• POLS 1000: AMERICAN AND WYOMING GOVERNMENT

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This is an introductory course in the organization and structure of the governments of the United States and Wyoming. Students explore the purpose and function of the three branches of government - legislative, executive, and judicial. They also may evaluate themes in federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, public opinion, political parties, campaigns and elections, and selected public policy topics. This course meets the state statutory requirement for instruction in the United States and Wyoming constitutions. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• POLS 1005: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students examine issues related to data production and analysis in areas related to government and politics including the legislative, executive and judicial branches, public opinion and voting behavior. Prior knowledge of computers is not necessary. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in POLS 1000. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• POLS 1009: INTRODUCTORY EXPERIENTIAL CIVICS

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students focus on practical experiences in government while learning values associated with citizenship. This course is taught to participants of Wyoming Boy's State. This course does not satisfy the state statutory requirement for instruction in the United States and Wyoming. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• POLS 1100: WYOMING GOVERNMENT

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students examine the constitution and government of Wyoming. Students review the major principles and institutions of the U.S. government. This course is designed for students who have earned credit for American Government or U.S. History at an out-of-state college or by advanced placement, but have not fulfilled the Wyoming Constitution statutory requirement. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• POLS 1200: NON-WESTERN POLITICAL CULTURES

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students learn about, and gain an appreciation of, selected non-Western political cultures by acquiring an understanding of the distinctive political institutions and practices created by these cultures. The course consists of using non-Western nations from Asia and Africa as case studies. Because many political science instructors require research papers, ENGL 1010 or its equivalent is strongly recommended. Prerequisite: Completion of POLS 1000 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• POLS 1480: COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  No course description available. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• POLS 1490: TOPICS:

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  No course description available. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• POLS 2000: CURRENT ISSUES IN AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students investigate select political topics and issues by exploring key public policy problems, the policy-making process, and policy choices. Students are expected to keep abreast of both domestic and global political events and to apply basic political science concepts to analyze them. A variety of American political ideologies are also examined. Prerequisite: Completion of POLS 1000 or instructor approval. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• POLS 2070: POLITICS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students analyze recent developments in American state and local politics. They are encouraged to explore how the policy-making process at the city-county level interacts with politics at the state level. Students research specific Wyoming political issues. Because many political science instructors require research papers, ENGL 1010 or its equivalent is strongly recommended. Prerequisite: Completion of POLS 1000. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• POLS 2128: TERRORISM

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students complete an historical overview of terrorism and formulate answers to the questions: What is terrorism? Who or what perpetrates terror? What are the motives and intentions of terrorists? Students develop a vocabulary and conceptual toolkit to understand terrorism domestically and internationally. Students examine political and religious fundamentalism, some of the cultural actors who played key roles in current movements, and the effects of these issues on individuals. They explore how social scientific tools can be used to understand conflict. Finally, students consider America's war on terrorism and world politics. Prerequisite: Completion of POLS 1000 or instructor approval. There is a substantial writing component, completion of ENGL 1010 is highly recommended. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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