POLS 3200 - Introduction to Law and Politics

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

Examines law as a means of social ordering, social and political functions of civil and criminal law, organization and functions of courts and the legal profession. Special emphasis will be given to applying political and moral theory to legal analysis of the Anglo-American legal tradition. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand and apply basic concepts of political and moral theory. 2. Analyze legal precedents set by various judicial decisions. 3. Attain the ability to develop arguments based on specific judicial opinions rooted in legal philosophy. 4. Understand aspects of legal precedents on the relations between government institutions and American citizens. FA (odd)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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