Political Science

Schedule as of May 26, 2012

Political Science - Summer 2012

POLS 200 - American Politics

Survey of American politics, including political behavior of the American electorate, the theory of democracy, the structure and function of American political institutions, and contemporary issues. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 1123). {Fall, Spring}

Sections
#	CRN	Time/Location	Instructor	Credits	Seats Available
001	12063	M T W R F 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Lecture	Lisa M Sanchez	3	33

POLS 220 - Comparative Politics

Designed to give students the ability to understand and evaluate political regimes by focusing on the political history, socioeconomic structure and contemporary political institutions and behavior. Includes consideration of European and developing systems. {Fall, Spring}

Sections
#	CRN	Time/Location	Instructor	Credits	Seats Available
001	12064	M T W R 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Dane Smith Hall 226 Lecture	Yann P Kerevel	3	36

POLS 240 - International Politics

(Also offered as PCST 240) Analyzes significant factors in world politics, including nationalism, 'national interest,' ideology, international conflict and collaboration, balance of power, deterrence, international law and international organization. {Fall, Spring}

Sections
#	CRN	Time/Location	Instructor	Credits	Seats Available
001	12066	M T W R F 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dane Smith Hall 328 Lecture	Justin O Delacour	3	39

POLS 300 - T: Race Class & Feminism

Special topics of political science which relate contemporary issues to the discipline. Precise topics will be noted in appropriate class schedules prepared for registration. No limits on repetitions if topics vary.

Sections
#	CRN	Time/Location	Instructor	Credits	Seats Available
001	18969	M T W R F 10:20 AM - 2:20 PM Humanities 428 Topics	Rinita Mazumdar	3	Section Full Waitlist: 2
006	21208	M T W R F 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dane Smith Hall 227 Topics	Philip E Hultquist	3	29

POLS 303 - Law in the Political Community

(Also offered as AMST 303.) Introduction to the role of law, legal actors and institutions in politics and society. {Fall, Spring}

Sections
#	CRN	Time/Location	Instructor	Credits	Seats Available
001	17825	M T W R 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Dane Smith Hall 229 Lecture	Peter S Kierst	3	20

POLS 497 - Senior Thesis

Restriction: permission of instructor.

Sections
#	CRN	Time/Location	Instructor	Credits	Seats Available
001	19751	NaN: PM - NaN: PM Independent Study	Christopher K Butler	3	5

POLS 499 - Independent Study

Open to majors and minors with 3.30 GPA and permission of instructor. POLS major students are limited to 6 credit hours, minor students to 3 credit hours in aggregate. Additional/excess hours above these limits may be counted as A & S electives. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Sections
#	CRN	Time/Location	Instructor	Credits	Seats Available
001	17026	Independent Study	Edward K Fuge	1 TO 3	5
002	18075	Independent Study	Ellen Grigsby	1 TO 3	1
003	18236	Independent Study	Peter S Kierst	1 TO 3	4
004	19903	NaN: PM - NaN: PM Independent Study	Kathy L Powers	1 TO 3	5

POLS 551 - Problems

No limits on repetitions if topics vary.

Sections
#	CRN	Time/Location	Instructor	Credits	Seats Available
001	20786	NaN: PM - NaN: PM Independent Study	Wendy L Hansen	1 TO 3	5
002	20831	NaN: PM - NaN: PM Independent Study	William D Stanley	1 TO 3	5
003	20849	NaN: PM - NaN: PM Independent Study	Mark J Peceny	1 TO 3	5
004	21209	NaN: PM - NaN: PM Independent Study	Juan P Micozzi	1 TO 3	5
005	21210	NaN: PM - NaN: PM Independent Study	Christine M Sierra	1 TO 3	5
006	21705	T W R F 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Social Sciences 2069 W R 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Social Sciences 2069 Independent Study	Jillian A Medeiros	2	8

POLS 699 - Dissertation

Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Sections
#	CRN	Time/Location	Instructor	Credits	Seats Available
001	17171	Dissertation	Mark J Peceny	3 TO 12	4
002	17256	Dissertation	Lonna R Atkeson	3 TO 12	1
003	18225	Dissertation	William D Stanley	3 TO 12	4
004	19686	NaN: PM - NaN: PM Dissertation	Michael S Rocca	3 TO 12	5
005	20787	NaN: PM - NaN: PM Dissertation	Wendy L Hansen	3 TO 12	5
006	21924	NaN: PM - NaN: PM Dissertation	Gabriel R Sanchez	3 TO 12	4