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  • POLS 5340: 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 4340. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. POLS 2310 strongly recommended.
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  • POLS 5350: Sust Dev/Glbl Plcy

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Considers 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 4350. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or economics.
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  • POLS 5355: 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
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  • POLS 5360: 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 4360. Cross listed with INST 5360. Prerequisites: 9 hours of political science or international studies including POLS 2310.
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  • POLS 5375: 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 4375. Cross listed with INST 5375. Prerequisites: 9 hours of political science or international studies including POLS 2310.
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  • POLS 5385: 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 4385; cross listed with INST 5385. Prerequisite: 9 hours of POLS or INST, including POLS/INST 2310.
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  • POLS 5400: Public Personnel Mgmt

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Designed to integrate information about the political environment of personnel administration with problem solving exercises in such specific areas as job analysis, affirmative action, and flextime. A number of topics including the evolution of the civil service, the rights and responsibilities of governmental employees, the functions of public personnel management, and collective bargaining processes are also covered. Prerequisite: POLS 5000.
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  • POLS 5410: Adm Behav & Thry

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    An advanced course in the theory of organization and the workings of public agencies. Prerequisite: POLS 5000.
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  • POLS 5420: Sem In Pub Adm

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    A reading and research course in selected topics in public administration. Prerequisite: POLS 2410 and consent of instructor. Dual listed with POLS4420.
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  • POLS 5430: US Presidency

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Analyzes the office of the president, its roles, development, relationships with other governmental agencies, and problems in the contemporary world. Dual listed with POLS 4430. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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