Genesee Course Catalog

Official Course Information

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Political Science Courses:

POS101 - American National Government
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Introduces constitutional development and present practice of American government. Emphasizes the functional operation of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Examines the role of political parties and the individual. full catalog description »

POS103 - American State and Local Government
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Introduces organization, structure, and function of state, county, regional, and municipal government, with special attention given to New York State government. full catalog description »

POS105 - Political and Civil Rights
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Introduces the Federal Bill of Rights as interpreted by the courts. Analyzes and evaluates the courts' decisions in terms of their practical application to state and local governments. full catalog description »

POS107 - American Political Parties
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Introduces the theoretical and practical perspectives of American political parties. Examines the origin, structure and operation of the parties. Students participate in an actual political campaign. Offered every other year to correspond to state and national elections. NOTE: Students wishing to use this course to fulfill the SUNY General Education requirement in American History are required to meet one of the following criteria: successful completion of HIS 203 or HIS 204; score 85 or better on the New York State Regents American History and Government examination; or earn a score of 3 or better on the AP United States history examination. full catalog description »

POS107 - American Political Parties

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Introduces the theoretical and practical perspectives of American political parties. Examines the origin, structure and operation of the parties. Students participate in an actual political campaign. Offered every other year to correspond to state and national elections. NOTE: Students wishing to use this course to fulfill the SUNY General Education requirement in American History are required to meet one of the following criteria: successful completion of HIS 203 or HIS 204; score 85 or better on the New York State Regents American History and Government examination; or earn a score of 3 or better on the AP United States history examination.

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POS203 - International Relations
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Investigates the practical and theoretical aspects of international diplomacy. Examines the historical evolution of international politics from its classical roots to the present. Looks at the impact of political philosophies on world affairs. full catalog description »