Introduction to the Western tradition of political theory; focus on particular problems and issues through a reading of classical and non-traditional texts. Topics include political obligation, justice, feminism, individuality, friendship, community, civil disobedience, power, others. (GenEd. SB)

Introduction to the Western tradition of political theory; focus on particular problems and issues through a reading of classical and non-traditional texts. Topics include political obligation, justice, feminism, individuality, friendship, community, civil disobedience, power, others. (GenEd. SB)

Introduction to the Western tradition of political theory; focus on particular problems and issues through a reading of classical and non-traditional texts. Topics include political obligation, justice, feminism, individuality, friendship, community, civil disobedience, power, others. (GenEd. SB)

Satisfies Junior Year Writing requirements for POLISCI majors, through assignments practicing the types of writing used by citizens, policy advisers, and politicians in public debates about contemporary issues.

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This is an independent study project that allows graduate students to conduct an extensive literature review prior to conducting thesis research. Grading will be based on the quality of the written literature review as evaluated by each student's thesis/dissertation advisor.

This is an advanced course that will focus on plant responses to major abiotic stresses. Current research topics in stress physiology will also be discussed.

Additional discussion period to enhance student learning in PLNTSOIL 530. Review and discussion of laboratory exercises and problem sets for PLNTSOIL 530. Instruction for writing scientific journal articles and abstracts. Review of current journal literature related to plant nutrition. Students must be concurrently registered for PLNTSOL 530.

Identification and discussion of environmental stress factors that affect growth and success of plants. Emphasis will be placed on ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, and turf in urban/suburban environments. Criteria will be developed to fit plants to various types of urban sites, depending on site characteristics. Plant response to light, temperature, water, salt and other soil pollutants, soil compaction, and air pollutants will be considered as well as mechanisms of tolerance or avoidance. Lectures plus one field trip.Three written exams, student paper, no final exam.