NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

432 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS of colonization on the region’s economic development, the impact of revolution, and the effects of migration. Prerequisite: POLS 1200 and COMP 2000 or 2020 or COMP 2000H. POLS 4300 Middle Eastern Politics (3 credits) This course will examine the politics of the Middle East. Emphasis will be placed on the political, economic and social developments that have contributed to current tensions in the Middle East. The course will also examine the political development of Middle Eastern states, the phenomenon of Arab nationalism, Islamism, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, democratization, oil and economic development and regional security. Some of the aspects that will be highlighted are an understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict, events surrounding Iraq, and changing patterns in other countries such as Iran, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt. Prerequisite: POLS 1200 and COMP 2000 or 2020 or COMP 2000H. POLS 4900 Special Topics in Politics and Public Affairs (3 credits) An advanced course in selected topics in politics/public affairs. Specific focus to be announced. May be repeated once for credit, if content changes and with written consent of division director. Prerequisites: one POLS course and COMP 2000, 2010, or 2020 or COMP 2000H. POLS 4990 Independent Study in Politics and Public Affairs (1–3 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Written consent of instructor and division director required. Prerequisites: One POLS course and COMP 2000, COMP 2010 or COMP 2020 or COMP 2000H. PSYC—Psychology PSYC 1020 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) An introduction to theory, research, and applications in the field of psychology. Topics include biological bases of behavior, perception, learning and memory, psychological development, personality, social psychology, and the identification and treatment of mental illness. PSYC 1020H Introduction to Psychology Honors (3 credits) An introduction to theory, research, and applications in the field of psychology. Topics include biological bases of behavior, perception, learning and memory, psychological development, personality, social psychology, and the identification and treatment of mental illness.Prerequisite: Honors Students Only. electoral politics; White House decision-making; and the president’s impact in domestic and foreign affairs. This course will examine both individual presidents and the presidency as an institution. Prerequisites: POLS 1010 or POLS 1200 and COMP 2000 or 2020 or COMP 2000H. POLS 3500 Global Politics (3 credits) This course offers an issue-based examination of world politics. Drawing on theories and practices in the field of international relations, the course will examine pressing and important problems in the world today such as global warming, terrorism, failed states, international public health, transnational organizations, human rights, drug trafficking and global crime. Each issue will be framed in appropriate theoretical, historical and contemporary perspectives, and problem solving exercises will be utilized in order to arrive at a fuller understanding of the dynamics of world politics. Prerequisites: POLS 2300 and COMP 2000 or 2020 or COMP 2000H. POLS 3600 Voting and Elections (3 credits) This course will focus on the process and procedures by which American public opinion is formally tallied: voting in elections. Emphasis will be placed on deepening an understanding of the theory and practice of American politics by exploring the right to vote, the forces that shape who votes, and the many ways that the vote can be manipulated without breaking the law. Prerequisites: POLS 1010 or POLS 1200 and COMP 2000 or 2020 or COMP 2000H. POLS 4100 European Union (3 credits) This course will examine the historical development, the political parties, and the institutions (Commission, Parliament, Council of Ministers) of the European Union. Attention will be given to how European Union policies are developed, enacted and enforced as well as the effect of European rules upon the domestic legal systems of the twenty-seven member states. Students will consider to what extent the European Union will continue its development in terms of both increased horizontal and vertical integration. Students will also appraise to what extent the European Union protects the human rights and economic interests of its citizens and how effectively it functions as a unit in the international arena. Prerequisites: POLS 1200 and COMP 2000 or 2020 or COMP 2000H. POLS 4200 Latin American Politics (3 credits) This course will examine the politics of Latin America. Emphasis will be placed on the political, economic, and social developments that have contributed to Latin America’s current state of development. The course will also examine the political development of Latin American states, the impact of the Cold War, internal political conflict and the role of the military in these conflicts, and democratization and social movements. Some of the aspects that will be highlighted are the effect