Introduction to American Government (PSC 100): A detailed survey course designed to acquaint students with American government as widely taught in U.S. universities.  At the course’s completion, successful students should have a testable familiarity with the design and evolving function of the American political enterprise, insight regarding the interdependence of the elements of our system, and an understanding of how interested citizens may involve themselves in politics. Introduction to State and Local Government (PSC 102): Course designed to introduce students to the study of organization, functions, and powers of state, county, and municipal governments in the United States. Political Science Methods (PSC 301): An upper-division course that provides the undergraduate student experience with the scope and approaches to political science. This course pays considerable attention to research methods, techniques, and current research problems and challenges facing the discipline.