Bachelor of Science in Political Science

This course will provide an academic context for: (1) the understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of a college education; (2) study and life skills necessary for academic success; and, (3) opportunities for connection with peers, faculty and the institution. This course is required for freshmen students in all majors and any student entering the university with less than 30 SCH.

Composition course providing instruction in the writing and analysis of expository prose; emphasis on rhetorical principles and basic organizational modes.

Continued Development of writing skills acquired in English 1301 and development of critical thinking skills in argumentation, analysis and interpretation of various types of literature.

Introduction to United States national government and politics; including constitutional basis, processes, institutions and policies of U.S. Government and politics.

Introduction to Texas state and local government including constitutional basis, processes, institutions and policies of Texas government and politics.

Survey course of US history from 1492 to 1865 including social, political, intellectual, economic and military history will be explored.

Survey course of US history from 1865 to present, including social political, intellectual, economic and military history will be explored.

Course will cover quadratics, polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions, system of equations, progression, sequences and series, matrices and determinants.

This introductory course prepares participants in many disciplines to utilize basic statistical methods and processes to effectively and efficiently organize, analyze, and utilize data.

Introduction to cell physiology, molecular biology and genetics. Three hours lecture each week. This class is designed for non-science majors.

Emphasis on organismal diversity, ecology, behavior and evolution. Three hours lecture each week. This class is designed for non-science majors.

Introduction to nutrition for students of science and non-science majors. Topics include fundamentals of nutrition, metabolism, digestion, absorption, nutrient storage and drug/nutrient interactions.

This stand alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the drive to create. This course will offer selected, interrelated topics in philosophy, literature, religion, and the arts and sciences from ancient times to about the year 1700.

Survey course focusing on historical, technical, and governmental aspects of the broadcast industry. Topics such as programming, sales, rating, and public broadcasting will be introduced.

Survey of Introductory topics such as learning, memory, sensation and perception, personality, life-span development, psychological basis of behavior, stress and health, psychological disorders, social psychology and research methods.

Introduction to technology, algorithmic problem solving and their applications for students in sciences, humanities, social sciences and business.

Introduction of the basic principles and techniques in research, composition, organization and delivery of speeches for various purposes appropriate for purpose, occasion and audience.

Study of Professional writing, including correspondence, proposals, research reports, resumes and job letters. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302

Emphasis on organismal diversity, ecology, behavior and evolution. Three hours lecture each week. This class is designed for non-science majors.

Laboratory designed to give hands-on experience and to reinforce basic principles of diversity, ecology, and evolution. Three lab hours each week.

This course provides a basic foundation in US Public Policy. It will cover the basics of what is public policy, the different policy-making institutions and processes, the different areas of public policy, as well as how to analyze public policy outputs and outcomes. Prerequisites: PSCI 2305 or PSCI 2306

International relations among nation-states are analyzed in their comparative aspects with structural components, transnational organizations, cultures, institutions, and rational choice.

Introduces students to the tools that political scientists use to conduct research with an emphasis on quantitative techniques

Introduces students to the politics and processes of the United States Congress. Prerequisites: PSCI 2305 and PSCI 2306

Introduces students to the politics and processes of the Presidency of the United States. Prerequisites: PSCI 2305 and PSCI 2306

Introduces students to the politics and processes of the federal judiciary with a special emphasis on the Supreme Court. Prerequisites: PSCI 2305 and PSCI 2306

Introduces students to the scientific study of public opinion and development of political attitudes. Prerequisites: PSCI 2305 and PSCI 2306

Introduces students to the basic concepts of civil rights and civil liberties contained in the U.S. Constitution. Prerequisites: PSCI 2305 and PSCI 2306

This course examines how candidates conduct campaigns and how voters make decisions. Prerequisites: PSCI 2305 and PSCI 2306

Provides students with an opportunity to spend a semester focused on Political Science research and learning to critically evaluate such research.