POL 373 - Politics and War

Students engage in an intellectual journey through the process of war from its onset through its escalation, expansion and conclusion. The class examines how different factors influence the movement from low level disputes to large all out war. The course utilizes mostly quantitative readings and analysis. Students complete a guided large N, quantitative research paper and present their results at the end of the semester. This course builds on skills acquire in POL 300 - Political Science Methodology. Therefore, past or current enrollment in POL 300 - Political Science Methodology is recommended.

Credits: 3
NOTE:
* Honors Scholar Course.
** This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.