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  • POLS 3610: Classics in Enviro Thought

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Surveys classic texts in environmental thought from the nineteenth century through the present. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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  • POLS 3620: Environmental Justice

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Examines core philosophical understandings of justice and applies them to the environment through a variety of case studies, analytical essays and monographs. Cross listed with ENR 3620. Prerequisite:POLS 1000, POLS 2460, or permission of instructor.
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  • POLS 3680: Intro Pol Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Introduces students to concepts, approaches and methodologies for empirical analysis of political problems. Students gain practical experience in statistical analysis of political data generated through surveys and other research techniques. Prerequisites: STAT 2050, 2070 or equivalent; 9 hours in political science.
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  • POLS 4013: Political Geography

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Geographic space is subdivided into political units to aid human interaction and to facilitate political processes. Examines the spatial organization of political space and its effects upon political processes at varying geographic scales ranging from the local to international. Dual listed with POLS 5013; cross listed with GEOG 4013. Prerequisite: completion of USP H requirement.
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  • POLS 4051: Enviro Politics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Analyzes environmentalism as a political phenomenon. Provides students with a basic understanding of how to analyze political issues by: (1) examining the historical and contemporary issues that produce controversy over environmental matters; and (2) surveying the impacts of these issues on the formulation and implementation of laws, policies, and regulations. Dual listed with POLS 5051; cross listed with AMST/ENR/GEOG/REWM 4051. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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  • POLS 4052: Fed Land Politics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Examines the political forces that have shaped and continue to shape federal land policy and management. Explores the interactions between democratic decision making and science in the management of federal lands. Surveys the sources of controversy over federal land management and methods for harmonizing public demands with technical expertise. Cross listed with AMST/ENR/GEOG/REWM 4052. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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  • POLS 4090: Ang-Am Jurprudence

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Considers topics, such as functions of law in a democratic society; historical origins and growth of the common law as contrasted to the civil (code) law systems; and principal theories of nature and functions of law which have influenced development of English and American legal institutions. Dual listed with POLS 5090; cross listed with PHIL 4090. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or philosophy.
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  • POLS 4100: Const Law Princpls

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Encompasses case-study analysis of judicial decisions and policies affecting constitutional interrelationships among the three branches of federal government, federal-state relations, as well as powers of the states and federal government in the area of social and economic regulatory laws. Pays special attention to the study of judicial decisions from a policy-making viewpoint and methods of analyzing constitutional law cases. Dual listed with POLS 5100. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science.
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  • POLS 4110: Const Rts & Lib I

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Encompasses case-study analysis of legal and political consequences of recent judicial decisions in such areas as freedom of speech, press, association, religion and criminal procedure. Cross listed with CRMJ 4110; dual listed with POLS 5110. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science including POLS 4100 or consent of instructor.
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  • POLS 4120: Const Rts & Lib II

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Encompasses case-study analysis of legal and political consequences of recent judicial decisions in such areas as race relations, the right to vote, legislative apportionment and the Constitution in time of war. Cross listed with CRMJ 4120; dual listed with POLS 5120. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science (including POLS 4100) or consent of instructor.
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