POLS 177 Public Service through Science
(3-0-3) Citizenship brings the responsibility to be involved in public life. Understanding and being involved in one's community provides an important opportunity to use one's knowledge and skills for the benefit of others. This course provides students with an overview of national, state, and local government and identifies a range of opportunities to participate in the decision-making and policy processes at each level. Students will learn how they can use their STEM knowledge to give back to their communities by helping shape public policies that enhance quality of life. This course satisfies the Level 3 Ethics and Civic Engagement SBS requirement for general education.