Undergraduate Bulletin - Illinois Institute of Technology

Course Descriptions
PS 362
Technology & Social Change
Examines the social implications of selected emerging and
cutting-edge technologies, with an emphasis on recent developments
and events. The course investigates the consequences
of those technologies for society, using both short-term and
long-term perspectives and including moral, ethical, socioeconomic,
and educational considerations. Same as SOC 362.
Prerequisite(s): [(ANTH 200) OR (PS 190-299) OR (SOC
190-299)]
(3-0-3) (C)(S)
PS 365
Introduction to Legal Analysis
Designed to provide upper-level undergraduate students
with an introduction to legal analysis and effective legal
writing through the preparation of a legal memorandum,
judicial opinion, and other written assignments. For students
interested in attending law school, this course bridges the gap
between the undergraduate experience and law school.
Prerequisite(s): [(PS 190-299) OR (SOC 209) OR (SOC 210)
OR (SOC 221)]
(3-0-3) (C)(S)
PS 372
Government & Politics in Africa
Surveys contemporary African politics in its historical,
economic, and cultural context. Both individual country
cases and regional issues are examined, and approaches to
comparative political analysis are used to understand the
causes and consequences of observed patterns of political
similarities and differences.
Prerequisite(s): [(PS 190-299) OR (SOC 209) OR (SOC 210)
OR (SOC 221)]
(3-0-3) (S)
PS 373
Politics of East Asia
Surveys contemporary East Asian politics in its historical,
economic, and cultural context. Both individual country
cases and regional issues are examined, and approaches to
comparative political analysis are used to understand the
causes and consequences of observed patterns of political
similarities and differences.
Prerequisite(s): [(PS 190-299) OR (SOC 209) OR (SOC 210)
OR (SOC 221)]
(3-0-3) (C)(S)
PS 374
Politics of Europe
Surveys contemporary European politics in its historical,
economic, and cultural context. Both individual country
cases and regional issues are examined, and approaches to
comparative political analysis are used to understand the
causes and consequences of observed patterns of political
similarities and differences.
Prerequisite(s): [(PS 190-299) OR (SOC 209) OR (SOC 210)
OR (SOC 221)]
(3-0-3) (S)
PS 375
Politics of Latin America
Surveys contemporary Latin American politics in its historical,
economic, and cultural context. Both individual country
cases and regional issues are examined, and approaches to
comparative political analysis are used to understand the
causes and consequences of observed patterns of political
similarities and differences.
Prerequisite(s): [(PS 190-299) OR (SOC 209) OR (SOC 210)
OR (SOC 221)]
(3-0-3) (S)
PS 376
Politics of Global Migration
Explores the economic, political, and humanitarian forces
that are driving the complex phenomenon of contemporary
global migration. The course examines the causes, lived
experiences, and consequences of migration, working to
acquire a sound understanding of its social, political, legal,
and cultural dimensions.
Prerequisite(s): [(PS 190-299) OR (SOC 209) OR (SOC 210)
OR (SOC 221)]
(3-0-3) (S)
PS 380
Technology for Development
This course explores meaningful ways to use advanced
technologies to support development from a social sciences
perspective. Students will review the history and politics
of development over the last century and learn about the
economic and social contexts in which development work
takes place and current applications of advanced technology
for sustainable development. Students will also explore a
variety of advanced technologies and their potential for new
applications in the context of global development. This
course requires an interest in understanding and evaluating
information and communication technologies and how they
are and could be employed around the world. Same as ANTH
380 and SOC 380.
Prerequisite(s): [(ANTH 200) OR (PS 190-299) OR (SOC
190-299)]
(3-0-3) (C)(S)
PS 385
Topics in Political Science
Investigates a topic of current interest in Political Science,
which will be announced by the instructor when the course is
scheduled.
Prerequisite(s): [(ANTH 200) OR (PS 190-299) OR (SOC
190-299)]
(3-0-3) (S)
PS 399
Japanese for Social Scientists II
A continuation of Japanese for Social Scientists I (PS 299).
Prerequisite(s): [(PS 299)]
(3-0-3) (S)
PS 401
Terrorism, Security & Civil Liberties
Acquaints students with the new kinds of organized violence,
the theories and technology of terrorism, and possible policy
responses. The impact of the responses to terrorist threats on
individual freedom, civil liberties, and security are closely examined,
along with normative issues associated with increases
in governmental monitoring and control over individuals.
Prerequisite(s): [(PS 190-299 and PS 300-399)]
(3-0-3) (C)(S)
PS 403
Issues in Urban Affairs
Covers selected issues in contemporary urban politics and
policy. The seminar serves as the required capstone course
for the Urban Affairs specialization. Same as SOC 403.
Prerequisite(s): [(PS 190-299 and PS 300-399) OR (PS 190-
299 and SOC 300-399) OR (PS 300-399 and SOC 190-299)
OR (SOC 190-299 and SOC 300-399)]
(3-0-3) (S)
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