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PHYS 450L - Radiation Detection and Measurement Laboratory (1 credit)
(Prereq: PHYS 450 and permission of the instructor) A laboratory course demonstrating the fundamentals of radiation detection, radioactive sources, interaction of radiation with matter, processing of radiation-induced signals, dosimetry, spectroscopy and attenuation of charged particles, gamma rays and neutrons and effectiveness of shielding methods. Su.
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PHYS 499 Q - Applied Physics Capstone (3 credits)
(Prereq: Senior standing or permission of the instructor) This course is a capstone experience for applied physics majors and serves to integrate the knowledge and skills that students have developed over a college career. Specifically, students will demonstrate throughout the course the ability to apply the principles, concepts, and processes of physics; communicate and synthesize scientific knowledge; identify and use appropriate tools to solve problems; and develop, test, analyze, and interpret models of physical systems. To accomplish this, each student will complete and report on an independent research project and solve a series of open-ended problems in the context of applied physics. F, S.
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POLI 101 - Introduction to World Politics (3 credits)
(=POLI 101H ) An introduction to global politics connecting the ideas, cultures, and policies of individual countries to the international level. Students will examine conflict and cooperation on the planet in the areas of security, the environment, economic development, financial institutions, and human rights toward a better understanding of global citizenship in the 21st Century. F, S.
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POLI 110 - The American Criminal Justice System (3 credits)
An introduction to the structure of the law enforcement systems in the United States, from the local and state levels to the federal level. A consideration of the principal issues in law enforcement: arms control, internal security, organized crime and other problems of criminality.
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POLI 200 - Introduction to Political Science (3 credits)
An introduction to the discipline of political science with an emphasis on researching, writing, and communicating orally.
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POLI 201 - Introduction to American Government (3 credits)
(=POLI 201H ) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F, S, Su.
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POLI 205 - Introductory Statistics for the Political and Social Sciences (3 credits)
An introduction to the application of statistical analysis in contemporary political and social science. Particular attention will paid to the use of quantitative methods in the study of public opinion, voting behavior, public policy, and other subject areas. Topics include: measurement theory, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, sampling distributions, correlation, and hypothesis testing with bivariate and multivariate models. F, S.
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POLI 300 - Introduction to Political Theory (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 200 or permission of the instructor) A survey of the major themes and the great ideas in the history of political theory. The student will acquire a broad understanding of the history of political thought from its origins in classical political philosophy and its development in modern and contemporary political theory. F, S, Su.
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POLI 302 - Thucydides: Empire and Warfare (3 credits)
A study of just war theory and various theories of international relations, through the lens of Thucydides’ seminal work History of the Peloponnesian War. Students will learn about Thucydides’ work as the first political historian, and how his though applies to contemporary issues of international politics. F, S, M, Su.
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POLI 303 - American Government Through Literature and Film (3 credits)
A survey of the various actors, institutions, and processes in the American political system by the use of fiction (motion pictures, novels, and plays). The roles of legislators, the judiciary, chief executives, and the press at the national, state, and local levels of government are included.
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POLI 304 - Latin America Through Film (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) An examination of major topics in Latin American civilization through lecture, reading and writing, and the viewing and critical analysis of feature-length film.
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POLI 305 - Introduction to Empirical Political Inquiry (3 credits)
An introduction to modern empirical methodology in political inquiry. A survey of the theoretical foundations of the modern quantitative approach to political inquiry; an introduction to theory building, data gathering, data analysis, data evaluation, and to the writing of a written report. S.
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POLI 306 - American Law through Literature and Film (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A survey of American law and the American legal system through the use of fiction (movies, novels, and plays). Emphasis will be placed on works highlighting different aspects of, and actors in, the judicial process, as well as works highlighting courts as forums for the dispensation of justice in the United States. F, S, May, Su.
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POLI 307 - The Scope of American Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 200 and POLI 201 ; or permission of the instructor) An in-depth exploration of the two major fields of study in American politics: political institutions and political behavior. Topics covered include the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government in addition to political parties, voting behavior, public opinion, and interest groups. F, S, Su.
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POLI 309 - African-American Political Thought (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A survey of the issues and major figures in the African-American political tradition. Primary writings of selected thinkers, statesmen, or activists such as Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X will be the major focus of the course.
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POLI 311 - Introduction to Game Theory (3 credits)
Game theory is a theory of decision-making in situations where payoffs to agents depend on the behavior of other agents. It typically involves the analysis of conflict, cooperation, and communication. In recent years, game theory has been widely applied in the analysis of economic and political issues. This course will offer an introduction to basic concepts, methods, and application of game theory. It also advances students’ ability to think strategically in interactive situations. S.
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POLI 315 - International Relations (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) International political behavior and institutions.
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POLI 316 - Comparative Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) Comparative approaches to political systems, behavior and institutions.
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POLI 318 - International Political Economy (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) Examines the interaction between international politics and international economics.
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POLI 319 - Introduction to European Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A survey of political systems, economy, society, and culture of the major European countries in a comparative perspective. Special emphasis is placed on common governance in Europe, and challenges facing the region in the era of globalization. F, S, Su.
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POLI 320 - Introduction to Latin American Civilization (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A survey of Latin American civilization from earliest times through the wars for independence.
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POLI 321 - State and Society in Modern Latin America (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A survey of social, economic, political, and cultural development in Latin America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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POLI 326 - Politics and Government of Contemporary Cuba (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 ) (Coreq: Travel/study in Cuba) A writing/research seminar in which students write on a selected topic in contemporary Cuban politics. Travel to Cuba is required. A non-refundable deposit and instructor’s permission are required upon registration.
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POLI 327 - Women in the Middle East (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course examines women and gender relations in early Islam and the post-colonial era focusing on recent developments of the status of women in the Middle East. Based on the analysis of theories of patriarchy, socialization, Feminism/Islamic Feminism and of “Orientalism,” the course aims to explore the contemporary struggle of women in the Middle East for economic, political, and civic equality.
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POLI 328 - Political Islam (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course will offer students an opportunity to analyze and discuss some of the most significant issues of political Islam in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will analyze the emergence of Islam as a political force and explore how Islam has been used as a tool to both legitimatize governmental power and challenge the legitimacy of existing systems.
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POLI 329 - Comparative Politics of the Middle East (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course examines the domestic politics of various Middle Eastern countries. It focuses on issues of citizenship, the process of democratization, social and political movements, role of opposition; and the impact of Western ideologies, militarism, conflict and foreign policy.
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POLI 330 - Introduction to the Middle East (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) An introductory survey of the Middle East including a study of the Islamic religion, the historical and geographical background of the region, the problems of Arab North Africa, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the petroleum issue, instability in the Persian Gulf, and the problem of violent religious extremism.
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POLI 331 - The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A consideration of the historical background and contemporary status of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, covering the geographic, cultural, religious, economic, and political aspect of the crisis.
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POLI 332 - Conflict in the Persian Gulf (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course examines the political, cultural, economic and military aspects of the Persian Gulf Region with particular attention to problems in Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. The region’s status as a major source of crude oil will also be examined.
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POLI 333 - Islam and World Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) An examination of the Islamic religion as it relates to Middle Eastern and world politics. Topics include the Sunni-Shi’ite divide, traditionalist or fundamentalist variants of Islam, political movements challenging regional governments, and violent groups like al-Qaeda, Iraqi insurgent groups, and the Taliban.
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POLI 334 - East Asian Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 ) An introduction to how changes in the post-WWII international political system have influenced the strategic, political, and economic situations in East Asia.
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POLI 335 - Chinese Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A study of the politics of mainland China with an emphasis on the politics of the post-Mao era (after 1978).
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POLI 336 - Chinese Foreign Policy and US-Chinese Relations (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course consists of two major parts. The first part focuses on the development of the U.S.-Chinese relations in the past century. The second part surveys major topics on China’s foreign policy. We also discuss basic theories and methods of foreign policy analysis. Finally students may use the knowledge to conduct independent research on a topic on Chinese foreign policy or U.S.-Chinese relations. F, odd years.
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POLI 337 - Introduction to Islamist Extremism (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or RELG 322 ) Through careful readings of the works of some of the most prominent Islamist thinkers of the 20th century and today, this course will examine the conditions that give rise to Islamism, Jihadi violence, and terrorism. The course will additionally discuss the circumstances behind the rise of the largest Jihadi groups, namely ISIS, and these groups’ influences on global politics. F, S, Su.
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POLI 338 - Introduction to Political Linguistics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) An introductory survey of the role played in contemporary world politics by the multi-lingual character of individual countries and the global community, with special focus on the connection between languages and conflict.
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POLI 339 - Diplomacy (3 credits)
An examination of the role of diplomacy in advancing national interest, with a particular emphasis on the role of the diplomat.
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POLI 340 - International Negotiations (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A study of the theory and practice of international negotiation. Special emphasis will be paid to the various styles of decision making and negotiation associated with different cultures and countries. In addition, the various stages of the negotiation process will be analyzed.
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POLI 341 - Contemporary American Foreign Policy (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A historical and political analysis of twentieth century American foreign policy.
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POLI 342 - European Union Institutions and Policymaking (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 ) Surveys the origins, institutional development and functioning of the European Union (EU) - a key player in global coordination and governance in the areas of security, economics, development, environment, and human rights. Special emphasis is placed on governance and policy making in the European Union, its role in the international arena and challenges facing the EU in the 21st century. F, S.
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POLI 344 - Politics and Society in the United Kingdom (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A consideration of political and social structures in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland (Ulster).
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POLI 345 - Politics and Governments of the Middle East (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) Politics, religion, and conflict in the contemporary Middle East, with emphasis upon the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Persian Gulf situation.
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POLI 346 - Contemporary African Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course introduces students to the contemporary political issues of the African continent. It provides understanding(s) of pre-colonial and contemporary governance structures, effects of colonialism, the post-colonial state - the military in politics, “democratization” and Africa in the global economy. Emphasis is also placed on several key issues and analytical approaches to the study of Africa e.g. feminist, environmentalism and modernization theories of conflict and change.
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POLI 347 - Africa in a Global Economy (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course explores Africa’s position and role within the global political-economy. Also, it looks at how sub-Saharan African countries have fared within the global economic system of exchange, and the impact that international policies have had in structuring state economic options and decisions. The course will also examine the relationship(s) between domestic African economies and the global economy as related to inequality and political conflict. F, S.
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POLI 348 - Introduction to Africa (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This is a course designed to introduce students to the continent of Africa. It focuses on African geography and environment, political and economic histories, and its rich and varied cultures. The course approaches the study of the continent from a historical, interdisciplinary and comparative perspective. F, S.
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POLI 349 - Comparative African Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course explores the development of various political systems in Africa. It attempts to compare and draw from critical case studies from different regions/countries on the African continent. F, S.
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POLI 353 - Comparative Security Issues (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course will engage students in the comparative analysis of security issues confronting both developing and developed states in the international community. It explores core questions about security in the contemporary international system, and also, the relationship among national, international and human security. F, S.
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POLI 355 - Foreign Policy Analysis (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) An introduction to basic theories, models and typical cases of foreign policy decision making.
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POLI 360 - American Political Parties (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A survey of the role of political parties in the American political system. Following an examination of the historical evolution of party systems in the United States, primary attention is given to three aspects of contemporary political parties: the parties as an organization, the party as an electorate, and the party as a governing elite.
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POLI 361 - American Politics: Interest Groups (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) An examination of the role of interest groups in the operation of the American political system, with a particular emphasis on pluralist and elitist theories of democracy.
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POLI 362 - Mass Media and American Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) The development and nature of the mass media; the influence of the media on American culture, politics, and government.
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POLI 363 - Southern Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) Selected political patterns and trends in the eleven states of the American South, focusing on the post-1950 period.
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POLI 365 - State Government (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of state-federal relations, relations among states, state constitutions, and the structure and functions of the three branches of government. Emphasis is given to South Carolina.
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POLI 366 - Public Opinion (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) This course will survey important topics in American public opinion. Topics covered will include the formation of opinions, political socialization, how to read and interpret political polls, and how public opinion influences the course of politics in this country.
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POLI 367 Q* - Political Communication (3 credits)
(=COMM 367 ) (Prereq: POLI 201 or COMM 140 ) Political communication is an exchange of information between citizens and their governments. This course will provide students the knowledge to understand political communication in the scholarly community and apply their skills in the creation of political communication in the public sphere. This course can serve both the student who wants to go into politics and the student who wants to understand more about public opinion, the history of political communication, and how it is used in U.S. politics. This course is cross-listed with COMM 367. F, S, M, Su.
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POLI 368 Q* - Campaigns and Elections (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) This course provides an overview of the electoral process in America. We approach this topic by examining the behavior and actions of candidates and their campaign apparatus, the administration of elections by public officials, voting behavior and participation by citizens, and current trends in academic research. F, S, Su.
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POLI 369 - Political Psychology (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) This course covers selected topics in political psychology. It introduces basic concepts related to the study of psychology before turning to an examination of competing theories within the field of political psychology. Topics of study include psychobiography, personality, cognition, affect, and neuropolitics. We end the semester by applying these approaches to the study of political behavior – specifically participation, voting, and communication. F, S, Su.
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POLI 370 - Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the basic principles and theory of administrative structure, responsibility, and control in relation to governmental management.
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POLI 371 - Public Policy (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) This course is an introduction to the nature of public policy in the U.S. Topics include theories and models of policy making, policy formation and implementation by political institutions, and the formation of the policy agenda. A significant focus is placed on the content and design of policy in selected areas, including health, education, welfare, criminal justice, and environmental policy.
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POLI 372 Q* - Women and Public Policy (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) This course examines the expanding role of women in political life. Students will study women as emerging political players in society, with a particular focus on strategies for gaining political power, the evolution of public policies that affect the lives and opportunities of women, and the present political status of women in the U.S. Some sections of this class will be offered as experiential learning. F, S, Su.
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POLI 375 - Citizenship, Government, and the Economy (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the most influential theories of citizenship and political economy. Students will study theories of citizenship, theories of rights and liberties, and the competing conceptions of the proper relationship between government and the economy. F, S, M, Su.
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POLI 376 - The Bureaucracy (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of how the branches of government function (political control, the political-bureaucratic adaptation, bureaucratic accountability, reasoning, their clients, networks) and what government agencies do and why they do it. Interrelationships among the various entities in government will be explored through case studies.
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POLI 396 - Explorations in Political Science (1 to 4 credits)
An in-depth exploration of topics in political science, including topics in American politics, international relations, comparative politics, public policy and administration, and political theory. This course may be repeated for up to nine credit hours under different topics. F, S.
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POLI 397 Q - Dyer Institute Fellowship (0-3 credits)
(Prereq: permission of the instructor) The Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy’s mission is to engage students in active learning opportunities where they may gain knowledge in various areas of policy research. The institute wishes to bring together a group of Coastal Carolina University students from all colleges and varying degree fields to participate in the Policy Fellowship Program. The goal of the program is to provide students with experience that will connect academic theory to practice, as well as foster the importance of civic-minded citizens. Over the course of the semester, Dyer Fellows enrolled in POLI 397Q will develop a fully formed research paper on a public policy topic of their interest. Additionally, students will receive specific training on how to craft supplemental resources, including a policy brief, survey tool and a press release. Acceptance into the Dyer Fellows Program is a requirement for admission into this course. F, S.
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POLI 399 Q* - Independent Study (1 to 6 credits)
(Prereq: Written contract between the student and the instructor, approved by the associate dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts) This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
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POLI 401 - Classical Political Philosophy (3 credits)
A study of classical political philosophy. Students will read texts from ancient Greece and Rome, with an emphasis on understanding the universality of political questions.
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POLI 402 - Medieval Political Philosophy (3 credits)
A study of political thinkers from the medieval period. Texts will be drawn from the medieval Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions.
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POLI 403 - History of Political Thought III (3 credits)
A study of the history of political thought from Hobbes through Rousseau.
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POLI 404 - Contemporary Issues in Political Theory (3 credits)
A study of the most influential political thinkers of the 19th-20th centuries. Students will learn about the competing ideologies and “-isms” of the past two centuries, as well as contemporary philosophical challenges to modern political society. F, S, M, Su.
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POLI 406 - American Political Thought (3 credits)
An analysis of the foundation and development of American politics from the early colonial period through current political debates. Emphasis will be placed on American theories of rights, liberties, citizenship, and constitutionalism. F, even years.
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POLI 407 - Reflections on Power (3 credits)
A study of the political philosophies of traditionally underrepresented groups in the Western canon. Students will study various texts from African-American political thought, Far Eastern and Near Eastern political theory, feminist political thought, and gender theory. F, S, M, Su.
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POLI 408 - Utopian Political Thought (3 credits)
A study of the utopias and dystopias outlined by political thinkers throughout the ages. Students will study fictional societies ranging from Plato’s Republic to contemporary dystopian fiction. This course will examine the tension between theories of progress and theories of individual rights. F, S, M, Su.
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POLI 410 Q - International Organizations (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course surveys the international organizations that are key players in global coordination and conflict in the areas of security, economics, development, human rights, and the environment. It includes an examination of intergovernmental organizations, such as the United Nations and the European Union, as well as nongovernmental organizations. This course is also a prerequisite for participation in the Model United Nations.
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POLI 411 - Empirical Analysis of International Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 205 , POLI 311 , or POLI 315 ; or permission of the instructor) This course provides an overview of the primary empirical and analytical approaches in the study of international politics. Students will learn how to apply simple analytic and empirical tools (including spatial models, the median voter theorem, win sets, expected utility theory, noncooperative game theory, and statistical models) to some significant problems in the current world (including international wars, foreign policy analysis, terrorism, military intervention, foreign aid, international trade, and international organizations). F, S, May, Su.
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POLI 420 - Global Environmental Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A comparative study of environmental politics and policy in industrialized countries (with special attention to the U.S.) and developing countries.
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POLI 421 Q - Sustainable Development (3 credits)
(=UNIV 421 ) This class examines important questions surrounding the term “sustainable development” and its history through an analysis of the political economy, institutions, and cultural/social impacts of living in a sustainable manner and/or living unsustainably. F, S.
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POLI 422 - Energy Policy (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course introduces students to global energy challenges in the context of shifting agendas, focusing on energy security, development, and sustainability. The course discusses the existing spectrum of institutional arrangements that aim to govern global energy and evaluates various energy policies in regional and global contexts. F, S, Su.
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POLI 425 - The Arabic Language, Media and Politics in the Middle East (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) Understanding basic terms in the Arabic Language is a key to understanding politics, media, culture and Islam in the Middle East. In this course students will gain the basic tools to enable them to understand current political discourse through main sources of Arabic media, gain basic elements and terms of modern Arabic language, and facilitate their studies of the Middle East.
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POLI 426 - The Middle East Through Film (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 ) Through a series of films, students will be exposed to a unique approach to understanding some of the Middle East’s most complex issues and become more familiar with the main actors, places and events of this region. The course will focus on the major current questions of Middle East politics including Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Oil and Wahhabism, the Iranian Revolution, the Arab Spring, refugees, terrorism and the rise of al-Qaida and the Islamic State. F, S.
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POLI 430 Q - Model European Union (1 credit)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A brief survey of the history, institutional structure, policies, procedures and functioning of the European Union (EU) - a key player in global governance. The course is designed to prepare students for competitive participation in the annual Model European Union conference. The Model European Union gives students an opportunity to hone their skills at negotiation, public speaking, critical thinking, expository writing, team-building, leadership, and problem-solving. The course is offered during spring semester. This course may be repeated up to three times for credit. F, S.
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POLI 431 Q - The Model United Nations (1 credit)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A brief study of the history, mission, policies, and procedures of the United Nations designed to prepare students for competitive participation in the annual Southern Regional Model United Nations conference in Atlanta. This course may be repeated up to eight times for credit. It may be counted up to three credits for political science major or minor requirements. F.
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POLI 432 - Great Decisions in U.S. Foreign Policy (1 credit)
(Prereq: permission of the instructor) This course is centered on the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions program, where students participate in hosting the program as part of a community and academic outreach initiative of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts each Spring. The course also includes follow-on discussion groups on-line related to the current event topics selected by the Foreign Policy Association each year. The course may be repeated up to three times for credit. S.
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POLI 435 - Globalization (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) This course will survey the various theories and issues surrounding the process of Globalization and anti-Globalization within the study of International Relations. It will draw on historical, economical, financial, cultural, and political issues-areas of Globalization in a multitude of regions.
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POLI 438 - International Human Rights (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) Development of the promotion and protection of international human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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POLI 439 - International Law (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) The origin, development and principles of the international law of peace and the enforcement of these principles. The law of war and pacific settlement disputes.
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POLI 440 Q - South Carolina State Legislative Process (1 credit)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) An introduction to the practice of state legislative procedures. Students are required to participate in the South Carolina Student Legislature activity. This course may be repeated up to eight times for credit. It may be counted up to three credits for political science major or minor requirements. F, S.
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POLI 441 - Legal Reasoning (1 credit)
A laboratory course on test taking techniques and strategies for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Pass/Fail grading only. F, S.
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POLI 444 Q - Moot Court (1 credit)
This course is an experiential approach to understanding the appellate court process. Students develop their understanding of the judicial process and learn about important legal principles by forming two-person teams and developing and arguing a fictional appellate case. Students are required to argue their cases at invitational and regional elimination tournaments sponsored by the American Collegiate Moot Court Association. F, S, Su.
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POLI 447 Q - Trial Advocacy (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) The focus of this course is the art and science of trial advocacy and litigation, with concentration on basic evidence and trial procedure. This course will prepare the student for practice litigation with an emphasis on the art of trying a case from inception to conclusion. This course will also include mock trial practice.
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POLI 448 Q - Mock Trial (1 credit)
Mock Trial is an activity in which students learn the principles of trial advocacy and then apply those principles as they try a fictitious case. Mock trial gives undergraduate students an opportunity to learn firsthand about the work or trial attorneys, understand the judicial system, develop critical thinking, increase self-confidence, and develop the ability to work well with others. This course may be repeated up to eight times for credit. It may be counted up to three credits for political science major or minor requirements. F, S.
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POLI 449 - Constitutional Law I (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the institutional powers, constraints, and interactions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government. Selected covered topics include the constitutional powers of Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court; federalism; the Commerce Clause; and substantive due process. F, S.
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POLI 450 - Constitutional Law II (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the boundaries of the civil rights and liberties protected by the Constitution. Selected covered topics include the liberties enumerated in the first Ten Amendments of the Constitution, and the civil rights of citizens protected in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments of the Constitution. F, S.
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POLI 451 - The Supreme Court (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the role of the Supreme Court in American politics. Covered topics include the historical development as an institution, the selection and nomination process of Supreme Court justices, the nature of the Supreme Court decision-making, the relationship between the Supreme Court and the other branches, and other relevant topics.
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POLI 452 - The Judicial Process (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the growth of law, the law-making function of the courts, the structure and organization of federal and state courts, the procedures involved in civil and criminal cases, and the problems and proposals for reform in the administration of justice.
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POLI 453 - Regulatory Policies (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) An examination, primarily by the case method, of the law of public offices, the types of powers exercised by administrative authorities, the scope and limits of such powers, including relevant aspects of procedural process of law, and remedies against administrative action.
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POLI 455 - American Jurisprudence (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) (Prereq: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor) An examination of the approaches and controversies concerning legal interpretation and legal reasoning in the American political order. A major focus of the course is constitutional interpretation. Readings will be drawn principally from the writings of major figures in American jurisprudence.
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POLI 456 - Administrative Law (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the public law dealing with the structure, authority, policies, and procedures of administrative and regulatory agencies. Covered topics include agency rulemaking, agency adjudication, investigation and enforcement, political control of agencies, judicial review of agency decisions, governmental liability, and rights of public employees. S.
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POLI 457 - Environmental Law (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the public law, regulations, and court decisions governing environmental policy in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on the important governmental and private actors involved in the policy making process. Covered topics include air and water regulation, toxic substances, the regulation of energy production, and the regulation of public lands. F, S.
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POLI 459 - Social Policy (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) This course is an examination of the theory and practice of social policy, with a primary focus on U.S. policy. Topics include theories and models of social policy formation and implementation by political institutions and the impact of policies on individuals and groups in society. A significant focus is placed on the content and design of policy in selected areas, including income security, education, health, and family. S.
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POLI 462 - The Legislative Process (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the structure, organization, powers, functions and problems of legislative bodies.
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POLI 463 - The American Chief Executive (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) The constitutional powers and political roles of the American President with lesser emphasis upon state governors. An analysis of the chief executive and administration, executive relationships with legislatures, and party and popular leadership by the executive.
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