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  • POLS 4280: Comparative Criminal Justice

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Compares the incidence, trends, control, treatment and prevention of crime across nations using mainstream criminological theories. Examines criminal justice systems from an international perspective and draws lessons for the American society. Explores forms of international cooperation and difficulties in the control of transnational crimes.
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  • POLS 4290: Inter-American Rel

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Surveys inter-American system and idea of hemispheric unity. Analyzes major issues confronting inter-American community. Dual listed with POLS 5290; cross listed with INST 4290. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science including POLS 2310.
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  • POLS 4300: The World System

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Analyzes structure of political and economic interdependence among nation-states. Reviews and assesses theoretical approaches to explaining changing structure of inequality, power, war and peace. Dual listed with POLS 5300; cross listed with SOC/INST 4300. Prerequisite: SOC 1000 or ANTH 1100 or equivalent political science or social science course.
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  • POLS 4330: Amer Foreign Rels

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Analyzes American foreign policy decision-making process and selected contemporary foreign policy problems. Stresses political and institutional factors, along with analysis of policy options. Dual listed with POLS 5330; cross listed with INST 4330. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. POLS 2310 strongly recommended.
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  • POLS 4340: Internatl Organzn

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Encompasses development of world organizations, such as League of Nations, United Nations and its affiliate bodies. Also studies regional organizations and private international bodies. Dual listed with POLS 5340; cross listed with INST 4340. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. POLS 2310 strongly recommended.
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  • POLS 4350: Sust Deve/Glbl Plcy

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Consider in-depth meaning of "sustainable development" and trade-offs necessary to achieve it. Considers this issue from global perspective through application of theories in economics, political science, international relations, technology studies and ethics. Dual listed with POLS 5350. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or economics or consent of instructor.
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  • POLS 4355: Sust. Planning & Urban Policy

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    This course introduces concepts and practices of sustainable planning and urban policies worldwide and compares American and international cities. It focuses on creating resilient, livable, and environmentally responsible cities and communities, including compact cities, green infrastructure, energy efficiency, affordable housing, sustainable transport, circular economy, climate resilience, equity, and social inclusion. Prerequisites: 6 hours of upper division credits. Cross-listing: INST 4355, INST 5355, GEOG 4355 Dual-listing: POLS 5355
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  • POLS 4360: Intl Peace & Conflict

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Why do nations go to war, engage in atrocities such as genocide, or move toward peace following conflict? Examines underlying processes behind both conflict and peace in the international system, including sources of conflict and ways conflicts might be moved toward sustainable peace. Dual listed with POLS 5360. Cross listed with INST 4360. Prerequisites: 9 hours of political science or international studies including POLS 2310.
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  • POLS 4375: Transitional Justice

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Mechanisms provide accountability for gross human rights violations and acts of mass atrocity within nations. Case studies are used to examine types of transitional justice interventions; tensions between demands of justice at local, national, and international levels; and transitional justice's role in post-conflict peace-building and reconciliation. Dual listed with POLS 5375. Cross listed with INST 4375. Prerequisites: 9 hours of political science or international studies including POLS 2310.
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  • POLS 4385: Env and Resource Conflict

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Drawing on key theory and contemporary real-world case studies this course explores how environmental change and the competition for scarce resources (such as food, water, oil, gems, and timber) have increasingly been linked to violent interstate and intrastate conflict and how such conflicts might be addressed, managed, or resolved through international and national action. Dual listed with POLS 5385; cross listed with INST 4385. Prerequisite: 9 hours of POLS or INST, including POLS/INST 2310.
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