POS 101: American Government. A study of the formal and informal institutions of American national government and politics, including the Constitution, the presidency, Congress, the federal court system, etc. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 160: State and Local Government. An examination of the structure and function of state and local political institutions, the forms of political participation, and various policy issues. Prerequisite: POS 101 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 201: Metropolitan Government. A study of municipal government and metropolitan problems, including politics, the role of the city council, the mayor, and the city manager. Prerequisite: POS 101 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 211: Introduction to Political Science. An introduction to the study of behavior in a political context, including an analysis of behavioral concepts such as political roles, groups, and power. Prerequisite: POS 101 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 311: Comparative Government. An analysis of the major political systems of Europe, with emphasis on Great Britain, France, the German Federal Republic, and the Soviet Union. Prerequisite: POS 211 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 322: Legislative Process. A comprehensive study of legislative organization, procedures and problems governing the legislative power structure, the selection of legislators, and the roles they play. Prerequisites: POS 101 and POS 160, or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 331: American Constitutional Law. An analysis of the constitutional development of separation of powers, federalism, the regulation of commerce, contracts, taxing and spending, and the state police power. Prerequisite: POS 160. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 355: Classical Political and Sociological Theory. An examination of western political philosophy from Plato to Marx with emphasis on Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx. Prerequisite:

Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours. Nations. Its importance, relevance, and roles as instruments for solving conflicts in the global system will be explored. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 361: World Politics. An examination of the dynamics of world politics, international tension, conflict, and resolution. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 363: International Organizations. An analytical examination of the origins and character of the various international organizations, especially the United POS 431: The Constitution and Civil Liberties. An examination of constitutional development and the definition of American rights in the areas of freedom of speech, press, assembly, association, and religion. Prerequisites: POS 160 and POS 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Nations. Its importance, relevance, and roles as instruments for solving conflicts in the global system will be explored. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 431: The Constitution and Civil Liberties. An examination of constitutional development and the definition of American rights in the areas of freedom of speech, press, assembly, association, and religion. Prerequisites: POS 160 and POS 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 446: American Political Executives. An analytical examination of the powers, duties, and functions of American political executives in national, state, and local governments. Prerequisites: POS 201, POS 211, and POS 331 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 461: American Politics. An advanced political science course that addresses the American political heritage. Specific emphasis is placed on the Constitution, political behavior, and electoral systems. Prerequisite: POS 160 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 462: Politics of Developing Nations. A comparative analysis of political culture, processes, and problems of selected nations, the majority of which have become independent since World War II. Prerequisite: POS 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 464: African Politics. A survey course designed to introduce students to African political structure, its historical background, the impact of colonization, recent trends, and ideologies. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours. POS 291, 391, 491: Political Science Internship I, II, III. A semester or session of supervised practical experience to complement classroom instruction. Final grade, placement, and number of semester credit hours determined by student's advisor. Prerequisites: Political Science major or minor and consent of instructor. Credit: 3-12 semester hours. POS 495: Directed Study in Political Science. Course content, instructional activities, and student assignments are tailored to specific needs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POR 101: Portuguese I. This course provides an introduction to the basics of the Portuguese language. Course content will focus on building proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Portuguese. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POR 102: Portuguese II. This course builds upon the foundational material in Portuguese 101. Course

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