printer friendly pagePOLISCI 299A: Research Design
This course is designed to teach students how to design a research project. The course emphasizes the specification of testable hypotheses, the building of data sets, and the inferences from that may be drawn from that evidence.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Fresh, A. (PI)
POLISCI 299B: Honors Thesis Seminar
(Previously 299Q) Restricted to Research Honors Track students who have completed
PoliSci 291, 292, and 293.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Davenport, L. (PI)
POLISCI 299C: Honors Thesis
(Previously 299B) Students conduct independent research work towards a senior honors thesis.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
POLISCI 299D: Honors Thesis
(Previously 299C) Students conduct independent research work towards a senior honors thesis.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Blaydes, L. (PI)
;
Brady, D. (PI)
;
Hall, A. (PI)
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Instructors:
Blaydes, L. (PI)
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Brady, D. (PI)
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Hall, A. (PI)
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Schultz, K. (PI)
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Sniderman, P. (PI)
POLISCI 311E: Political Economy I (ECON 220)
Theoretical models of political economy. Potential topics include: basic social choice theory, democracy, electoral competition, political accountability, legislative bargaining, lobbying, corruption, autocratic politics, democratization, conflict and arms races, and institutional change. Attention to economics implications, including taxation, redistribution, and public goods. Prerequisite: 203 or permission of instructors.
Last offered: Spring 2016
POLISCI 311N: Nuclear Politics (POLISCI 211N)
Why do states develop nuclear weapons and why do some states, that have the technological capacity to build nuclear weapons, refrain from doing so? What are the strategic consequences of new states deploying nuclear weapons? What is the relationship between the spread of nuclear energy and the spread of nuclear weapons? Have international and domestic views on nuclear weapons changed since 1945? In this course, we will first examine the political science literature on these key questions about nuclear politics. We will read and critique works using different approaches in political science including quantitative analysis, experiments, game theory, historical case studies, and mixed methods. Students will then design and execute small research projects to address questions that have been inadequately addressed in the existing literature.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Sagan, S. (PI)
POLISCI 313: US-Russia Relations After the Cold War (POLISCI 213, REES 213)
A quarter century ago, the Soviet Union collapsed and the Cold War ended. At the time, Russian leaders aspired to build democratic and market institutions at home. They also wanted to join the West. American presidents Democrat and Republican encouraged these domestic and international changes. Today, U.S.-Russia relations are once again confrontational, reminiscent of relations during the Cold War. This course seeks to analyze shifts in U.S.-Russia relations, with special attention given to the U.S.-Russia relationship during Obama¿s presidency. Readings will include academic articles and a book manuscript by Professor McFaul on Obama's reset policy. Open to students with previous coursework involving Russia. This course will meet bi-weekly Wednesdays from 1:30-3:20pm on the following dates (4/12, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24, and 6/7).
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
McFaul, M. (PI)
POLISCI 314R: Challenges and Dilemmas in American Foreign Policy (POLISCI 214R)
This seminar will examine the complexities and trade offs involved in foreign policy decision-making at the end of the twentieth century and the dawn of the post-9/11 era. Students will analyze dilemmas confronting policymakers through case studies including post-conflict reconstruction and state-building, nuclear proliferation, democratization and peace negotiation. The seminar will conclude with a 48-hour crisis simulation. For advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Application for enrollment required. Applications will be available for pick up in Political Science Department (Encina West 100) starting late-October.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Rice, C. (PI)
POLISCI 315A: The Rise of Asia (POLISCI 115A)
We will examine the sources and implications of the rise of Asia in the international system. Topics will include military competition, international cooperation, regional integration, domestic politics, business and investment, legalization, environmental issues, demographics, social issues, and the role of technology.
Last offered: Autumn 2014
POLISCI 315F: Nuclear Weapons and International Politics (POLISCI 215F)
Why do states develop nuclear weapons and why do some states, that have the technological capacity to build nuclear weapons, refrain from doing so? What are the strategic consequences of new states deploying nuclear weapons? What is the relationship between the spread of nuclear energy and the spread of nuclear weapons? We will study the political science and history literature on these topics. Research paper required.
Last offered: Spring 2013
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