Is PSC438 hard at UB?

Based on 3 student ratings, PSC438 is demanding (difficulty 60/100). Grade accessibility is very high (100/100), meaning most students earn A or B grades.

How many hours per week is PSC438?

Students rate the workload as moderate compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

What is the grading like in PSC438?

Grade accessibility for PSC438 is rated 100/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 50%, B: 50%. The course is assessed primarily through mixed methods.

Is attendance mandatory for PSC438?

Attendance importance is rated 0/100. Attendance is generally not mandatory, though going to class is always beneficial.

What type of assignments does PSC438 have?

PSC438 is classified as "Mixed" based on student feedback. Its difficulty score is 60/100, which reads as demanding.

PSC 4383 credits

PSC 438: Civil-Military Relations

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Students rate this class highly. It's demanding, and good grades are within reach.

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What we know

From the catalog: This course explores the following questions: How can governments best control their armed forces so that they do not attempt to seize power? When and how is the use of force a necessary part of a state?s domestic tranquility and of its international relations? How have military values, needs, and demands shaped societies? How do the laws of war, human rights, and international relations interrelate? How will the emergence of multiple powers armed with nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles affect strategic balances? Much of this course is devoted to in-depth analyses of civil-military relations in various countries. The causes of coups d?etat, warfare, morality, international human rights, and coming challenges in international and intrastate conflict will also be explored.
Ratings across the web: 4.3 out of 5 stars4.3from 3 ratings
Department: Political Science

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Claude Welch

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