An examination of relevant theories, concepts, and methods of comparative political analysis and application of these in the study of selected political systems.v(University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)

Structure and functions of states, cities and counties, with emphasis on Michigan. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)

Discussion of vital issues in the history of Western political thought, such as freedom, justice, equality, and power. Authors include Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Marx. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)

Empirical political research techniques including the scientific method, measurement, descriptive and inferential statistics, literature reviews, data collection, computer assisted data analysis, and research reporting. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: PSC 100, 105, or 150; one other political science course.