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POLISCI 170

Research Methods in Political Science

3–4 credits

POLISCI 170 introduces political science research methods, teaching students to develop research questions, design studies, and apply quantitative and qualitative tools.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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.

Marty Davidson Mario Pino Flores+1 more

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Spring 2022–Fall 2025

POLISCI 400

Topics in Political Science

1–4 credits

POLISCI 400 is an umbrella course for variable credit topic courses, including summer forums and intensive sessions.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical coursework was manageable with attendance, featuring optional reading not tested on exams.

Michelle Schwarze

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

POLISCI 401

Selected Topics in Political Science

3–4 credits

POLISCI 401 explores current issues in Political Science as a topics course.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Erica Simmons, Jessica Weeks, Katherine Cramer: Workload varies by instructor; Erica Simmons offered minimal homework and study guides, while Jessica Weeks required extensive writing for the final. Katherine Cramer’s readings were accessible despite seeming daunting.