Ryan DeTamble

The nature of public opinion. Public opinion polling, the factors influencing opinion formation, and the effects of public opinion on policy and policy makers.

Examination of psychological theories as they pertain to political behavior, including attitude change, political cognition, public opinion and decision-making.

Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Organization, processes and functions of the national government of the United States. Satisfies, with HIST 1103 or 1483 or 1493, the State Regents requirement of six credit hours of American history and American government before graduation. Previously offered as POLS 1013.

Organization, processes and functions of the national government of the United States. Satisfies, with HIST 1103 or 1483 or 1493, the State Regents requirement of six credit hours of American history and American government before graduation. Previously offered as POLS 1013.

Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

An exploration of how political scientists understand organized interests and their lobbying and grassroots activities. Traverses topics such as the origin of interests, collective action problems, lobbying techniques, and grassroots activism. Explores political action in multiple venues. Discusses the influence of groups in government.Prerequisite(s): POLS 1113.

Organization, processes and functions of the national government of the United States. Satisfies, with HIST 1103 or 1483 or 1493, the State Regents requirement of six credit hours of American history and American government before graduation. Previously offered as POLS 1013.

Electoral systems and their relationship to political development, political socialization, issue emergence, voting patterns and electoral cycles.