• POLS 4100: Const Law: Institutional Power

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Encompasses case-study analysis of judicial decisions and policies affecting constitutional interrelationships among the three branches of federal government, federal-state relations, as well as powers of the states and federal government in the area of social and economic regulatory laws. Prerequisites: 9 hours of Political Science, POLS 3100 recommended.
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• POLS 4110: Const Law:Civil Lib/Rights

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Encompasses case-study analysis of judicial decisions and policies of the constitutional interpretation of the 1st Amendment (freedom of speech, press, association and religion), privacy rights, the rights of the criminally accused, and civil rights (racial and gender equality). Prerequisites: 9 hours of political science, POLS 3100 recommended.
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• POLS 4160: Legal Philosophy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course examines the philosophies that undergird the law, considering both ancient and modern legal thought. Throughout the course, both historical and contemporary examples will be used to illustrate the salient differences between philosophical approaches, to better articulate our understanding of the law. Dual listed with POLS 5160. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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• POLS 4215: European Union

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the European Union's history, institutional structures, and policy areas and explores the positive and negative effects of European integration. Dual listed with INST 5215; cross listed with POLS 4215. Prerequisite: POLS 1200 or POLS 1250 or POLS 2310 or permission of instructor.
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• POLS 4230: Govt & Pol of Asia

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies political systems of East Asia. Analyzes impact of social and economic factors upon political institutions. Dual listed with POLS 5230. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science.
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• POLS 4255: Pol of Dev Nations

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An analysis of the processes of political, economic and social change in the non-Western world. Dual listed with POLS 5255. Cross listed with INST 4255. Prerequisites: 9 hours of political science or international studies including POLS 1200, or POLS 1250, or POLS 2310, or permission of instructor.
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• POLS 4260: Democratization & Regime Chg

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the theoretical/empirical research on causes of democratic transition and consolidation, including new waves of democratization and prospects for democratization in other contexts. Focus is given to a variety of theoretical/methodological perspectives such as the structural, strategic, social/cultural, institutional, and economic approaches. Dual listed with POLS 5260. Cross listed with INST 4260. Prerequisites: 9 hours of political science or international studies.
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• POLS 4280: Comparative Criminal Justice

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Compares the incidence, trends, control, treatment and prevention of crime across nations using mainstream criminological theories. Examines criminal justice systems from an international perspective and draws lessons for the American society. Explores forms of international cooperation and difficulties in the control of transnational crimes.
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• POLS 4290: Inter-American Rel

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Surveys inter-American system and idea of hemispheric unity. Analyzes major issues confronting inter-American community. Dual listed with POLS 5290; cross listed with INST 4290. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or international studies including POLS 1200, or POLS 1250, or POLS 2310, or permission of the instructor.
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• POLS 4330: Amer Foreign Rels

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Analyzes American foreign policy decision-making process and selected contemporary foreign policy problems. Stresses political and institutional factors, along with analysis of policy options. Dual listed with POLS 5330. Cross listed with INST 4330. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science including POLS 2310 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered once a year)
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