POL 200 - Introduction to Political Science

3 Hrs.

Prerequisite: ENG 093 or equivalent placement in ENG 101, RDG 085 or equivalent placement score.
This course is an introduction to the field of political science through examination of the fundamental principles, concepts, and methods of the discipline, and the basic political processes and institutions of organized political systems. Topics include approaches to political science, research methodology, the state government, law, ideology, organized political influences, governmental bureaucracy, problems in political democracy, and international politics. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify, describe, define, analyze, and explain relationships among the basic principles and concepts of political science and political processes and institutions of contemporary political systems.