Pol3: Introduction to International Relations

This course is designed to introduce students to the major actors, processes, problems, and issues in the arena of global politics.  The focus of the course is on both theoretical and empirical knowledge that has accumulated for the academic study of the interactions of international actors.  We will conduct a broad overview of theoretical approaches to understanding IR and examine key issues that characterize contemporary debates. Pol3 Syllabus

Recent US Foreign Policy (upper division)

This course offers a broad survey of the development of U.S. foreign policy in twentieth century with emphasis on transformation of policy during and after World War II, and the introduction to analytic tools and concepts useful for understanding of current foreign policy issues.

The Scientific Study of War (upper division)

This course deals with the analysis of political processes involved in the initiation, conduct and termination of modern interstate warfare.

Quantitative Methodology (graduate level)

This course is designed to provide graduate students with a foundation for understanding statistical analysis in Political Science.  The course focuses on the assumptions of the linear model and implications of departures from these assumptions.  We will discuss the mathematical foundations of regression along with practical applications and interpretation of models.   In addition,  you will learn to use Stata statistical software, which is a useful tool for statistical analysis.