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POLISCI 104 covers basic institutions and processes of American government, including constitutional structures, parties, interest groups, elections, and policy formation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of John Coleman, Kenneth Mayer, Signe Janoska-Bedi: Students report significant reading requirements and exams that demand specific answers from lectures and textbooks. Some found tests difficult, while others noted that prior knowledge or attending office hours helped manage the workload.[1, 2, +3] Sources
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 POLISCI 199 offers directed study projects for freshmen and sophomores arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Large lectures
Covers principles, procedures, and problems of the US Congress legislative process.
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Historical reviews of Barry Burden: Exams are tough and require referring to lecture themes that are not present in the textbook.[1] Sources
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 POLISCI 681 is a Senior Honors Thesis course focused on political science thesis research and writing.
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No recorded grade history
POLISCI 682 is a senior honors thesis course focusing on political science thesis research and writing.
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No recorded grade history
POLISCI 691 is a senior thesis course where students write a thesis in consultation with a faculty member.
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No recorded grade history
POLISCI 692 is a senior thesis course where students write a thesis in consultation with a faculty member.
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No recorded grade history
Highly rated instructor
Directed study projects for juniors and seniors as arranged with a faculty member.
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No recorded grade history
Highly rated instructor
POLISCI 699 offers directed study projects for juniors and seniors arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
Graduate seminar providing in-depth examination of selected topics on American politics and governmental institutions.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
POLISCI 990 is a research and thesis course conducted under the direction of faculty.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Highly rated instructor
POLISCI 999 is an independent work course where students conduct research or projects under the direction of a faculty staff member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
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