Fall 2022 Political Science

Location: 1102 BSB; Phone: (312) 996-3105.

Last generated: Monday, January 23 2023 10:10 PM UTC

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

POLS 101

Introduction to American Government and Politics

3 hours. May be taught in blended learning format. Please check the online schedule of classes for blended sections. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38315DIS - BD112:30 PM - 01:45 PMR3032SHAlexander, AMeet on campus
Individual and Society, and US Society course.
38313LCD - BS112:30 PM - 01:45 PMT3032SHAlexander, AMeet on campus
Individual and Society, and US Society course.
42073DIS - CD109:30 AM - 10:45 AMWA0062LCAWilliams, DMeet on campus
Individual and Society, and US Society course.
42074LCD - CS09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMA0062LCAWilliams, DMeet on campus
Individual and Society, and US Society course.
30382DIS - FD001:00 PM - 01:50 PMF11712BSBGaston, TMeet on campus
Individual and Society, and US Society course.
30381DIS - FD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMF11152BSBToumie, AMeet on campus
US Society, and Individual and Society course.
13180DIS - FD301:00 PM - 01:50 PMF2812BSBToumie, AMeet on campus
Individual and Society, and US Society course.
13184DIS - FD412:00 PM - 12:50 PMF11712BSBGaston, TMeet on campus
Individual and Society, and US Society course.
30383DIS - FD912:00 PM - 12:50 PMF11152BSBToumie, AMeet on campus
Individual and Society, and US Society course.
13190LCD - FS110:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWARR2ONLBruhl, ROnline with deadlines
Individual and Society, and US Society course.

POLS 120

Introduction to Political Theory

3 hours. Individual and Society, and Past course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
26349DIS - AD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMF11152BSBAlarcon Barrera, HMeet on campus
13194DIS - AD110:00 AM - 10:50 AMF11712BSBBlakemore Briggs, NMeet on campus
20142DIS - AD209:00 AM - 09:50 AMF11152BSBAlarcon Barrera, HMeet on campus
26350DIS - AD309:00 AM - 09:50 AMF11712BSBBlakemore Briggs, NMeet on campus
37191LEC - AL01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF0042LCFMoruzzi, NMeet on campus

POLS 130

Introduction to Comparative Politics

3 hours. Same as INST 130. Individual and Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13282DIS - AD102:00 PM - 02:50 PMF11152BSBMorales Olalla, DMeet on campus
13281DIS - AD203:00 PM - 03:50 PMF11152BSBMorales Olalla, DMeet on campus
13284LCD - AS102:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRC0012LCCTobon Palma, SMeet on campus

POLS 184

Introduction to International Relations

3 hours. Same as INST 184. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13196DIS - AD109:00 AM - 09:50 AMF22352ETMSWHaiti, YMeet on campus
13198DIS - AD201:00 PM - 01:50 PMF11152BSBHaiti, YMeet on campus
13202DIS - AD401:00 PM - 01:50 PMF3352BSBMoura Karolczak, RMeet on campus
13200DIS - AD511:00 AM - 11:50 AMF22332ETMSWHaiti, YMeet on campus
43542DIS - AD609:00 AM - 09:50 AMF2812BSBMoura Karolczak, RMeet on campus
43543DIS - AD711:00 AM - 11:50 AMF22352ETMSWMoura Karolczak, RMeet on campus
13204LCD - AS102:00 PM - 02:50 PMMWF0032LCFFloros, KMeet on campus

POLS 200

Methods of Political Science

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34466LCD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWFA0062LCABruhl, RMeet on campus
13211LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMWFA0062LCABruhl, RMeet on campus

POLS 201

Political Data Analysis

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): MATH 090; or MATH 105; and consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13213LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWFB102BHWatson, JMeet on campus

POLS 202

Topics in Political Practice

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 or POLS 190.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47603LEC03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW2162THAlbarracin Dierolf, JMeet on campus
Crime and Politics
47198LEC - 111:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR24352ETMSWFeldmann, AMeet on campus
Civil War: Comparative Perspec

POLS 203

Popular Culture and Politics

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43546LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMW2162THFloros, KMeet on campus

POLS 207

The Mass Media and Politics

3 hours. Same as COMM 207. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): One course in political science, sociology or contemporary history.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34700LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMWB102BHPodrazik, WMeet on campus

POLS 209

Latinos and Politics

3 hours. Same as LALS 283. US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32303DIS - AD108:00 AM - 08:50 AMF22352ETMSWSturino, AMeet on campus
32304DIS - AD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMF22352ETMSWSturino, AMeet on campus
32305DIS - AD312:00 PM - 12:50 PMF3042LHSturino, AMeet on campus
28965LEC - AL112:00 PM - 12:50 PMMW1382SESRamos, M; Sturino, AMeet on campus

POLS 210

Introduction to Urban Politics

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35646LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR3312BSBAlexander, AMeet on campus

POLS 227

Voting Behavior and Elections

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in POLS 101.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33929LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR2892BSBKaplan, NMeet on campus

POLS 232

Politics in Korea

3 hours. Same as GLAS 232. Prerequisite(s): POLS 130; or consent of the instructor. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43547LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR3672BSBChoi, SMeet on campus

POLS 243

Politics and Government of the Middle East

3 hours. Same as JST 243. Prerequisite(s): POLS 130 or POLS 190; or consent of the instructor. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39410LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR3312BSBTepe, SMeet on campus

POLS 258

The Judicial Process

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37195LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTRA0062LCAMcKenzie, EMeet on campus

POLS 267

American Intellectual History to 1865

3 hours. Same as HIST 267. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161. Past, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40858DIS - AD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMR2082BHSklansky, JMeet on campus
40857LEC - AL11:00 AM - 12:15 PMT2082BHSklansky, JMeet on campus

POLS 284

International Security

3 hours. Same as INST 284. Prerequisite(s): POLS 184 or INST 184 or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34056LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR3312BSBChoi, SMeet on campus

POLS 301

Field Experience in Political Science

6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; at least 12 credit hours in political science, including courses relevant to the field experience; GPA of 3.00 in political science; and consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Practice.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34704PR - APARRANGEDAlbarracin Dierolf, JOff Campus Experience
34703LCD - AS01:00 PM - 01:50 PMM2192BSBAlbarracin Dierolf, JMeet on campus

POLS 303

Supervised Readings and Research

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16026CNFARRANGEDAlexander, A
16036CNFARRANGEDBruhl, R
22738CNFARRANGEDChoi, S
16033CNFARRANGEDEngelmann, S
16035CNFARRANGEDFagan, E
16020CNFARRANGEDFeldmann, A
45921CNFARRANGEDFilindra, AOnline with deadlines
16030CNFARRANGEDFloros, K
24865CNFARRANGEDJohnson, C
16017CNFARRANGEDKaplan, N
16029CNFARRANGEDKostadinova, P
16024CNFARRANGEDLyles, K
16028CNFARRANGEDMcKenzie, E
16021CNFARRANGEDMoruzzi, N
24864CNFARRANGEDPallares, A
16031CNFARRANGEDSimpson, D
24866CNFARRANGEDTepe, S
16032CNFARRANGEDZhang, Y

POLS 305

Honors Course

3 TO 6 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): A 3.25 University grade point average and a 3.50 political science grade point average and approval of the department. Open only to seniors. Departmental Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13244CNFARRANGEDAlexander, A
13253CNFARRANGEDBruhl, R
22739CNFARRANGEDChoi, S
13229CNFARRANGEDEngelmann, S
13250CNFARRANGEDFagan, E
13254CNFARRANGEDFagan, E
13256CNFARRANGEDFeldmann, A
13252CNFARRANGEDFloros, K
13255CNFARRANGEDJohnson, C
13241CNFARRANGEDKostadinova, P
13248CNFARRANGEDLyles, K
13258CNFARRANGEDMcKenzie, E
13257CNFARRANGEDMoruzzi, N
24867CNFARRANGEDPallares, A
24868CNFARRANGEDSimpson, D
24870CNFARRANGEDTepe, S
13249CNFARRANGEDZhang, Y

POLS 329

Seminar on American Politics

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and POLS 200; or consent of the instructor. Students seeking to register with instructor approval should contact the academic advisor for Political Science, in addition to securing permission to enroll from the course instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
30645DIS03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW2092BHFagan, EMeet on campus

POLS 349

Topics in Comparative Politics

3 hours. Same as INST 349. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): POLS 130 or INST 130; and POLS 200; or consent of the instructor. Students seeking to register with instructor approval should contact the academic advisor for Political Science, in addition to securing permission to enroll from the course instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32065DIS02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR2112BSBTepe, SMeet on campus

POLS 354

The Constitution and Civil Liberties

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32067LCD10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWF1202THLyles, KMeet on campus

POLS 359

Topics in Public Law

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): POLS 258 or POLS 353 or POLS 354 or POLS 356 or POLS 358 or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43549DIS09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMWF1202THLyles, KMeet on campus
Con Law: Voting/Election Law

POLS 399

Seminar in Political Theory

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 120 and POLS 200; or consent of the instructor. Students seeking to register with instructor approval should contact the academic advisor for Political Science, in addition to securing permission to enroll from the course instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33379DIS11:30 AM - 02:00 PMT11712BSBEngelmann, SMeet on campus

POLS 401

Data Analysis I

3 OR 4 hours. Same as PPA 401. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 200 and POLS 201; or graduate standing.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13289LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR2249E2SELEKaplan, NMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago. Instructor Approval Required
20427LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR2249E2SELEKaplan, NMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

POLS 405

The Problem of Justice

3 OR 4 hours. Same as CLJ 405. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): CLJ 101, plus two 200-level courses in CLJ or two 200-level courses in POLS.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42465LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMW1072LHBird, J; Powell, E
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
42466LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMW1072LHBird, J; Powell, E
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

POLS 465

Topics in Sociology of Politics

3 OR 4 hours. Same as SOC 465. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of upper-division sociology or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38490LCD12:00 PM - 02:45 PMM41052BSBSaid, AMeet on campus
3 hours Revolutions Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
38491LCD12:00 PM - 02:45 PMM41052BSBSaid, AMeet on campus
4 hours Revolutions Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

POLS 482

Theories of Democracy and Representation

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47197LCD - 104:00 PM - 06:30 PMM11152BSBEngelmann, SMeet on campus

POLS 497

Directed Readings in Political Science

4 hours. May be repeated with approval. Approval of the graduate director required to repeat course. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16040CNFARRANGED
16042CNFARRANGED
16054CNFARRANGED
24909CNFARRANGED
16050CNFARRANGEDAlexander, A
16059CNFARRANGEDBruhl, R
22740CNFARRANGEDChoi, S
16057CNFARRANGEDJohnson, C
16053CNFARRANGEDKostadinova, P
16048CNFARRANGEDLyles, K
16051CNFARRANGEDMcKenzie, E
24910CNFARRANGEDMooney, C
16044CNFARRANGEDMoruzzi, N
16056CNFARRANGEDPallares, A
24908CNFARRANGEDSimpson, D
16055CNFARRANGEDTepe, S
16058CNFARRANGEDZhang, Y

POLS 498

Independent Research in Political Science

2 TO 6 hours. May be repeated with approval. Approval of the graduate director required to repeat course. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16067CNFARRANGEDAlbarracin Dierolf, J
16073CNFARRANGEDAlexander, A
16081CNFARRANGEDBruhl, R
16079CNFARRANGEDChoi, S
16076CNFARRANGEDFagan, E
22741CNFARRANGEDFeldmann, A
16065CNFARRANGEDFilindra, A
16077CNFARRANGEDJohnson, C
16078CNFARRANGEDKostadinova, P
16071CNFARRANGEDLyles, K
16074CNFARRANGEDMcKenzie, E
16080CNFARRANGEDMooney, C
16068CNFARRANGEDMoruzzi, N
24912CNFARRANGEDPallares, A
24911CNFARRANGEDSimpson, D
24913CNFARRANGEDTepe, S
16075CNFARRANGEDZhang, Y

POLS 559

Topics in State and Local Government

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 500 and POLS 541.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38322DIS03:00 PM - 05:30 PMR11152BSBZhang, YMeet on campus

POLS 560

Seminar in American Politics

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Political Science major(s). Restricted to Master of Arts or Doctor of Philosophy.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47199LCD - 102:00 PM - 04:30 PMT11152BSBFilindra, AMeet on campus

POLS 570

Seminar in Comparative Politics

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate College. Restricted to Political Science major(s). Not intended for Non-Degree.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47201DIS02:00 PM - 04:30 PMW11152BSBKostadinova, PMeet on campus

POLS 593

Independent Research for Master's Degree

2 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): POLS 401 and POLS 505 and POLS 482. Open only to Master's degree students; and approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
22751CNFARRANGEDAlexander, A
22758CNFARRANGEDBruhl, R
22754CNFARRANGEDChoi, S
22756CNFARRANGEDEngelmann, S
22747CNFARRANGEDFagan, E
22748CNFARRANGEDFeldmann, A
22753CNFARRANGEDFilindra, A
22745CNFARRANGEDJohnson, C
22746CNFARRANGEDKostadinova, P
22750CNFARRANGEDLyles, K
22752CNFARRANGEDMcKenzie, E
22757CNFARRANGEDMooney, C
22749CNFARRANGEDMoruzzi, N
24939CNFARRANGEDPallares, A
24938CNFARRANGEDSimpson, D
24940CNFARRANGEDTepe, S
22755CNFARRANGEDZhang, Y

POLS 596

Advanced Readings in Political Science

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated with approval. Students may register in more than one section per term. Approval to repeat course granted by the graduate director. Prerequisite(s): POLS 401 and POLS 404 and consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16096CNFARRANGED
16093CNFARRANGEDAlexander, A
16098CNFARRANGEDBruhl, R
22742CNFARRANGEDChoi, S
32861CNFARRANGEDEngelmann, S
16087CNFARRANGEDFagan, E
16099CNFARRANGEDFeldmann, A
16085CNFARRANGEDFilindra, A
16095CNFARRANGEDJohnson, C
16101CNFARRANGEDKostadinova, P
16091CNFARRANGEDLyles, K
16094CNFARRANGEDMcKenzie, E
16100CNFARRANGEDMooney, C
16088CNFARRANGEDMoruzzi, N
24942CNFARRANGEDPallares, A
24941CNFARRANGEDSimpson, D
24943CNFARRANGEDTepe, S
16097CNFARRANGEDZhang, Y

POLS 599

Dissertation Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Open only to degree candidates. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16138CNFARRANGEDAlexander, A
16143CNFARRANGEDBruhl, R
22744CNFARRANGEDChoi, S
16141CNFARRANGEDEngelmann, S
16145CNFARRANGEDFagan, E
16130CNFARRANGEDFeldmann, A
16132CNFARRANGEDFilindra, A
16140CNFARRANGEDJohnson, C
16144CNFARRANGEDKostadinova, P
16136CNFARRANGEDLyles, K
16139CNFARRANGEDMcKenzie, E
16133CNFARRANGEDMoruzzi, N
24948CNFARRANGEDPallares, A
24947CNFARRANGEDSimpson, D
24949CNFARRANGEDTepe, S
16142CNFARRANGEDZhang, Y