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zation for science and scientific advice
to government; the impact of industrialized
science and advanced technology
on the economy and society; and the
growing debate over the social implications
of science and technology and
how they can be predicted, measured
and controlled. Same as SOC 304.
(3-0-3) (S) (C)
PS 333
National Defense Policy
Examines the formulation and implementation
of national security and
military policy in the United States.
Surveys the emergence and growth of
military strategy and the defense establishment,
with primary emphasis on
contemporary issues, institutions and
policies, and prospects for the future.
Emphasizes the impact of nuclear
weapons on military strategy and security
and the post Cold war struggle over
forces and missions. (3-0-3) (S) (C)
PS 338
Energy and Environmental Policy
Places energy and environmental policy
in domestic and global contexts. Traces
the economic and political implications
of dependence on fossil fuels and the
attempt to develop alternate energy
sources and promote conservation.
Assesses the environmental effects
of resource consumption and the effort
to control these effects by increased
efficiency and regulation of pollution.
Explores such problems as nuclear
waste, acid rain, global warming and
deforestation. Examines national
and international attempts at economic,
political and technological solutions.
(3-0-3) (S) (C)
PS 339
Nuclear Energy and Society
Explores the relationship between nuclear
energy-science, technology, and products,
and society--national, local, and
global. Gives detailed attention to the
discovery of nuclear fission and its
exploitation during World War II and
after, culminating in the global nuclear
arms race. Examines the emergence and
growth of nuclear power and the rise
of the controversy over its safety, security,
and economy. Considers the risks of continued
proliferation, the prospects for
arms control and the “peaceful atom,”
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and the chances for survival in a nuclear
world. Uses films, case studies, guest
lectures, and simulations where appropriate.
(3-0-3) (S) (C)
PS 345
The American Presidency
Surveys the evolution of the office and
powers of the presidency as a result
of historical forces, institutional factors,
and the actions of those who have served
as president. Studies the relationships
of presidents with political parties,
Congress, the bureaucracy, media, and
the public, emphasizing both domestic
and foreign policy, Gives major attention
to changes in the presidential selection
process and their implications for those
who run and win the office. Examines
the alleged crisis of the contemporary
presidency and the proposals for overcoming
it. (3-0-3) (S) (C)
PS 351
Public Administration
Examines the nature of administrative
organization, decision making in organization,
and organization structure and
processes: division of work, authority
communications and planning.
Considers the role of the government
executive. Analyzes relation of fiscal
procedures and personnel management
to organization. (3-0-3) (S) (C)
PS 355
Political Sociology
Surveys major issues and problems in the
field of political sociology. Topics include
the forms of political power structures,
elitist approaches to politics, community
and national power structure, and political
socialization. (3-0-3) (S)
PS 408
Methods of Policy Analysis
Introduces students to the field of
Policy Analysis and acquaints students
with basic methods policy analysis and
urban planning. Course covers methods
of analyzing and resolving policy issues
relating to a broad range of public
sector problems. Emphasis is on methods
of analysis and problem solving rather
than on politics or political process.
Topics include decision theory, benefit/
cost analysis, problem simulation,
population projection, problem formulation
and definition. Course will be
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taught using the case method. The
course is of particular interest to
students interested in applications
of quantitative models to solve public
sector problems. (3-0-3) (S) (C)
PS 452
Bureaucracy
Analyzes bureaucracy in its social context.
The evolution of the theory and
practice of bureaucracy as a form of
control, coordination, and social order
are considered. Emphasizes government
bureaucracies, with selected examples
from other organizations. (3-0-3) (S) (C)
PS 453
Regulatory Policy and Politics
Examines the changing role of government
regulation of private and public
activities from a political and administrative
perspective. Explores reasons
for the growth of government regulation
from the Progressive era through
the New Deal to the social regulation
of the 1970s and for the subsequent
controversy over economic and social
deregulation. Investigates the regulatory
process, including administrative law,
standards for rule-making, and the
involvement of organized groups and
the courts. Studies specific cases from
such areas as transportation, environment,
energy, public health and research
and development. (3-0-3) (S) (C)
PS 452
American Governmental Institutions
An advanced course in American government
intended to develop knowledge
and analytical skills to assess how well
our government works and how it might
work better. The course focuses on the
operation of federal executive, legislative
and judicial institutions, the policymaking
process (including the role of
administrators), and the power exercised
by organized groups, experts and the
media. (3-0-3) (S) (C)
PS 477
Topics in the Study of Politics
Provides students a reading and seminar
course on a selected topic of politics.
Subject matter will change in successive
offerings of the course. (3-0-3) (S) (C)