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PSC 100 The Nevada Constitution (1 credits)
An introduction to the political history of Nevada through an in-depth examination of the basic law of the state, the Nevada Constitution as originally written and subsequently amended. Self-paced reading program. Course satisfies the Nevada Constitution requirement for out-of-state students who have already satisfied the three-credit U.S. Constitution requirement and are transferring into a GBC program.

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PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics (3 credits)
A survey of United States, national, state, and local governments with emphasis on the cultural aspects of the governing process. Satisfies the legislative requirement for the United States and Nevada Constitutions.

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PSC 210 American Public Policy (3 credits)
Analysis of the interplay of forces involved in policy making at all levels of American government. Study of the impact of policy on individuals and institutions.

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PSC 231 Introduction to International Relations (3 credits)
Introduction to the study of international relations that stresses a systematic approach to world politics.

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PSC 401F Public Opinion and Political Behavior (3 credits)
Studies factors which shape basic political attitudes, circumstances which result in different kinds of political behavior, and psychological aspects of American government and politics in relation to public opinion in electoral politics, governance, and democratic theory.

Prerequisite: Must have completed 40 or more credits including PSC 101 or PSC 210 or instructor approval.

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PSC 401Z Special Topics in American Government (3 credits)
Analysis of selected research and topical issues of political systems. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Prerequisite: Must have completed 40 or more credits including PSC 101 or PSC 210 or instructor approval.

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PSC 403C Environmental Policy (3 credits)
An examination of environmental policy and environmental law including issues in policy formulation and implementation, the basic statutory and regulatory framework, and judicial interpretation of the law.

Prerequisite: Must have completed 40 or more credits including PSC 101 or PSC 210 or instructor approval.

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PSC 405G International Conflict (3 credits)
Classical and contemporary literature on the causes of war among nations and the conditions of international peace.

Prerequisite: Must have completed 40 or more credits including one 3 credit lower-division PSC.

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