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PLNT 4200 - Greenhouse Design and Management
Credits: 3
Emphasis on greenhouse structural and functional design concepts of economy, efficiency and energy conservation. Primary emphasis is on the limitations and advantages of greenhouses in the Rocky Mountain region, including alternative energy concepts. The management and operational concerns associated with private, commercial, educational and public greenhouses will be included.
Dual Listed PLNT 5200 .
Prerequisite: PLNT 2025 and a USP QA/Q course.
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PLNT 4220 - Crop Yield Physiology
Credits: 3
Physiological processes underlying crop growth and development. The effect of crop management practices on physiology and yield will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: AECL 1000 ; CHEM 1000 .
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PLNT 4470 - Seed Science and Technology
Credits: 3
Presents aspects of seed biology and processing including development, physiology, ecology, germination, viability, dormancy, production, conditioning, storage, certification and marketing.
Dual Listed PLNT 5470 .
Former Course Number [CROP 4470]
Prerequisite: 8 hours of plant biology.
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PLNT 4520 - Plant Breeding
Credits: 3
Principles and methods for genetic improvement of all kinds of plants including agronomic, horticultural, forest and range species. Emphasizes fundamental concepts of quantitative genetics and integration of classical plant breeding with emergent biotechnology.
Former Course Number [CROP 4520]
Prerequisite: MATH 1000 or statistics course; LIFE 4000.
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PLNT 4700 - Forage Crop Science
Credits: 3
The course focuses on major aspects of forage crop production and biology. Cultural practices, adaptation, sustainable agriculture and alternative use, seed production, harvest, livestock utilization and storage of forages. This course will have in-depth emphasis on characteristics of important grasses and legumes and utilization of forages for livestock production.
Dual Listed PLNT 5700 .
Former Course Number [CROP 2200, 3200; PLNT 3200]
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PLNT 4790 - Topics:
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 10)
Independent study.
Dual Listed PLNT 5790 .
Former Course Number [CROP 4700, 4790]
Prerequisite: senior standing.
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PLNT 4900 - Undergraduate Teaching Practicum
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 4)
Supervised participation of undergraduates in the teaching of laboratory sections offered by the Department of Plant Sciences. Provides opportunity for students to gain teaching experience in agroecology, horticulture, or life science.
Prerequisite: AECL 1000 and junior or senior standing.
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PLNT 4975 - Problems in Plant Science
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 4)
Provides an opportunity for students to conduct supervised research on specific topics of interest and importance in crop breeding, genetics, physiology, pathology, ecology and pest management.
Prerequisite: junior/senior standing with at least 10 hours of agroecology core requirements.
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PLNT 5000 - Plant Disease Control
Credits: 3
Advanced study of plant diseases. Important diseases of field, forage and horticultural crops will be studied. Includes history and current distribution and uses of crops. Emphasis will be placed on pathogen biology and development of integrated disease management. Current and classic research papers on plant disease control will be discussed.
Dual Listed PLNT 4000 .
Prerequisite: PLNT 3220 .
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PLNT 5020 - Sustainable Agriculture
Credits: 3
Focuses on the sustainability of agroecosystems and the human communities that maintain them in the context of regional, national and global food and fiber requirements. Topics include: the scale of agriculture, low-input systems, current energy and transportation challenges, markets, and integrated crop and livestock production.
Dual Listed PLNT 4020 .
Prerequisite: 8 hours of Life Sciences.
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PLNT 5050 - Plant Biotechnology
Credits: 3
Introduces students to the science and applications of plant cell, tissue and organ culture, and regeneration. Topics include in vitro techniques used for developing new genotypes. Successful completion will enhance knowledge and understanding of plant tissue culture techniques and their applications in crop improvement.
Dual Listed PLNT 4050 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 2023 or equivalent.
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PLNT 5070 - Weed Science and Technology
Credits: 4
Management and physiological principles involved in control of economically important farm and range weeds.
Dual Listed PLNT 4070 .
Prerequisite: AECL 1000 , LIFE 1010 .
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PLNT 5120 - Organic Food Production
Credits: 3
A complete review of the federal organic production guidelines, methods and applications for organic production facilities, alternative marketing principles, concepts of organic fertilizer use, organic pest control and concepts for using environmentally friendly methods to reduce chemical, petroleum and synthetic inputs for more sustainable crop and livestock agricultural systems.
Dual Listed PLNT 4120 .
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PLNT 5180 - Greenhouse Crop Production
Credits: 4
Production methods for a wide range of herbaceous plants including bedding plants, perennials, vegetables, flowering potted plants, and foliage plants. Emphasis is placed on current production techniques in controlled environments and in the field.
Dual Listed PLNT 4180 .
Prerequisite: PLNT 3300 .
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PLNT 5190 - Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants
Credits: 3
Includes the history and importance of herbs, spices, and medicinals; collection of these plants in the wild; botany; chemistry; greenhouse and field production; organic production; harvesting; drying; postharvest operations; legal aspects; and products.
Dual Listed PLNT 4190 .
Prerequisite: 8 hrs. LIFE and/or CHEM.
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PLNT 5200 - Greenhouse Design and Management
Credits: 3
Emphasis on greenhouse structural and functional design concepts of economy, efficiency and energy conservation. Primary emphasis is on the limitations and advantages of greenhouses in the Rocky Mountain region, including alternative energy concepts. The management and operational concerns associated with private, commercial, educational and public greenhouses will be included.
Dual Listed PLNT 4200 .
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PLNT 5410 - Advanced Crop Physiology and Management
Credits: 3
Review and interpretation of current crop management and physiology literature.
Prerequisite: 6 hours of biochemistry or plant physiology.
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PLNT 5470 - Seed Science and Technology
Credits: 3
Presents aspects of seed biology and processing including development, physiology, ecology, germination, viability, dormancy, production, conditioning, storage, certification and marketing.
Dual Listed PLNT 4470 .
Prerequisite: 8 hours of plant biology.
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PLNT 5500 - Clinical Plant Pathology
Credits: 2
Designed to give students practical experience in disease diagnosis. Students are exposed to a variety of current techniques used in the diagnosis and control of plant problems caused by abiotic and biotic factors. Primary emphasis is on the identification of biotic agents, including fungi, bacteria, nematodes and viruses. Students will gain experience and insight in the practical aspects of plant pathology.
Prerequisite: PLNT 4000 .
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PLNT 5600 - Research in Crops
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 10)
Investigation of research problems to include a written and oral presentation of results.
Prerequisite: basic training in the field of problem selected.
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PLNT 5700 - Forage Crop Science
Credits: 3
The course focuses on major aspects of forage crop production and biology. Cultural practices, adaptation, sustainable agriculture and alternative use, seed production, harvest, livestock utilization and storage of forages. This course will have in-depth emphasis on characteristics of important grasses and legumes and utilization of forages for livestock production.
Dual Listed PLNT 4700 .
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PLNT 5720 - Plant Disease Problems
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 10)
Biology, epidemiology, and control of specific crop, field and forage diseases.
Prerequisite: PLNT 3220 .
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PLNT 5790 - Topics:
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 10)
Independent study.
Dual Listed PLNT 4790 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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PLNT 5820 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Discussion in production, physiology, breeding and weed science.
Prerequisite: basic training in plant sciences.
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PLNT 5900 - Practicum in College Teaching
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Work in classroom with a major professor. Expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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PLNT 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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PLNT 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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PLNT 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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PLNT 5980 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 48)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate level degree program.
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POLS 1000 - American and Wyoming Government
Credits: 3
Introduction to the Constitutions and governmental processes of the U. S. and Wyoming.
When Offered (Offered each semester)
USP Code [V< >V]
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POLS 1100 - Wyoming Government
Credits: 1
Introduction to the Constitution and governmental process of Wyoming. Intended for students who have earned credit for American Government at an out-of-state college or by Advance Placement but have not fulfilled the Wyoming Constitution requirement of University Studies. Cannot be taken if the student has already taken POLS 1000 .
USP Code [(none)< >V]
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POLS 1101 - First-Year Seminar
Credits: 3
USP Code [(none)< >FYS]
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POLS 1111 - Issues in Political Science
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Introduces students to Political Science through a study of a contemporary issue or problem from the perspectives of the various subfields.
USP Code [I,L< > (none)]
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POLS 1200 - Non-Western Political Cultures
Credits: 3
Gives students appreciation of non-western political cultures and how these cultures have created different political institutions and practices. Non-Western nations of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East are used as case studies.
Cross Listed INST 1200 .
USP Code [CS,G< >(none)]
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POLS 1250 - Introduction to Comparative Government
Credits: 3
How do foreign states deal with the numerous challenges to their stability? Do institutions affect a state’s approach to solving different problems? How do these different approaches affect policy? This course introduces students to different styles of governance and compare countries from around the world with reference to their political ideology.
Cross Listed INST 1250 .
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POLS 2000 - Current Issues in American Government
Credits: 3
Examines current political topics in the U. S. Focuses on key public policy problems, policy-making process and the final policy choice. Students must keep abreast of political events on daily basis and apply basic concepts in American government to current affairs.
USP Code [CS< >(none)]
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 2070 - Politics of State and Local Government
Credits: 3
Studies politics, organizations, structures and processes of American state and local governments.
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 2200 - Politics of Europe and the European Union
Credits: 3
Examines formal and informal aspects of politics in European countries and the European Union.
USP Code [(none)< >COM2]
Prerequisite: POLS 1200 o r POLS 1250 o r permission of the instructor.
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POLS 2290 - Governments and Politics of Latin America
Credits: 3
Studies chief cultural and historical factors influencing Latin American political process. Surveys major institutions and political patterns of the region.
Prerequisite: POLS 1200 or POLS 1250 or permission of the instructor.
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POLS 2310 - Introduction to International Relations
Credits: 3
Analyzes the nature of international relations, emphasizing various methods of explaining and interpreting the behavior of nation-states. In doing so, the course illustrates the contemporary problems of world politics.
Cross Listed INST 2310 .
USP Code [G< >(none)]
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POLS 2330 - Environmental Ethics
Credits: 3
Introduces students to ethical theory in environmental problem cases, and to philosophical issues in environmental philosophy. Ethical theories include natural law, utilitarianism, deontological and rights-based theories, relativism. Topics may include: conservation/preservation, resource management, pollution, overpopulation, factory farming, Leopold’s land ethic, deep ecology, holism, eco-feminism.
Cross Listed PHIL 2330 .
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POLS 2410 - Introduction to Public Administration
Credits: 3
Deals with executive branches of governments in the U. S. : national, state and local. Considers organizational, political and policy-making aspects of each. Discusses administration in other forms of government, such as interstate compacts and regional agreements.
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 2420 - Women and Politics
Credits: 3
Describes and compares status and political activity of women in America with those of women and men in other societies in order to explore causes, methods and results of political involvement by women.
Cross Listed GWST 2420 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 2430 - Parties, Interest Groups and Elections
Credits: 3
Studies nature and functions of political organizations in American democracy. Discusses origins and evolution of American parties, causes of interest group development, political socialization, political participation and voting behavior, as well as activities of interest groups within American society and political system. Emphasizes current trends regarding role of parties versus interest groups.
USP Code [CS< >(none)]
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 2450 - Politics and Media
Credits: 3
Examines the media’s coverage of current events, governmental institutions and electoral campaigns. Discusses effect of media on individuals’ opinions and behavior.
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 2460 - Introduction to Political Philosophy
Credits: 3
Surveys history of Western political thought including study of concepts and approaches to political philosophy.
When Offered (Offered once a year)
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POLS 2490 - Topics In:
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Accommodates various specialized subjects not offered as regular courses.
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 3050 - Athenian Democracy
Credits: 3
Examines democratic government in ancient Athens: its origins and development, its practical workings, how politics were conducted and power was gained and exercised, citizen participation, law courts, and evaluations of democracy in the ancient world and since.
Cross Listed CLAS 3050 /HIST 3050 .
Prerequisite: WB or COM2.
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POLS 3100 - Politics and the Judicial Process
Credits: 3
Analyzes courts and their personnel in the American political system, including examination of functions of courts, characteristics of judicial process, approaches to the study of judicial behavior, and role of courts as policy makers.
Former Course Number [2100]
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 3200 - Comparative Political Cultures
Credits: 3
Histories and experiences of various societies have shaped their values, norms, beliefs, expectations, and attitudes. This class explores how the beliefs, values, and lifestyles of various societies shape peoples’ views of their place in the politics of the state and of the state’s place in their daily lives.
Cross Listed POLS 3200.
Prerequisite: POLS 1200 /INST 1200 or POLS 1250 / INST 1250 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 3220 - Government and Politics of Russia and FSU
Credits: 3
Examines the political, economic and identity transitions of Russia and other states of the former Soviet Union during the post-communist era. Explores how current challenges relate to past Soviet practices.
Prerequisite: POLS 1200 or POLS 1250 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 3270 - Governments and Politics of the Middle East
Credits: 3
Acquaints students with basic political, social and economic institutions of Middle Eastern countries. Emphasizes post- World War I developments, contemporary issues and problems. Special attention is given to politics of major nations in the Middle East such as Turkey, Iran, Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria.
Prerequisite: POLS 1200 or POLS 1250 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 3300 - Model United Nations
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Focuses on the United Nations (UN) system and multilateral diplomacy to prepare students to participate in a Model UN simulation. Students learn to evaluate the UN system, learn strategies to address international problems, and develop skills to effectively represent a country in a role-playing exercise.
Prerequisite: POLS 1200 or POLS 1250 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 3520 - Voting and Participation in America
Credits: 3
Examines the ways citizens participate in government, including campaigning, donating money, and voting. Topics include mobilization by parties and campaigns, social and demographic differences in participation, explanations of voting behavior, civic responsibility, and the role of participation in a democracy.
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 3550 - Political Communication
Credits: 3
Examines the intersection of politics and communication. For example, may cover politics and media, interpersonal political discussion, organizational and governmental political communication, political campaigns, politics and technology, etc. Moreover, it may cover the effects of political communication on individuals’ opinions and behavior.
Cross Listed COJO 3550 .
Prerequisite: COMM 1000 , COMM 1040 , or POLS 1000 .
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POLS 3600 - American Political Thought
Credits: 3
Examines key primary sources and traditions from the founding to present.
USP Code [WB< > COM2]
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 3610 - Classics in Environmental Thought
Credits: 3
Surveys classic texts in environmental thought from the nineteenth century through the present.
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 3620 - Environmental Justice
Credits: 3
Examines core philosophical understandings of justice and applies them to the environment through a variety of case studies, analytical essays and monographs.
Cross Listed ENR 3620 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 , POLS 2460 , or POLS 3600 , or permission of instructor.
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POLS 3680 - Introduction to Empirical Political Analysis
Credits: 3
Introduces students to concepts, approaches and methodologies for empirical analysis of political problems. Students gain practical experience in communicating and presenting statistical analysis of of political data generated through surveys and other research techniques.
USP Code [(none)< >COM2]
Former Course Number [2020]
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 and STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 , or permission of instructor.
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POLS 4013 - Political Geography
Credits: 3
Geographic space is subdivided into political units to aid human interaction and to facilitate political processes. Examines the spatial organization of political space and its effects upon political processes at varying geographic scales ranging from the local to international.
Cross Listed GEOG 4013 .
Dual Listed POLS 5013 .
Prerequisite: Completion of USP H requirement.
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POLS 4051 - Environmental Politics
Credits: 3
Analyzes environmentalism as a political phenomenon. Provides students with a basic understanding of how to analyze political issues by: (1) examining the historical and contemporary issues that produce controversy over environmental matters; and (2) surveying the impacts of these issues on the formulation and implementation of laws, policies, and regulations.
Cross Listed AMST 4051 , ENR 4051 , GEOG 4051 and REWM 4051 .
Dual Listed POLS 5051 .
Former Course Number [4050]
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 4052 - Federal Land Politics
Credits: 3
Examines the political forces that have shaped and continue to shape federal land policy and management. Explores the interactions between democratic decision making and science in the management of federal lands. Surveys the sources of controversy over federal land management and methods for harmonizing public demands with technical expertise.
Cross Listed AMST 4052 / ENR 4052 /GEOG 4052 /REWM 4052 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 4090 - Anglo-American Jurisprudence
Credits: 3
Considers topics, such as functions of law in a democratic society; historical origins and growth of the common law as contrasted to the civil (code) law systems; and principal theories of nature and functions of law which have influenced development of English and American legal institutions.
Dual Listed POLS 5090 .
Prerequisite: 9 h ours o f p olitical science or philosophy, including POLS 1000 .
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POLS 4100 - Constitutional Law: Institutional Powers
Credits: 3
Encompasses case-study analysis of judicial decisions and policies affecting constitutional interrelationships among the three branches of federal government, federal-state relations, as well as powers of the states and federal government in the area of social and economic regulatory laws.
Dual Listed POLS 5100 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 4110 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Rights
Credits: 3
Encompasses case-study analysis of judicial decisions and policies of the constitutional interpretation of the 1st Amendment (freedom of speech, press, association and religion), privacy rights, the rights of the criminally accused, and civil rights (racial and gender equality).
Cross Listed CRMJ 4110 .
Dual Listed POLS 5110 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 , POLS 3100 recommended.
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POLS 4160 - Legal Philosophy
Credits: 3
This course examines the philosophies that undergird the law, considering both ancient and modern legal thought. Throughout the course, both historical and contemporary examples will be used to illustrate the salient differences between philosophical approaches, to better articulate our understanding of the law.
Dual Listed POLS 5160 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 4215 - European Union
Credits: 3
Examines the European Union’s history, institutional structures, and policy areas and explores the positive and negative effects of European integration.
Cross Listed INST 4215 .
Dual Listed POLS 5215 .
Former Course Number [4220]
Prerequisite: POLS 1200 or POLS 1250 or POLS 2310 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 4230 - Governments and Politics of Asia
Credits: 3
Studies political systems of East Asia. Analyzes impact of social and economic factors upon political institutions.
Dual Listed POLS 5230 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1200 or POLS 1250 or POLS 2310 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 4255 - Politics of Developing Nations
Credits: 3
An analysis of the processes of political, economic and social change in the non-Western world.
Cross Listed INST 4255 .
Dual Listed POLS 5255 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or international studies, including POLS 1200 /INST 1200 or POLS 1250 /INST 1250 or POLS 2310 /INST 2310 , or permission of instructor.
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POLS 4260 - Democratization and Regime Change
Credits: 3
Examines the theoretical/empirical research on causes of democratic transition and consolidation, including new waves of democratization and prospects for democratization in other contexts. Focus is given to a variety of theoretical/methodological perspectives such as the structural, strategic, social/cultural, institutional, and economic approaches.
Cross Listed INST 4260 .
Dual Listed POLS 5260 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or international studies, including POLS 1200 , or POLS 1250 , or POLS 2310 , or permission of instructor.
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POLS 4290 - Inter-American Relations
Credits: 3
Surveys inter-American system and idea of hemispheric unity. Analyzes major issues confronting inter- American community.
Cross Listed INST 4290 .
Dual Listed POLS 5290 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science, including POLS 1200 / INST 1200 , or POLS 1250 /INST 1250 , or POLS 2310 / INST 2310 , or permission of instructor.
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POLS 4330 - American Foreign Relations
Credits: 3
Analyzes American foreign policy decision-making process and selected contemporary foreign policy problems. Stresses political and institutional factors, along with analysis of policy options.
Cross Listed INST 4330 .
Dual Listed POLS 5330 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or international studies including POLS 2310 .
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POLS 4340 - International Organizations
Credits: 3
Encompasses development of world organizations, such as League of Nations, United Nations and its affiliate bodies. Also studies regional organizations and private international bodies.
Cross Listed INST 4340 .
Dual Listed POLS 5340 .
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. POLS 2310 strongly recommended.
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POLS 4350 - Sustainable Development and Global Policy
Credits: 3
Considers in-depth meaning of “sustainable development” and trade-offs necessary to achieve it. Considers this issue from global perspective through application of theories in economics, political science, international relations, technology studies and ethics.
Dual Listed POLS 5350 .
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. POLS 2310 strongly recommended.
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POLS 4360 - International Peace and Conflict
Credits: 3
Why do nations go to war, engage in atrocities such as genocide, or move toward peace following conf lict? Examines underlying processes behind both conflict and peace in the international system, including sources of conflict and ways conflicts might be moved toward sustainable peace.
Cross Listed INST 4360 .
Dual Listed POLS 5360 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or international studies including POLS 2310 .
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POLS 4375 - Transitional Justice
Credits: 3
Mechanisms provide accountability for gross human rights violations and acts of mass atrocity within nations. Case studies are used to examine types of transitional justice interventions; tensions between demands of justice at local, national, and international levels; and transitional justice’s role in post-conflict peace-building and reconciliation.
Cross Listed INST 4375 .
Dual Listed POLS 5375 .
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. POLS 2310 strongly recommended.
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POLS 4385 - Environment and Resource Conflict
Credits: 3
Drawing on key theory and contemporary real-world case studies this course explores how environmental change and the competition for scarce resources (such as food, water, oil, gems, and timber) have increasingly been linked to violent interstate and intrastate conflict and how such conflicts might be addressed, managed, or resolved through international and national action.
Cross Listed INST 4385 .
Dual Listed POLS 5385 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of POLS or INST, including POLS 2310 /INST 2310 .
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POLS 4420 - Seminar in Public Administration
Credits: 3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Includes reading and research in selected public administration topics.
Dual Listed POLS 5420 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 and consent of instructor.
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POLS 4430 - United States Presidency
Credits: 3
Analyzes office of president, its roles, development, relationships with other governmental agencies and problems in the contemporary world.
Dual Listed POLS 5430 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 4435 - Presidential Elections
Credits: 3
Examines the process of electing the U. S. president. Topics include the roles of presidential primaries, caucuses, and conventions; campaign strategies; media coverage; citizen participation; the electoral college; and reforms.
Dual Listed POLS 5435 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 4445 - Drug War Geopolitics in the Americas
Credits: 3
This course examines illegal drug commodity chains and international efforts to police the drug trade in the Americas. It approaches the drug war through a “critical geopolitics” framework, also covering broader themes such as international politics, livelihoods, development, environmental justice, the global economy, race-based discrimination, public health, and resistance movements.
Cross Listed INST 4445 .
Dual Listed POLS 5445 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of international studies or social science coursework and junior standing.
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POLS 4455 - Energy Security
Credits: 3
Evaluates the geopolitical and socioeconomic issues surrounding the roots of energy insecurity and the global challenge to provide adequate, affordable, and accessible energy. Topics of study include the questions of energy nationalism, climate security, import dependence and transportation insecurities, the future of fossil fuels and alternative energies.
Cross Listed INST 4455 .
Dual Listed POLS 5455 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of INST or POLS, including INST 2310 /POLS 2310 .
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POLS 4465 - Survey of the Nonprofit Sector
Credits: 3
This foundational course is designed to give students of diverse backgrounds a common framework for understanding the nonprofit sector in the United States and globally. Students in this course will identify and interpret key theories, issues, and challenges in the nonprofit world and will consider the implications for practice.
Dual Listed POLS 5465 .
Prerequisite: COM2.
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POLS 4475 - Politics of Natural Resources in Latin America
Credits: 3
This course examines major trends in resource extraction, management, and conservation in Latin America, and the politics surrounding those trends, from theoretical, social, political, economic, and ecological perspectives and through a variety of grounded case studies. The theories and concepts we study are applicable to resource politics beyond Latin America.
Cross Listed INST 4475 .
Dual Listed POLS 5475 .
Prerequisite: 9 hours of international studies or social science coursework and junior standing.
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POLS 4520 - Public Opinion
Credits: 3
Deals with natures of a public in democracy and means of forming and manipulating public opinion. Emphasizes role of public opinion as essential ingredient of the policy-making process in popular government.
Dual Listed POLS 5520 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 4530 - U.S. Congress
Credits: 3
Analyzes aspects of the U. S. Congress, including election of congressmen, legislative process, congressional-presidential relations, and the influence of political parties, interest groups, and constituents on the legislative process.
Dual Listed POLS 5530 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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POLS 4550 - Internship in Government
Credits: 1‑6
Integrates practical political experience with academic knowledge. Students are expected to participate in specifically assigned duties and observe broader activities of the sponsoring organization; then, reflect upon this participation and observation in the form of written assignments. Internship credit can be earned for work in political campaigns, Wyoming Legislature or government services.
Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science.
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POLS 4555 - Political Ecology
Credits: 3
Political ecology is a multidisciplinary field of study that emphasizes the role of politics, power relations, and inequality in the study of human-environment relations. In this course we will consider how political ecology can help us rethink environmental knowledge and problem solving in a variety of contexts locally and globally.
Cross Listed INST/GEOG 4555 & POLS 5555
Dual Listed INST/GEOG 4555 & POLS 5555
Prerequisite: 9 hours of international studies or social science coursework.
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POLS 4560 - Washington Semester Program
Credits: 15
Provides students with paid internships in Washington, D. C. , in either congressional offices or federal agencies. Selection into the program is very competitive and is made the semester prior to service.
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 and 6 additional hours of political science courses.
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POLS 4600 - Political Violence
Credits: 3
Examines causes and consequences of violence both among individuals and among nations.
Cross Listed CRMJ 4600 .
Dual Listed POLS 5600 .
When Offered (Normally offered every other year)
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 , or SOC 1000 , or POLS 1200 , or POLS 1250 , or POLS 2310 , or permission of instructor.
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POLS 4640 - Political Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval
Credits: 3
Surveys political philosophy from Classical Greek period to Machiavelli.
Dual Listed POLS 5640 .
Prerequisite: POLS 2460 , or POLS 3600 , or consent of the instructor.
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POLS 4650 - Political Philosophy: Modern
Credits: 3
Surveys political philosophy from Machiavelli through the 19th century.
Dual Listed POLS 5650 .
Prerequisite: POLS 2460 , or POLS 3600 , or consent of instructor.
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POLS 4660 - Political Philosophy: Contemporary
Credits: 3
Examines central developments in political philosophy that guide action in today’s world.
Dual Listed POLS 5660 .
Prerequisite: POLS 2460 , or POLS 3600 , or consent of instructor.
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POLS 4685 - Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis
Credits: 3
Explores techniques for analyzing and evaluating public policy choices and impacts.
Dual Listed POLS 5685 .
Prerequisite: STAT 2050 , STAT 2070 or equivalent and an introductory research methods course in a social science or related discipline.
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POLS 4700 - Readings in Political Science
Credits: 1‑3
Outlines special programs of readings in government and politics to meet needs of individual students.
Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science.
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POLS 4705 - Terrorism
Credits: 3
Examines the concept, causes, incidence, types, consequences of, and responses to terrorism. Highlights the distinction between domestic and international terrorism and expands on the latter within the framework of the global environment.
Cross Listed CRMJ 4705, INST 4705, and SOC 4705.
Prerequisite: 9 hours in CRMJ, INST, POLS, or SOC coursework.
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POLS 4710 - Topics in
Credits: 1‑3
Accommodates various specialized subjects not offered as regular courses.
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 and 3 additional hours of political science.
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POLS 4720 - Workshop in Practical Politics
Credits: 1‑3
Familiarizes or strengthens participants in techniques of political effectiveness. Includes political organization, campaigning and persuasion. Guest speakers include public officials and experts in the field of practical politics.
Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science.
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POLS 4810 - Seminar in Political Philosophy
Credits: 3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Seminar in Political Philosophy; Encompasses reading and research on selected problems in political philosophy.
Dual Listed POLS 5810 .
USP Code [(none)< >COM3]
Prerequisite: POLS 2460 , or POLS 3600 , or consent of instructor.
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POLS 4840 - Seminar in Public Law
Credits: 3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Includes reading and research on selected problems in public law.
Dual Listed POLS 5840 .
USP Code [(none)< >COM3]
Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or related fields including POLS 1000 and consent of instructor.
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