International Security
General
Prefix
POL
Course Number
355
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Issues and theories relating to international security, the causes of war, the evolution of rules and norms regarding the use of force, theories relating to the resolution and prevention of conflicts, deterrence theory, and the security predicament in the third world.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe and explain the general theories relating to international security.
Outcome
Describe and explain the general theories and explanations for the causes of international wars and conflicts.
Outcome
Discuss the evolution of the norms concerning the use of force as well as the evolution of rules and norms for the conduct of war.
Outcome
Describe and explain the theories and strategies for conflict prevention and resolution (deterrence theory, the role of international institutions in conflict prevention and resolution, peacekeeping operations).
Outcome
Describe and explain new and emerging security issues that now confront the international community.
Dependencies
Programs
POL355
is a
completion requirement
for: