the present day.
The major themes and concepts of the American tradition are
analyzed through study of the writings of representative
thinkers, with special attention to the ideas which have
affected the development of American political institutions.
POL 314 THE PRESIDENT AND POLICY PROCESS
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: POL 101 and POL 301
A study of presidential leadership as the embodiment of
social forces and as reflective of the personality of the
incumbent; the president as national leader reflecting national
myths and ideologies; the growth of the presidency; issues
and forces affecting the continuity of presidential leadership;
degree of institutionalization of the presidency.
POL 315 PUBLIC OPINION AND ELECTIONS
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: POL 101 or POL 104
Contemporary public opinion, political socialization,
and voting behavior in America.
POL 320 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: POL 101 or POL 120
Examination of public policy analysis models and approaches
and current public policy questions. The course will emphasize
application of analytical methods to the examination of contemporary
policy issues in the United States.
POL 330 POLITICS OF LAKE COUNTY
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: POL 101
The study of Lake County politics focusing upon the selection
of political leaders; the relation of the county to municipalities,
townships, the state and federal government and
public policy. Party officials and government office holders
will be a resource for the course.
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Course Descriptions