POLISCI 170 introduces political science research methods, teaching students to develop research questions, design studies, and apply quantitative and qualitative tools.
Historical reviews of Jessica Weeks: The course involves occasional short papers and heavy reliance on lectures and memorization. Reviewers report that tests are fairly challenging and getting an A requires extra effort, while projects may be graded toughly.
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Historical reviews for Jessica Weeks describe POLISCI 170 as concept-based and generally easy, though some find lectures boring or grading strict on projects. Students note that attendance and memorization are key, with clear exam outlines and fair grading supporting success.
JESSICA WEEKS is recorded teaching in Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2023, Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 119 / 126 | 3 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 21 / 21 | 1 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 18 / 21 | 2 |
| DIS 304 | Classroom Instruction | 21 / 21 | 0 |
| DIS 305 | Classroom Instruction | 19 / 21 | 0 |
| DIS 306 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 21 | 0 |
| DIS 307 | Classroom Instruction | 20 / 21 | 0 |
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Historical reviews of Jessica Weeks: Jessica Weeks teaches a concept-based course that reviewers describe as easy and gentle, though some find the material forgettable. Students note that while the workload is light, tests can be challenging and require understanding key concepts.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.12 GPA, 63.8% A/AB (n=47 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.23 GPA, 59.5% A/AB (n=126 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.58 GPA, 80.9% A/AB (n=89 letter grades).
Historical reviews of Jessica Weeks: The course involves occasional short papers and heavy reliance on lectures and memorization. Reviewers report that tests are fairly challenging and getting an A requires extra effort, while projects may be graded toughly.
Historical reviews of Jessica Weeks: Students appreciate that Weeks clearly outlines exam content and provides numerous study resources on Canvas. Reviewers also note she is a good professor who cares about student success.
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Research Methods in Political Science
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