These courses will focus on a particular issue, concept, problem or question at an advanced level with specific prerequisites. In 2009-2010, the course offered will be:
PSC 373 Topics in Political Theory
Just War Theory
This course examines the tradition and principles of just war, focusing on justice with respect to reasons for going to war, justice in the conduct of war, and justice at the conclusion of war. Special attention will be paid to applications of jus war theory in specific cases, including cases arising in the post 9-11 era. This course offered in the spring semester, 2010.
Prerequisite: Political Science 231 or 242 or consent of the instructor.