Political Science

(NS-L) Mechanics. First quarter of one-year calculus-based sequence (PHYS& 241-243) in classical and modern physics for engineering majors and most science majors planning to transfer. Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in MATH& 151; Grade of C or higher in PHYS& 114 or passing Physics Placement test; Eligibility for ENGL& 101.

(NS-L) Thermodynamics ad Waves. Second quarter of one-year calculus-based sequence (PHYS& 241-243) in classical and modern physics for engineering majors and most science majors planning to transfer. Prerequisites: PHYS& 241, MATH& 152.

(NS-L) Electromagnetism. Third quarter of one-year calculus-based sequence (PHYS& 241-243) in classical and modern physics for engineering majors and most science majors planning to transfer. Prerequisites: PHYS& 242, and MATH& 153 or MATH& 163.

(NS-L) Laboratory-based introduction to physics that explores the nature of the universe using classical and modern theories of physics. Emphasizes the historical development of these theories and the scientific method and role of measurement in science. Emphasizes conceptual rather than mathematical understanding of physics. Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 AND MATH 092 or MATH 96 or MATH 99, or eligibility for MATH& 141 via a math assessment

(NS-L) First course in a one-year algebra-based General Physics sequence (PHYS& 114-116). Topics include motion, force, momentum and energy. Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENGL& 101; and completion of (or concurrent enrollment in) MATH& 142 or MATH& 144 or equivalent.

(NS-L) Second course in a one-year algebra-based General Physics sequence (PHYS& 114-116). Topics include periodic motion, mechanical waves and thermodynamics. Prerequisites: PHYS& 114, and MATH 138 or MATH& 142 or MATH& 144 or equivalent.

(NS-L) Third course in a one-year algebra-based General Physics sequence (PHYS& 114-116). Topics include electromagnetism and light. (Formerly PHYS& 123). Prerequisites: PHYS& 114, and MATH& 142 or MATH& 144, or equivalent.

Designed to introduce students to the tools used in woodworking and metal fabrication, instruct students in proper use of these tools and safety protocols associated with the tools and a shop in general. This course is a prerequisite for use of tools in the physics/engineering shop and 3-D arts studio.

Political science involves the critical study of governing institutions, interest groups, mass media, law, and public policy options with special emphasis on the importance of democratic citizen participation in the following courses: American Government, Introduction to Politics, International Relations, and Politics of Diversity. All political science courses can be counted towards either social science distribution credits or elective credits. Those who earn a degree in political science can pursue a wide variety of careers both in the public and private sectors. In addition to the Student Core Learning Outcomes, the Program Specific Outcomes include: • Demonstrate knowledge of a range of facts, terminology, events, and/or methods that social scientists in various disciplines must possess in order to investigate, analyze or give a history of, or predict human, group, or societal behavior. • Demonstrate the ability to apply classifications, principles, generalizations, theories, models, and/or structures pertinent to social scientific efforts to organize conceptual knowledge in various fields. • Demonstrate the ability to reach conclusions/make arguments across a range of social science topics that are tied to a defensible sifting of appropriate evidence relative to the questions involved. • Demonstrate an understanding and recognition of the diversity of perspectives, cultural understandings, and ways of thinking that others bring to bear on social science questions.

(SS) Consideration of fundamental and enduring political questions as addressed by philosophers, novelists, playwrights and essayists, as well as political scientists. What is politics? What difference does it make? How do political systems begin? What is political control? What are the threats to political control? What are the similarities and differences in political systems? How are such systems evaluated? How do they change? Can morality inform politics? Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 98 with a grade of C or higher or eligibility for ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.

Service Learning combines the opportunity of volunteerism with academic applications of social, economic, and political issues important to the local community. Provides for real-life application of skills and knowledge that extends learning beyond the classroom and into the community. May be repeated up to six credits. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

(SS) Legal institutions and processes, law as a system of social thought and behavior and a framework in which rival claims are resolved; legal reasoning; law as a process of protecting and facilitating voluntary arrangements in a business environment. Required law course for University of Washington business transfer students. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 98 with a grade of C or higher or eligibility for ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.

(SS) Introductory analysis of the process by which policy is made at the national level in the United States. Constitutional origins and development; ideology; influence through public opinion and media, parties and elections; interest groups and PACs; policy-making by Congress, Presidency and courts; policies, including civil rights and civil liberties. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 98 with a grade of C or higher or eligibility for ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.