Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2001
Political Science (POLI)
Rice Course Schedule as of 05/08/2001.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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POLI 210 AMERICAN GOVT AND POLITICS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Major topics in American politics: public opinion, group politics, political
parties, elections, congressional-presidential-bureaucratic politics, and
judicial politics. Together with Poli 209 meets state professional
requirements for teachers.
001 HZ 212 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Black, Earl Enr: 60 Max: NA
POLI 211 INTRO TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
An introduction to the study of international relations. The course examines
topics from the role of individuals to the impact of the international system.
Major issues, such as the causes of war and development of the third world are
also discussed.
001 HZ AMP - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Stoll, Richard J. Enr: 74 Max: NA
POLI 212 INTRO TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
An examination of political institutions and behavior in selected democratic,
communist, and "third world" countries.
Enrollment limited to 40.
001 SH 303 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Thornton, Douglas Enr: 26 Max: 40
POLI 306 DIRECTED READING II Credits 3.00 Spring 01
See Poli 305.
001 TBA - TBA Stoll, Richard J. Enr: 2 Max: NA
002 TBA - TBA Stoll, Richard J. Enr: 2 Max: NA
POLI 307 POLITICAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP I Credits 1.00 Spring 01
This course is the in-class component of the political science internship
program. Students will read both a common set of a materials and a set that is
oriented to their forthcoming internship. A final paper is required.
Prereq- Permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Ostdiek, Donald H. Enr: 0 Max: NA
POLI 308 POLITICAL SCI INTERNSHIP II Credits Spring 01
This course is the work component of the political science internship program.
Students will be required to submit weekly progress reports and a final
portfolio.
Prereq- Permission of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Ostdiek, Donald H. Enr: 0 Max: NA
POLI 317 CONGRESS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Examines the role of Congress in the American political system. Attention is
given to the historical development of Congress, the current status of the
Congress, and the functions of Congress in the American political system.
001 BB 114 - MW 02:00PM - 03:15PM Martorano, Nancy Enr: 12 Max: NA
POLI 321 AMER CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Interpretation of the Constitution by the Supreme Court. (Juniors and Seniors
preferred).
001 CL LEC - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Cuthbertson, Gilbert M. Enr: 72 Max: NA
POLI 326 SOCIAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS IN THE EUROPEAN Credits 3.00 Spring 01
An examination of the rights enjoyed by persons in the European Union,
including human rights, rights as citizen, and social rights. Special emphasis
will be placed on nationality, gender, race and other forms of discrimination
within the European Union. The course will focus on the series of landmark
cases in the European Court of Justice. The course includes a review of the
historical and political events that formed the European Communities which
became the European Union. Also includes an examination of the political
institutions of the European Union. One goal will be to compare the union of
European States under the Treaty of Union and the American union under the
United States Constitution. Enrollment limited to 20. Also offered as SOCI 326.
001 SH 303 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Passamano, James Enr: 14 Max: 20
POLI 330 MINORITY POLITICS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This course examines the political and social position of minority groups
(African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Lations, and women) in
the American political system. The goal of the course is to explore the
political power and behavior of these groups wihtin society and politics,
involving the exploration of key concepts such as racism, discrimination,
resources, political power, culture, leadership, class, and inequality.
Enrollment limited to 30.
001 BB 102 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM Branton, Regina Enr: 27 Max: 40
POLI 333 COMPARATIVE LEGISLATURES Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Examination of similarities and differences of legislatures in different
countries. Includes the causes and consequences of these differences.
Enrollment limited to 40.
001 BB 283 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Hamm, Keith E. Enr: 8 Max: 40
POLI 337 PUBLIC POLICY AND BUREAUCRACY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Exploration of the role that public bureaucracy plays in national policy
making. Includes an examination of sources of agency power, which are linked to
different policy outcomes. Enrollment limited to 40.
Enrollment limited to 40.
001 SH 307 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Robinson, Scott Enr: 42 Max: 40
POLI 338 POLICY ANALYSIS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This class familiarizes students with the analytical tools necessary for
evaluating and analyzing public policies.
Enrollment limited to 30.
001 SS 106 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM Ostdiek, Donald H. Enr: 37 Max: 30
POLI 353 REFORM IN POST-MAO CHINA Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Study of the origins and development of the gradual but revolutionary political
and economic reforms in China, with emphasis on the changing roles of the
Communist Party, of the central bureaucracy and local governments, of the
military, of the emerging entrepreneurial class, and of the 80 million members
of the overseas Chinese community. Enrollment limited to 40.
001 BB 114 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Lewis, Steven W. Enr: 8 Max: 40
POLI 360 WESTERN EUROPEAN DEMOCRACIES Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
A survey of government and politics in Western European democracies, with
primary emphasis on Great Britain, France, and Germany. Enrollment limited to
40.
001 BB 102 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Ambler, John S. Enr: 30 Max: 40
POLI 372 AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Examination of internal and external aspects of foreign policy leadership,
presidential initiative, congressional control, press, public opinion, and
crisis management. Not a Managerial Studies elective. Enrollment limited to
40.
001 BB 102 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Dixon, Jeffrey Scott Enr: 28 Max: 40
POLI 373 INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Exploration of the theoretical basis of, and empirical evidence for, a number
of explantions for interstate war. Includes contemporary theories dealing with
dispute escalation, arms races, deterrence, crisis management, and
low-intensity conflict.
Enrollment limited to 40.
001 SH 307 - MW 02:00PM - 03:15PM Al-Sowayel, Dina Enr: 19 Max: 40
POLI 395 INTRO TO STATISTICS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Introduction to research design and quantitative methods used in contemporary
political science research. Students will apply the tools of social science
inquiry in a series of projects designed to examine political attitudes and
behavior. Enrollment limited to 30.
001 GRB 212W - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM Alford, John R. Enr: 40 Max: 30
POLI 401 STATE POLITICS RESEARCH SEMINAR Credits 3.00 Spring 01
A research seminar in state politics and policy with an emphasis on state
institutions. Enrollment limited to 15.
001 SH 562 - TH 02:30PM - 05:30PM Hamm, Keith E. Enr: 4 Max: 15
Ostdiek, Donald H.
POLI 406 SENIOR THESIS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
See Poli 405.
001 TBA - TBA Stoll, Richard J. Enr: 4 Max: NA
POLI 425 POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Can democracy survive its enemies: tyranny of ruling elites and classes,
tyranny of the majority, ethnic and religious conflict, individualism,
government secrecy, citizen apathy?
Enrollment limited to 15.
Also offered as
SOCI 425.
001 SH 560 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Davidson, Chandler Enr: 11 Max: 7
POLI 436 POLITICS OF REGULATION Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Study of the government's regulation of business and the political factors that
shape its content. Enrollment limited to 13.
001 SS 106 - W 01:30PM - 04:30PM Robinson, Scott Enr: 7 Max: 13
POLI 441 COMMON PROPERTY RESOURCES Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Common Property Resources (CPRs), such as fisheries, aquifers, and the
Internet, appear in many guises and pose a fundamental problem for governing.
This course explores the theoretical underpinnings for CPRs, their growing
literature, and the political and economic institutions that mediate
CPR
dilemmas. Students will engage in an original research project in
conjunction with the instructor. Enrollment limited to 13.
001 BB 114 - TH 02:30PM - 05:30PM Wilson, Rick K. Enr: 7 Max: 13
POLI 456 REGIME TRANSFORMATIONS AND TRANSITIONS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This course examines why political systems may change from democratic to
authoritarian, or vice versa. It distinguishes between different regime types
and explores the conditions promotinh social movements, political unrest, and
military coups. The course examines factors that help to consolidate the newly
formed regimes. Examples are drawn from a variety of postcolonial states.
Enrollment limited to 13.
001 BB 114 - F 01:30PM - 04:30PM Thornton, Douglas Enr: 7 Max: 13
POLI 457 CONDITIONS OF DEMOCRACY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This course starts with definitions and theories/preconditions of democracy and
then looks at specific cases of democratic consolidation, reaction, and the
prospects for the future. Enrollment limited to 13.
Prereq- permission of instructor.
001 TBA - T 02:30PM - 05:30PM Javeline, Debra Enr: 0 Max: NA
POLI 457 CONDITIONS OF DEMOCRACY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This course starts with definitions and theories/preconditions of democracy and
then looks at specific cases of democratic consolidation, reaction, and the
prospects for the future. Enrollment limited to 13.
Prereq- permission of instructor.
001 BB 114 - T 02:30PM - 05:30PM Javeline, Debra Enr: 12 Max: 13
POLI 470 SPECIAL TOPIC: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Topic varied from year to year. May be repeated for credit.
Prereq- permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 13.
001 BB 283 - M 07:00PM - 10:00PM Bolks, Sean Enr: 10 Max: 13
POLI 490 MODERN POLITICAL THEORY AND INTERDISCIPL Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Study of the development of modern political theory and its relevance to
contemporary problems. Enrollment limited to 13.
Prereq- permission of instructor.
001 BB 283 - TH 07:00PM - 10:00PM Cuthbertson, Gilbert M. Enr: 18 Max: 13
POLI 503 TOPICS IN METH & DATA ANALYSIS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Applications of least squares and general linear model. Enrollment limited to
13.
Also offered as STAT 503
001 BB 283 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Stevenson, Randolph T. Enr: 7 Max: 13
POLI 511 MEASUREMENT & RESEARCH DESIGN Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Study of advanced topics in research design and measurement theory.
Prereq- Permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 13.
001 TBA - W 02:30PM - 05:30PM Wilson, Rick K. Enr: 2 Max: 13
POLI 530 APPROACHES TO AMERICAN GOV'T Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Core graduate course. Includes an analysis of basic approaches to the study of
American politics. Enrollment limited to 13.
Prereq- permission of instructor.
001 BB 283 - TH 02:30PM - 05:30PM Brace, Paul R. Enr: 6 Max: 13
POLI 533 ADVANCED TOPICS IN POLITICAL BEHAVIOR Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Graduate research seminar in the subfield of political behavior. Content varies
from year to year. Enrollment limited to 15.
Prereq- permission of instructor.
001 BB 283 - W 01:30PM - 04:30PM Alford, John R. Enr: 2 Max: 15
POLI 564 POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT Credits 3.00 Spring 01
A central priority developing nations face today concerns establishing economic
growth; how best to achieve strong economic performance has both an economic
and political dimension. This course seeks a rudimentary understanding of
economic growth, concentrating on its political determinants. Enrollment
limited to 13.
Also offered as ADMN 565
001 BB 283 - T 02:30PM - 05:30PM Brown, David S. Enr: 5 Max: 13
POLI 575 GAME THEORY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Examination of current developments in game theory with application to
political science. Enrollment limited to 13.
Prereq- Permission of instructor.
001 BB 283 - M 01:30PM - 04:30PM Morgan, Cliff Enr: 6 Max: 13
POLI 592 DIRECTED READING METHODOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Brace, Paul R. Enr: 0 Max: NA
POLI 594 DIRECTED READING AMERICAN POLITICS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Hamm, Keith E. Enr: 0 Max: NA
POLI 596 DIR READ-INTERNAT'L RELATIONS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Stoll, Richard J. Enr: 0 Max: NA
POLI 598 DIR READ-COMPARATIVE POLITICS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Ambler, John S. Enr: 0 Max: NA
POLI 599 TEACHING POLITICAL SCIENCE Credits 1.00 Spring 01
This course prepares graduate students to design and teach classes at the
college level.
Prereq- Approval of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Stoll, Richard J. Enr: 3 Max: NA
POLI 600 TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Credits 0.00 Spring 01
Research and thesis for resident students.
001 TBA - TBA Stoll, Richard J. Enr: 0 Max: NA
POLI 800 PH.D. RESEARCH AND THESIS Credits Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 15 Max:
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