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• PLT 225: Medical Gas

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course will prepare students to install medical gas systems in hospitals or other health-care related environments. Students will become certified in advanced methods of joining, piping and component usage within health care environments. Green materials and methods will be discussed.
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• POL 101: Introduction to Political Science

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides a general introduction to politics and governance by introducing students to the central theories and terminology of political science. One of the primary goals of this course is to deepen the student's understanding of political life as both a thinker and a citizen.This course focuses on four of the major subfields within the discipline including political philosophy, comparative institutions, international relations and American politics. While studying each subfield, students are asked to consider current political events. Students recognize the importance of academic terms and concepts once they are observed against the backdrop of "real world" political events.
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• POL 103: American Government

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course investigates the development and evolution of the American political system. Students will be introduced to the unique structure, functions, and problems of the national government within the federal system. Close attention is given to the nature of and the controversies emerging from the interaction between political institutions. This includes analysis of the following concepts and topics: federalism, separation of power, check and balances, Bill of Rights, democracy, civil liberties, civil rights and political parties.
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• POL 110: State and Local Government

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course focuses on the structure, function and policies of state and local governments in the United States. Special attention is given to the origins and evolution of the American system of Federalism. The relationships among national, state and local governments in the area of education, welfare, criminal justice, economic development and environmental protection are also examined.
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• POL 111: Civic Engagement and Local Government, Experimental

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is intended to align academic learning about local government and community development with work experienced by students as part of an organized community program, such as Pittsburgh Youth Civic Leadership Academy. Students will learn about kinds of services provided by various city government departments, the expectations the electorate has of their public officials, and the issues and challenges facing the various departments and community at large. The course provides insight into the intersection of individual leadership, institutional processes and community activism. Students will use their experiences in the program as a basis for reflection, analysis, skills and career development. A government employee or a director of an organization that works closely with government offices and departments will work directly with the students enrolled in the course. Students will complete at least 40 hours of work (including independent work) per credit; 120 hours for a 3-credit course.
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• POL 115: The American Constitution

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course examines the United States Constitution, which is the world's oldest written constitution. Born in the turbulent years following the Revolutionary War, it formalized many of the philosophical and political ideas of that period. The central values embodied in the Constitution reflect the Founders' commitment to liberty and limited government. While the constitution has served the American republic well over the past 200-plus years, it has also generated a tremendous amount of controversy. From the very beginning, disputes over Constitutional interpretation have played a major role in shaping the American republic. In this course, we will study some of these major Constitutional disputes and gain a greater appreciation for the evolution of Constitutional Law since the founding period.
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• POL 201: Modern Political Thought

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides an analysis of major Western political thinkers from the Renaissance to the present. The relationship of ideas to politics is emphasized but additional topics make this a history of modern ideas as well. Prominence is given to the major political thinkers from the following intellectual traditions: liberalism, communism, conservatism, fascism and democratic theory.
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• POL 201H: Honors Modern Political Thought

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides an analysis of major Western political thinkers from the Renaissance to the present. The relationship of ideas to politics is emphasized but additional topics make this a history of modern ideas as well. Prominence is given to the major political thinkers from the following intellectual traditions: liberalism, communism, conservatism, fascism and democratic theory.
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• POL 202: Explorations in Indian and Western Political Thought, Experimental

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides a broadintroduction toWestern and Indian political philosophy. Major texts and canonical thinkers from the two traditions are explored and placed in conversation with each other. Special attention given toareas of shared values, mutual interpenetrationand discontinuity.
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• POL 202H: Honors Explorations in Indian and Western Political Thought, Experimental

  1.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides a broadintroduction toWestern and Indian political philosophy. Major texts and canonical thinkers from the two traditions are explored and placed in conversation with each other. Special attention given toareas of shared values, mutual interpenetrationand discontinuity.
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