Political Science Courses - Current Semester

Spring 2023

This course explains the role of American national government, its formation and principles of the Constitution; relation of state to the national government; political parties and their relationship to interest groups. This course also explains the structure of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.

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00151113

MWF 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Dane Smith Hall 125

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Michael S Rocca - msrocca@unm.edu39

A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

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T: Intro Asian Amer Studies
00160131

MWF 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Ortega Hall 119

Web Enhanced - Topics
Shebati Sengupta - ssengupta@unm.edu34

This course introduces comparative politics by examining the political history, social and economic structures, and contemporary political institutions and behavior, with focus on occurrences in countries representing diverse cultures, geographies, and levels of development. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.

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00151119

MWF 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Education 101

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Jami G Nunez - jaminunez@unm.edu310

This course covers the analysis of significant factors in world politics, including nationalism, national interest, political economy, ideology, international conflict and collaboration, balance of power, deterrence, international law, and international organization. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.

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00351123

TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Education 101

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Christopher K Butler - ckbutler@unm.edu324

This course offers an introductory survey of political theory. Emphasis is placed on (1) textual analysis of primary sources and on (2) scholarly analysis of the foundational questions and methods central to the academic study of political ideas. Studying political ideas involves thinking about a) the very definition of political theory itself, b) what one would need to know in order to make evidence- based claims about political theory texts and c) why and how the study of political theory leads political scientists into the exploration of “essentially contested concepts.” More specifically, throughout the semester, we will explore questions relating to 1) what is the definition of political theory; 2) why/how are interpretative disputes at the core of political theory and 3) how have major political theories/ideas—democracy, liberalism, conservatism, socialism, liberation theory, and fascism—changed and developed over time? In sum, this is a survey course on the history of political ideas.

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00159579

MWF 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Mitchell Hall 122

Web Enhanced - Lecture
William H Barnes - whb100@unm.edu320

What makes the field of political science a science? What are the variety of research methods and tools for analysis employed by scholars? The goal of this course is to introduce students to the scientific process by political scientists. The interpretation and analysis of data is also essential for almost any career that a political science major might pursue. Lawyers and lobbyists, politicians and professors all need to be able to read and understand reports in which numerical summaries of data (i.e., statistics) are used as evidence to support an argument or point of view. These professionals need to ascertain whether these statistics are being used appropriately. In addition, many of these professionals need to do their own statistical analysis. This course introduces students to statistics and the scientific study of politics. Students will learn why statistics are useful, how to interpret a variety of statistics, how to analyze data to generate their own statistics, and how to tell whether their statistics support their own argument. Students will also learn how to apply the scientific research process to their own research questions by completing a research design project.

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00151141

MW 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Mitchell Hall 211

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Wendy L Hansen - wlhansen@unm.edu33

Provides supervised work experience in the practical application of political science skills. Political Science major or minor students are limited to no more than 3 credit hours. Additional or excess credit hours above these limits may be counted as Arts and Sciences electives. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: permission of instructor and department Chairperson.

Sections
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00159629


Practice Experience
Ellen Grigsby - egrigsby@unm.edu1 TO 34

Special topics of political science which relate contemporary issues to the discipline. Precise topics will be noted in appropriate class schedules prepared for registration. No limits on repetitions if topics vary.

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T: European Nationalism
CANCELLED
002
59388Hybrid - Topics Staff 34
T: Congressional Processes
00336801


Topics
Ellen Grigsby - egrigsby@unm.edu35
T: Congress & the President
00447545


Topics
Ellen Grigsby - egrigsby@unm.edu35
T: Eur & Med Policy Status
00759903

May 17, 2023 - Jun. 3, 2023
Off Campus - Albuquerque ONE

Open Learning - Topics
Lucio Lanucara - llanucara@unm.edu320

Introduction to the role of law, legal actors and institutions in politics and society. {Fall, Spring}

Sections
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00129859

M 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Dane Smith Hall 125

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Mark A Pustay - mpustay@unm.edu314

The status, role and activities of Hispanic/Latino Americans in the U.S. political system. Prerequisite: 1120.

Sections
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00153609

TR 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Dane Smith Hall 225

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Gabriel R Sanchez - sanchezg@unm.edu31

Selected problems of international politics. No limits on repetitions if topics vary. Prerequisite: 2120.

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T: Democracy & the Intern Sys
00559394

MWF 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Mitchell Hall 221

Web Enhanced - Topics
Mark J Peceny - markpec@unm.edu311

Survey of Political Theory from 1500 to 1900, with a focus on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx and Nietzsche. Prerequisite: 2130.

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00159578

TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Ortega Hall 113

Web Enhanced - Lecture
William H Barnes - whb100@unm.edu326

Study of community power, city government structures, elected officials and city managers, political machines, the reform movement, political participation, urban bureaucracy, and racial and ethnic politics in large U.S. cities. Prerequisite: 1120.

Sections
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00159628

MWF 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Mitchell Hall 102

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Timothy B Krebs - tbkrebs@unm.edu3 Section Full

Special advanced topics of political science which relate contemporary issues to the discipline. Precise topics will be noted in appropriate class schedules prepared for registration. No limits on repetitions if topics vary.

Sections
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Adv T: WMD & Non Proliferatn
00159566

MW 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Centennial Engineering Center 1030

Topics
Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu39
T: Globl Trends &Ntnl Security
00247558

TR 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Mitchell Hall 102

Web Enhanced - Topics
Deborah R McFarlane - dmcf@unm.edu317

An examination of the general processes of campaigns and elections in the United States, including the national Presidential and Congressional elections and campaigns and elections for state and local offices in New Mexico. Prerequisite: 1120.

Sections
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00159389

MWF 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Education 101

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Timothy B Krebs - tbkrebs@unm.edu3 Section Full

Provides supervised work experience in the practical application of political science skills. POLS major students are limited to 6 credit hours, minor students to 3 credit hours in aggregate. Additional or excess credit hours above these limits may be counted as Arts and Sciences electives Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Sections
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00145746


Web Enhanced - Practice Experience
Michael S Rocca - msrocca@unm.edu1 TO 6 Section Full
00245747


Practice Experience
Ellen Grigsby - egrigsby@unm.edu1 TO 63

Course emphasizes investigation, evaluation, and discussion of areas of specialized knowledge or inquiry relevant to the profession or field of study. Pre- or corequisite: 2140. Restriction: permission of instructor.

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00134133

TR 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Social Sciences 2069

Web Enhanced - Seminar
Jessica T Feezell - jfeezell@unm.edu34

One section of this course is offered in conjunction with each graduate pro-seminar (510, 520, 525, 540, 560, 570). Open to undergraduate majors with 3.30 GPA and others with permission of instructor. No limits on repetitions if topics vary. Restriction: permission of instructor.

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Sem: Data Science & Stat Prog
00159737

R 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Social Sciences 2069

Web Enhanced - Seminar
Loren Collingwood - lcollingwood@unm.edu32
Sem: Good Government Reform
00259879

M 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Mitchell Hall 119

Web Enhanced - Seminar
Michael S Rocca - msrocca@unm.edu34
Sem: DC Interns
00359612


Web Enhanced - Seminar
Michael S Rocca - msrocca@unm.edu33

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of an undergraduate Senior-level thesis. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00130053


Independent Study
Loren Collingwood - lcollingwood@unm.edu325
00230054


Independent Study
Christopher K Butler - ckbutler@unm.edu325
00330055


Independent Study
Jessica T Feezell - jfeezell@unm.edu323
00433548


Independent Study
Ellen Grigsby - egrigsby@unm.edu325
00533549


Independent Study
Wendy L Hansen - wlhansen@unm.edu325
00653641


Independent Study
Sarah K Dreier - skdreier@unm.edu325
00933554


Independent Study
Timothy B Krebs - tbkrebs@unm.edu325
01033555


Web Enhanced - Independent Study
Deborah R McFarlane - dmcf@unm.edu325
01233557


Independent Study
Jami G Nunez - jaminunez@unm.edu325
01333558


Independent Study
Mark J Peceny - markpec@unm.edu325
01434563


Independent Study
Kathy L Powers - kpowers1@unm.edu324
01636071


Independent Study
Gabriel R Sanchez - sanchezg@unm.edu325
01737107


Independent Study
William D Stanley - wstanley@unm.edu325
01854429


Independent Study
Michael S Rocca - msrocca@unm.edu322
01954430


Independent Study
Mala N Htun - malahtun@unm.edu325

Faculty-supervised individual study in an area of special interest not readily available through conventional course offerings. Open to majors and minors with 3.30 GPA and permission of instructor. Political Science major students are limited to 6 credit hours, minor students to 3 credit hours in aggregate. Additional or excess credit hours above these limits may be counted as Arts and Sciences electives. Restriction: permission of instructor.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00130056Independent StudyLoren Collingwood - lcollingwood@unm.edu1 TO 324
00230057Independent StudyChristopher K Butler - ckbutler@unm.edu1 TO 325
00330058Independent StudyJessica T Feezell - jfeezell@unm.edu1 TO 325
00430059Independent StudyEllen Grigsby - egrigsby@unm.edu1 TO 325
00530060Independent StudyWendy L Hansen - wlhansen@unm.edu1 TO 325
00653642


Independent Study
Sarah K Dreier - skdreier@unm.edu1 TO 325
00930068Independent StudyTimothy B Krebs - tbkrebs@unm.edu1 TO 325
01030069Web Enhanced - Independent StudyDeborah R McFarlane - dmcf@unm.edu1 TO 323
01233560Independent StudyJami G Nunez - jaminunez@unm.edu1 TO 325
01333561Independent StudyMark J Peceny - markpec@unm.edu1 TO 325
01433562Independent StudyKathy L Powers - kpowers1@unm.edu1 TO 325
01635444


Independent Study
Gabriel R Sanchez - sanchezg@unm.edu1 TO 325
01736905


Independent Study
William D Stanley - wstanley@unm.edu1 TO 325
01854431


Independent Study
Michael S Rocca - msrocca@unm.edu1 TO 325
01954432


Independent Study
Mala N Htun - malahtun@unm.edu1 TO 325

Course emphasizes investigation, evaluation, and discussion of areas of specialized knowledge or inquiry relevant to the profession or field of study. {Offered upon demand}

Sections
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Sem: Good Government Reform
00256571

M 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Mitchell Hall 119

Web Enhanced - Seminar
Michael S Rocca - msrocca@unm.edu39

A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester. No limits on repetitions if topics vary.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
T: Amer Nat Sec & Policy Proc
CANCELLED
001
57185Topics Staff 310
T: Data Science & Stat Prog
00259390

R 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Social Sciences 2069

Web Enhanced - Topics
Loren Collingwood - lcollingwood@unm.edu312
T: Globl Trends &Ntnl Security
00359738

TR 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Mitchell Hall 102

Web Enhanced - Topics
Deborah R McFarlane - dmcf@unm.edu36

Course emphasizes investigation, evaluation, and discussion of areas of specialized knowledge or inquiry relevant to the profession or field of study. {Offered upon demand}

Sections
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Sem: Theorizing Conflict
00159391

T 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Social Sciences 2069

Web Enhanced - Seminar
Christopher K Butler - ckbutler@unm.edu319

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. No limits on repetitions if topics vary.

Sections
#CRNTime/LocationInstructorCreditsSeats Available
00134139Independent StudyLoren Collingwood - lcollingwood@unm.edu1 TO 325
00234140Independent StudyChristopher K Butler - ckbutler@unm.edu1 TO 325
00334141Independent StudyJessica T Feezell - jfeezell@unm.edu1 TO 324
00434142Independent StudyWendy L Hansen - wlhansen@unm.edu1 TO 325
00653643


Independent Study
Sarah K Dreier - skdreier@unm.edu1 TO 325
00734145Independent StudyTimothy B Krebs - tbkrebs@unm.edu1 TO 323
00834146Web Enhanced - Independent StudyDeborah R McFarlane - dmcf@unm.edu1 TO 324
01034148Independent StudyJami G Nunez - jaminunez@unm.edu1 TO 324
01134149Independent StudyMark J Peceny - markpec@unm.edu1 TO 325
01234150Independent StudyKathy L Powers - kpowers1@unm.edu1 TO 325
01435534Independent StudyGabriel R Sanchez - sanchezg@unm.edu1 TO 324
01554433


Independent Study
Michael S Rocca - msrocca@unm.edu1 TO 325
01654434


Independent Study
Mala N Htun - malahtun@unm.edu1 TO 323
01836367


Independent Study
William D Stanley - wstanley@unm.edu1 TO 325

Review of representative theories of public policy, including policy formation, implementation and impact analysis. {Offered upon demand}

Sections
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00159392

M 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Social Sciences 2069

Web Enhanced - Seminar
Deborah R McFarlane - dmcf@unm.edu311

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis. No limits on repetitions if topics vary. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Sections
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00130088ThesisLoren Collingwood - lcollingwood@unm.edu1 TO 625
00230089ThesisChristopher K Butler - ckbutler@unm.edu1 TO 625
00330091ThesisJessica T Feezell - jfeezell@unm.edu1 TO 625
00430093ThesisWendy L Hansen - wlhansen@unm.edu1 TO 625
00653644


Thesis
Sarah K Dreier - skdreier@unm.edu1 TO 625
00733565ThesisTimothy B Krebs - tbkrebs@unm.edu1 TO 625
00833566ThesisDeborah R McFarlane - dmcf@unm.edu1 TO 625
01033568ThesisJami G Nunez - jaminunez@unm.edu1 TO 625
01133569ThesisMark J Peceny - markpec@unm.edu1 TO 625
01233570ThesisKathy L Powers - kpowers1@unm.edu1 TO 625
01435535ThesisGabriel R Sanchez - sanchezg@unm.edu1 TO 625
01537108


Thesis
William D Stanley - wstanley@unm.edu1 TO 625
01654435


Thesis
Mala N Htun - malahtun@unm.edu1 TO 625
01754436


Thesis
Michael S Rocca - msrocca@unm.edu1 TO 625

Focuses on a variety of advanced econometric methods. Beginning with a review of matrix algebra and math for the social sciences, the course provides an in-depth examination of multiple regression and more advanced econometric models. Required for Ph.D. students. Prerequisite: 581 or equivalent. {Spring}

Sections
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00143422

W 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Social Sciences 2069

Web Enhanced - Lecture
Loren Collingwood - lcollingwood@unm.edu37

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a doctoral dissertation. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

Sections
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00130094DissertationLoren Collingwood - lcollingwood@unm.edu3 TO 1225
00230095DissertationChristopher K Butler - ckbutler@unm.edu3 TO 1223
00330096DissertationJessica T Feezell - jfeezell@unm.edu3 TO 1223
00430098DissertationWendy L Hansen - wlhansen@unm.edu3 TO 1225
00653645


Dissertation
Sarah K Dreier - skdreier@unm.edu3 TO 1225
00730101DissertationTimothy B Krebs - tbkrebs@unm.edu3 TO 1224
00830103DissertationDeborah R McFarlane - dmcf@unm.edu3 TO 1225
01033573DissertationJami G Nunez - jaminunez@unm.edu3 TO 1224
01133574DissertationMark J Peceny - markpec@unm.edu3 TO 1225
01233575DissertationKathy L Powers - kpowers1@unm.edu3 TO 1225
01435536DissertationGabriel R Sanchez - sanchezg@unm.edu3 TO 1225
01537109


Dissertation
William D Stanley - wstanley@unm.edu3 TO 1223
01654437


Dissertation
Mala N Htun - malahtun@unm.edu3 TO 1223
01754438


Dissertation
Michael S Rocca - msrocca@unm.edu3 TO 1222