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PHYS 1301 - The Ideas of Modern Physics
Credits: 3
Presents cosmology, relativity, quantum mechanics, and particle physics in an essentially descriptive, nonmathematical framework accessible to all SMU students.
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PHYS 1303 - Introductory Mechanics
Credits: 3
For science and engineering majors. Covers vector kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, gravitation, rotational motion, special relativity, and structure of matter. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1337 or MATH 1340 .
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PHYS 1304 - Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
Credits: 3
For science and engineering majors. Covers electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic radiation, and special relativity. Prerequisite: PHYS 1303 or PHYS 1307 . Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1338 or MATH 1340 .
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PHYS 1307 - General Physics I
Credits: 3
For life science majors. Covers vector kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, oscillations, rotational motion, waves and fluids. If you require a one-credit laboratory with this course, you must register separately for PHYS 1105 . Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1337 or MATH 1340 .
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PHYS 1308 - General Physics II
Credits: 3
For life science majors. Covers electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic radiation, geometrical and physical optics. Students who require a one-credit laboratory with this course must register separately for PHYS 1106 . Prerequisites: PHYS 1303 or PHYS 1307 , MATH 1337 or MATH 1340 .
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PHYS 1311 - Elements of Astronomy
Credits: 3
Descriptive survey of astronomy from the sun and planets to the outer galaxies. Associated laboratory provides experience in making measurements and working with real astronomical data. Prerequisite: High school algebra.
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PHYS 1320 - Musical Acoustics
Credits: 3
Covers both the acoustics (physical sound properties) and the psycho-acoustics (psychological, perceptual properties) of music. Topics include sound in general, sound of musical instruments (including voice), sound characteristics of rooms, electronic production (synthesis), and reproduction of sound. No prior knowledge of physics is assumed. While this course requires no previous formal training in music theory, it is helpful if students have a basic understanding of musical scales and notation.
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PHYS 2100 - Special Topics Abroad
Credits: 1
Course offered in approved SMU Abroad program. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
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PHYS 2200 - Special Topics Abroad
Credits: 2
Course offered in approved SMU Abroad program. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
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PHYS 2300 - Special Topics Abroad
Credits: 3
Course offered in approved SMU Abroad program. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
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PHYS 3100 - Special Topics Abroad
Credits: 1
Course offered in approved SMU Abroad program. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
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PHYS 3200 - Special Topics Abroad
Credits: 2
Course offered in approved SMU Abroad program. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
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PHYS 3300 - Special Topics Abroad
Credits: 3
Course offered in approved SMU Abroad program. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.
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PHYS 3305 - Introduction to Modern Physics
Credits: 3
For science and engineering majors. Covers special relativity, elements of quantum physics, structure of atoms, molecules and solids, nuclear physics, and elementary particles. Prerequisite: PHYS 1304 or PHYS 1308 .
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PHYS 3310 - Introduction to Relativity and the Physics of Waves
Credits: 3
One-dimensional harmonic oscillator, coupled oscillators, longitudinal and transverse waves, sound and electromagnetic waves, interference and diffraction, Lorentz transforms and invariants, time dilation, length contraction, equivalence principle, and black holes. Prerequisite: MATH 3302 (formerly MATH 2339 prior to Fall 2017). Prerequisites or corequisites: PHYS 3305 , MATH 3313 (formerly MATH 2343 prior to Fall 2017).
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PHYS 3320 - Physics of Music
Credits: 3
Covers the acoustics (physical sound properties) of music. Topics include sound in general, sound of musical instruments, acoustics, electronic synthesis, Fourier transforms, interference, diffraction, and resonance. While this course requires no previous formal training in music theory, it is helpful if students have a basic understanding of musical scales and notation. Prerequisites: PHYS 1303 , PHYS 1304 or equivalent. Recommended: PHYS 3344 .
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PHYS 3333 - The Scientific Method (Debunking Pseudoscience)
Credits: 3
Provides students with an understanding of the scientific method sufficient to detect pseudoscience in its many guises: paranormal phenomena, free-energy devices, alternative medicine, creationism, and many others.
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PHYS 3340 - Computational Physics
Credits: 3
Introduction to the modeling of physical systems. Emphasis is on algorithm selection and implementation for simulating classical and quantum physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 3305 . Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 3313 (formerly MATH 2343 prior to Fall 2017). Prior programming experience recommended.
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PHYS 3344 - Classical Mechanics
Credits: 3
The motion of a particle and of systems of particles, including oscillatory systems, accelerated coordinate systems, central-force motion, rigid body dynamics, gravitation, and Lagrangian mechanics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1303 or PHYS 1307 . Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 3302 .
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PHYS 3368 - Principles of Astrophysics and Cosmology
Credits: 3
Cosmic distance scales, physics of stars, expansion of the universe, cosmic nucleosynthesis, and other selected topics as appropriate. Prerequisite: PHYS 3305 .
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PHYS 3374 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Credits: 3
Basic concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, with emphasis on quantum statistics. Also, the laws of thermodynamics; entropy; and Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein, and Fermi-Dirac statistics. Prerequisite: PHYS 3305 . MATH 3313 recommended.
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PHYS 4049 - Undergraduate Research
Credits: 0
For students who hold research fellowships but are not enrolled in any credit hour courses. No tuition. Prerequisite: PHYS 3305 or consent of instructor.
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PHYS 4112 - Laboratory Physics II
Credits: 1
Intermediate-level experimental physics. Approximately one experiment per week. One 3-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 1105 , PHYS 1106 , PHYS 3305 . Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 4211 .
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PHYS 4190 - Special Projects in Physics
Credits: 1
Directed study of special topics. For physics majors only. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and permission of department.
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PHYS 4211 - Laboratory Physics I
Credits: 2
Introduction to experimental physics. Approximately one experiment per week. One 2-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 1105 , PHYS 1106 , PHYS 3305 .
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PHYS 4290 - Special Projects in Physics
Credits: 2
Directed study of special topics. For physics majors only. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and permission of department.
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PHYS 4321 - Methods of Theoretical Physics
Credits: 3
Matrices, determinants, linear algebra, complex variables, inhomogeneous equations, Sturm-Liouville theory, partial differential equations, special functions, Fourier series and integral transformations, integral equations, calculus of variations, and applications. Prerequisites or corequisites: MATH 3302 (formerly MATH 2339 prior to Fall 2017), MATH 3313 (formerly MATH 2343 prior to Fall 2017).
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PHYS 4368 - Foundations of Modern Cosmology
Credits: 3
Principles and concepts of modern cosmology including the geometry of the universe, cosmological models, nucleosynthesis, inflation, dark energy, dark matter, the cosmic microwave background and baryonic acoustic oscillations. Prerequisites: PHYS 3305 , MATH 3302 , and MATH 3313 or permission of the instructor. (*updated* 1/17/2019; effective Spring 2019)
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PHYS 4375 - Research
Credits: 3
For physics majors. Students participate in physics research with a member of the faculty of the Physics Department. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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PHYS 4390 - Special Projects in Physics
Credits: 3
Directed study of special topics. For physics majors only. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and permission of department.
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PHYS 4392 - Introduction to Electromagnetic Theory
Credits: 3
Fundamental principles of electrodynamics, including electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric potential, electric and magnetic fields in matter, simple behavior of time-dependent electric and magnetic fields, and Maxwell’s equations. Prerequisites: PHYS 1304 , MATH 3302 (formerly MATH 2339 prior to Fall 2017), MATH 3313 formerly MATH 2343 prior to Fall 2017). PHYS 4321 recommended.
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PHYS 5337 - Introduction to Solid State Physics
Credits: 3
Crystal lattices and the reciprocal lattice, the free-electron model of metals, crystal binding, lattice vibrations-phonons, thermal properties of solids, and energy bands in solids. Prerequisites: PHYS 3305 , PHYS 3344 .
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PHYS 5380 - Concepts of Experimental Particle Physics
Credits: 3
Principles of elementary particle physics. Review of particles properties, theory, acceleration techniques and detector technologies. Discussion of the particles effects in astrophysics and cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 3305 or equivalent. PHYS 5382 is recommended.
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PHYS 5382 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Credits: 3
An introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics, the Schrodinger equation and solutions for one–dimensional problems, the Dirac formalism, angular momentum and quantum mechanics in three dimensions, the central potential, spin, and additions of spins. Prerequisites: PHYS 3305 , and PHYS 4321 or MATH 3304 (formerly MATH 3353 prior to Fall 2017).
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PHYS 5383 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Credits: 3
Applications and approximation methods in quantum mechanics. Also, applications to laser physics, solid-state physics, molecular physics, and scattering. Prerequisite: PHYS 5382 .
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PHYS 5384 - Quantum Physics II
Credits: 3
Quantum statistics; band theory of solids; superconductivity, magnetism, and critical phenomena; nuclear physics; and physics of elementary particles. Prerequisite: PHYS 5383 or permission of instructor
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PHYS 5393 - Electromagnetic Waves and Optics
Credits: 3
Theory and applications of electromagnetic wave radiation, propagation, and scattering. Also, geometrical and physical optics, guided waves, lasers, coherent optics, and interferometry and holography. Prerequisite: PHYS 4392 , equivalent, or consent of instructor.
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PHYS 5395 - Introduction to Elementary Particles
Credits: 3
Modern theories of elementary particles, including relativistic kinematics, Feynman diagrams, quantum electrodynamics, quarks, weak interactions, and gauge theories. Prerequisite: PHYS 5383 .
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PHYS 5398 - Applications of Quantum Mechanics
Credits: 3
The principles of quantum theory are used in a study of radiative transition in atoms and molecules, quantum statistics, band theory of solids, semiconductor theory, and laser physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 5382 or equivalent.
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PIAN 3000 - Private Study: Piano
Credits: 0
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PIAN 3100 - Private Study: Piano
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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PIAN 3200 - Private Study: Piano
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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PIAN 5203 - Private Study: Piano
Credits: 2
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Political Science For purposes of distribution and concentration, courses are grouped in their broad fields in the listings below, as indicated by the last two digits of their course numbers:
| American Government and Politics (20–39) |
PLSC 1320, PLSC 3124, PLSC 3224, PLSC 3320, PLSC 3321, PLSC 3322, PLSC 3323, PLSC 3324, PLSC 3325, PLSC 3327, PLSC 3330, PLSC 3331, PLSC 3333, PLSC 3334, PLSC 3335, PLSC 3336, PLSC 3424, PLSC 4320, PLSC 4321, PLSC 4322, PLSC 4323, PLSC 4324, PLSC 4325, PLSC 4326, PLSC 4328, PLSC 4330, PLSC 4331, PLSC 4332, PLSC 4333, PLSC 4334, PLSC 4335, PLSC 4336, PLSC 4337, PLSC 4338, PLSC 4339 |
| Comparative Politics (40–59) |
PLSC 1340, PLSC 3144, PLSC 3244, PLSC 3340, PLSC 3341, PLSC 3342, PLSC 3344, PLSC 3345, PLSC 3346, PLSC 3347, PLSC 3348, PLSC 3349, PLSC 3352, PLSC 3358, PLSC 3359, PLSC 3444, PLSC 4340, PLSC 4341, PLSC 4342, PLSC 4344, PLSC 4345, PLSC 4346, PLSC 4348, PLSC 4349, PLSC 4350, PLSC 4353, PLSC 4354, PLSC 4355, PLSC 4356, PLSC 5341
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| Political Theory (60–79) |
PLSC 1360, PLSC 3164, PLSC 3264, PLSC 3360, PLSC 3361, PLSC 3362, PLSC 3363, PLSC 3364, PLSC 3365, PLSC 3370, PLSC 3464, PLSC 4360, PLSC 4363, PLSC 4368, PLSC 4369, PLSC 4371, PLSC 4375 |
| International Relations (80–99) |
PLSC 1380, PLSC 3184, PLSC 3284, PLSC 3382, PLSC 3383, PLSC 3384, PLSC 3387, PLSC 3389, PLSC 3484, INTL 3381, INTL 4388 |
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PLSC 1320 - Introduction to American Government and Politics
Credits: 3
The organization, functions, and processes of the national government, with particular attention to parties, pressure groups, and other forces that influence its course. Attention is also given to the Texas Constitution.
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PLSC 1340 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Credits: 3
Analyzes and contrasts different patterns of national political development in Western, Marxist-Leninist, and Third World countries. Political dilemmas confronting each type of system will be examined.
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PLSC 1360 - Introduction to Political Theory
Credits: 3
Introduces political theory through an examination of classical and modern approaches to the study of politics. Addresses how to become knowledgeable about politics and what to do with that knowledge.
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PLSC 1380 - Introduction to International Relations
Credits: 3
A basic survey of the elements of international relations, including the nation-state system, international organizations, international law, diplomacy, foreign policy, and various nonstate actors such as multinational corporations.
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PLSC 3124 - Studies Abroad: American Politics and Government
Credits: 1
SMU credit for political science courses in American politics and government taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3144 - Studies Abroad: Comparative Politics and Government
Credits: 1
SMU credit for political science courses in comparative politics and government taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3164 - Studies Abroad: Political Theory
Credits: 1
SMU credit for political science courses in political theory taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3184 - Studies Abroad: International Relations
Credits: 1
SMU credit for political science courses in international relations taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3224 - Studies Abroad: American Politics and Government
Credits: 2
SMU credit for political science courses in American politics and government taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3244 - Studies Abroad: Comparative Politics and Government
Credits: 2
SMU credit for political science courses in comparative politics and government taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3264 - Studies Abroad: Political Theory
Credits: 2
SMU credit for political science courses in political theory taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3284 - Studies Abroad: International Relations
Credits: 2
SMU credit for political science courses in international relations taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3320 - Principles of Public Policy
Credits: 3
Public policy is the study of the outcome of the political process. Parties, pressure groups, bureaucracies, and legislative bodies are part of the mix that creates the decisions that govern U.S. domestic social policy, international economic policy, and defense policy. Prerequisites: ECO 1311 , PLSC 1320 . Recommended: ECO 1312 and PLSC 1340 or PLSC 1380 .
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PLSC 3321 - Congress and the Legislative Process
Credits: 3
The powers, organization, and rules and procedures of legislatures in the United States. Emphasizes the U.S. Congress: its constitutional responsibilities, committee and staff systems, and legislative procedures in the House and Senate.
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PLSC 3322 - The American Presidency
Credits: 3
An evaluation of the office of president in the American political system, with emphasis on the functional and institutional development of the office and presidential leadership in policymaking.
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PLSC 3323 - Southern Politics
Credits: 3
Focuses on the South, paying particular attention to partisan competition, the politics of race, redistricting, and voting rights in the 11 Southern states.
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PLSC 3324 - Studies Abroad: American Politics and Government
Credits: 3
SMU credit for political science courses in American politics and government taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3325 - Introduction to Law
Credits: 3
Provides the student with an understanding of the American legal system, covering such substantive areas of law as torts, contracts, property, civil procedure, and criminal law.
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PLSC 3327 - Texas Politics
Credits: 3
This course focuses on government and politics in Texas both by exploring its processes, institutions, and policies and by placing them within the broader context of the U.S. federal system.
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PLSC 3330 - Law, Politics, and the Supreme Court
Credits: 3
An introduction to the uniquely political and legal role played by the Supreme Court in elaborating the scope of governmental power and defining individual rights and liberties.
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PLSC 3331 - Media and Politics
Credits: 3
Examines how the media influence the American institutional governing process and citizen engagement in democratic practices such acquisition of political knowledge and political decision-making.
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PLSC 3333 - Environmental Policy
Credits: 3
Overview of governmental environmental policies designed to provide a foundation for future application and study in the growing environmental field.
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PLSC 3334 - Public Opinion and American Politics
Credits: 3
The influence of public opinion on American politics and policymaking. Topics include public opinion and democratic theory, the methods of survey research, the use of the polling industry, and the influence of polls on politicians and policy.
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PLSC 3335 - Judicial Process
Credits: 3
Examines the role played by courts in the American system of government. Topics include the generation of disputes, the tools used by the judiciary to resolve disputes, the ways judges are selected and make decisions, and the impact of those decisions on society and government.
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PLSC 3336 - Congress, the President, and the Constitution
Credits: 3
An examination of how constitutional interpretation, precedent, and politics affect presidential and congressional powers and the separation of powers with respect to war and foreign affairs, legislation and administration, and budgetary and fiscal policies.
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PLSC 3340 - Western European Politics
Credits: 3
The political development of Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. Topics include the emergence of parliament and parties, democratic breakdown and the rise of fascism, modern parties and interest groups, state economic planning, corporatism, and extraparliamentary oppositions.
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PLSC 3341 - Introduction to Comparative Law
Credits: 3
An introduction to the comparative study of different legal systems. Topics may include the following: civil law, European Union law, and comparative approaches to individual rights.
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PLSC 3342 - Making Democracy Work
Credits: 3
Aims to answer the fundamental question of why democracy thrives in some nations while in others it struggles, and in many more it has not yet taken root.
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PLSC 3344 - Studies Abroad: Comparative Politics and Government
Credits: 3
SMU credit for political science courses in comparative politics and government taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3345 - Governments and Politics of the Middle East
Credits: 3
A survey of modern Middle East governments and politics, including historical, ideological, economic, and social influences on their domestic and foreign policies. Also, analysis of emerging political forms, with some emphasis on modernization problems.
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PLSC 3346 - Japanese Politics and Society
Credits: 3
A survey of the major political and social trends in Japan, focusing on popular attitudes, political participation, and the government’s response.
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PLSC 3347 - Governments and Politics of Africa
Credits: 3
The politics of Africa in an international context, emphasizing the problems of race, nationalism, and economic development.
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PLSC 3348 - Governments and Politics of Latin America
Credits: 3
The structure, functions, and operations of government in Latin American countries, with emphasis on political practices and institutions.
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PLSC 3349 - Politics of Major Latin American Countries
Credits: 3
An introduction to the problems of political development in some of the major countries of Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico.
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PLSC 3352 - Chinese Politics
Credits: 3
A survey of Chinese political history since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 and the major challenges confronting the PRC today, evaluating the positive and negative aspects of China’s socialist experiment by using a working knowledge of Chinese politics.
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PLSC 3358 - Government and Politics of Russia
Credits: 3
Examines attempts to reform the former Soviet Union since 1985, and analyzes the social and political processes behind the demise of the Soviet system. Emphasis is placed on sources for support of, as well as obstacles to, political, economic, and social reform in post-Communist Russia.
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PLSC 3359 - From Communism to Democracy
Credits: 3
The rise and fall of communist regimes and the transition to democracy in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, emphasizing social, economic, and political influences affecting divergent paths to democracy.
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PLSC 3360 - Foundations of Political Thought
Credits: 3
Main currents of political thought in their historical settings from Plato to the 17th century, with a critical evaluation of those elements of continuing worth.
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PLSC 3361 - Modern Political Thought
Credits: 3
Main currents of political thought in their historical setting from the 17th century to the present.
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PLSC 3362 - 20th-Century Political Thought
Credits: 3
Analysis of the political implications of selected responses to the problems of modern mass society.
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PLSC 3363 - American Political Thought
Credits: 3
A historical and analytical survey of the thinkers, actors, and main currents of American political thought from the founding of the first European colonies to the present day.
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PLSC 3364 - Studies Abroad: Political Theory
Credits: 3
SMU credit for political science courses in political theory taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3365 - Communism and Post-Communism
Credits: 3
Theoretical foundations of communism and its variant forms in practice, explanations for the collapse of Eastern European communist systems, and possible futures of communism.
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PLSC 3370 - Women and Politics
Credits: 3
An analysis and critique of women’s role in politics; theories on women’s status and power; and the political activities, ideologies, and programs of feminists, past and present.
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PLSC 3382 - International Organizations: Global and Regional
Credits: 3
A study of the United Nations and other international agencies in their attempts to deal with the great international political problems of recent times.
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PLSC 3383 - The American Foreign Policy Process
Credits: 3
A survey of the contemporary content and the conduct of American foreign policy.
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PLSC 3384 - Studies Abroad: International Relations
Credits: 3
SMU credit for political science courses in international relations taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3387 - Political Geography
Credits: 3
An examination of topics in international political rivalries within the nation-state system. Major emphasis will be given to the adaptations within that system since 1850 for spatial distributions of physical terrain, populations, economic resources and activities, and political and social divisions.
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PLSC 3389 - International Political Economy
Credits: 3
Introduces the study of international political economy, including the indicators of a new interdependence and globalization: the growth in trade, the expansion of foreign direct investment, and the increase in international migration. Also, the ways nation-states respond to globalization and manage international economic relations.
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PLSC 3424 - Studies Abroad: American Politics and Government
Credits: 4
SMU credit for political science courses in American politics and government taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3444 - Studies Abroad: Comparative Politics and Government
Credits: 4
SMU credit for political science courses in comparative politics and government taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3464 - Studies Abroad: Political Theory
Credits: 4
SMU credit for political science courses in political theory taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 3484 - Studies Abroad: International Relations
Credits: 4
SMU credit for political science courses in international relations taken in SMU-approved programs abroad.
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PLSC 4102 - Directed Studies
Credits: 1
Students develop and execute independent reading or research projects under the guidance of a departmental faculty member, culminating in a written report. Prerequisites: Written approval of the instructor and the department chair or a designate, at least sophomore standing, and appropriate introductory and advanced course preparation.
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PLSC 4202 - Directed Studies
Credits: 2
Students develop and execute independent reading or research projects under the guidance of a departmental faculty member, culminating in a written report. Prerequisites: Written approval of the instructor and the department chair or a designate, at least sophomore standing, and appropriate introductory and advanced course preparation.
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PLSC 4301 - Washington Term
Credits: 3
Intensive study of national political institutions. Includes a 4 hour research project (PLSC 4401 ), a 4–hour internship (PLSC 4402 ), and an 8–hour seminar (PLSC 4403 , 4404 ). Prerequisites: Two courses in political science, at least one at the upper level, that are relevant to the selected program. Available for political science, public policy, or international studies majors or minors.
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PLSC 4302 - Directed Studies
Credits: 3
Students develop and execute independent reading or research projects under the guidance of a departmental faculty member, culminating in a written report. Prerequisites: Written approval of the instructor and the department chair or a designate, at least sophomore standing, and appropriate introductory and advanced course preparation.
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