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• PHYS 493: Selected Topics in Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. This class is not available for graduate credit.
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• PHYS 495: Independent Study in Physics

  2.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest. This class is not available for graduate credit.
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• POLI 100: U.S. Government and Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Foundation for understanding the philosophical heritage, constitutional principles, civil rights and liberties, and the formal and informal institutions that form the U.S. government. Focus on political factors and dynamics of democracy, the Constitution, political parties, interest groups, the media, elections, and the branches of U.S. government.
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• POLI 141: World Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Deals with the nation state, international institutions, global issues and the international political system in a contemporary context. Attention given to the formulation and execution of foreign policy; political, economic, military and cultural interactions among states; and the organization and maintenance of the international community.
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• POLI 190: General Education Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
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• POLI 201: Foundations of Political Science: Concepts and Critical Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the philosophical foundation of the discipline of political science. Examines the theoretical foundations of contemporary political regimes. Introduces political science theories and theory building. Introduces students to the tools to conduct critical literature reviews, access professional-level information, assess political arguments using systematic logical analysis, and use the analytical tools to develop independent research.
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• POLI 202: Applications in Public Affairs

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The objectives of this course are to provide students with the opportunity to develop information literacy, to develop the ability to properly apply information to answer open-ended and/or controversial questions, to organize that information in such a way that convincingly answers open-ended or controversial questions, to develop oral communication skills so as to gain confidence and rhetorical power when delivering a speech or engaging in vigorous deliberation. An additional set of objectives of the course are to facilitate the professionalization of students through career counseling, creation of resumes, post-college planning, among others. Prerequisite:    POLI 100
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• POLI 231: State and Local Government

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Study of the organization and functions of government at the state, county, township, and city levels. State-local and national-local relations are stressed. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    POLI 100 or HONR 279
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• POLI 251: Introduction to Comparative Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Cross-national study of the principles, forms, and functions of democratic, fascist, and communist governments. Political parties and electoral systems, legislative representation, federalism, constitutional order, bureaucracy, and dictatorship are examined in the functional and comparative manner. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    POLI 100 or HONR 279
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• POLI 271: Introduction to Public Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Basic introductory course in field of management in governmental offices. Includes organization of executive offices, controls over administration, budgeting and personnel procedures and methods to achieve administrative objectives. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    POLI 100 or HONR 279
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