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SS495 COURSE DETAILS


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SS495 (Version: 2020 2) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS495 SENIOR FACULTY COLLOQUIUM 2020 2 Social Sciences 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
SS495 is one of three capstone courses that cadets may choose to take in their senior year to serve as the integrative experience within the International Affairs Major. In SS495, a senior faculty member in the International Affairs Program will develop an in-depth exploration of a selected topic to present to cadets in a seminar format. As cadets study the course material and pursue an individual research project relating to the seminar theme, they will draw on and integrate the skills and knowledge learned in previous core, major, and CSC courses.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
At the discretion of the current course director.

SS495 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  SS307 2004 1 1 Y
  SS357 2004 1 2 Y

SS495 (Version 2020-2) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2024 - 2 2 18 36 36 0 0 N Hours

2025 - 2 2 18 36 18 0 18 N Hours

2026 - 2 2 18 36 16 0 20 N Hours

2027 - 2 2 18 36 14 0 22 N Hours


SS495 (Version: 2019 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS495 SENIOR FACULTY COLLOQUIUM 2019 2 Social Sciences 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of special interest and timely relevance to their concentration. The course employs the seminar approach in which a senior faculty member meets with small groups to discuss assigned readings, and cadets present their own analyses to the group. Course directors develop topics and determine the semesters in which they will be offered. Department Academic Counselors then forward course offerings and descriptions to Social Science majors and those majoring in areas related to the senior studies topic. Topics will vary by year but recent senior studies include: Homeland Security, Advanced Terrorism, and Environmental Economics.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
These will vary by topic. Typically three analytical papers or projects of 3000-4500 words based on selected readings; class attendance adjusted to provide research time.

SS495 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  SS307 2004 1 1 Y
  SS357 2004 1 2 Y

SS495 (Version: 2018 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS495 SENIOR FACULTY COLLOQUIUM 2018 2 Social Sciences 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of special interest and timely relevance to their concentration. The course employs the seminar approach in which a senior faculty member meets with small groups to discuss assigned readings, and cadets present their own analyses to the group. Course directors develop topics and determine the semesters in which they will be offered. Department Academic Counselors then forward course offerings and descriptions to Social Science majors and those majoring in areas related to the senior studies topic. Topics will vary by year but recent senior studies include: Homeland Security, Advanced Terrorism, and Environmental Economics.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
These will vary by topic. Typically three analytical papers or projects of 3000-4500 words based on selected readings; class attendance adjusted to provide research time.

SS495 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  SS307 2004 1 1 Y
  SS357 2004 1 2 Y

SS495 (Version: 2005 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS495 SENIOR STUDIES - COMP POLITICS 2005 1 Social Sciences 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of special interest and timely relevance to their concentration. The course employs the seminar approach in which a senior faculty member meets with small groups to discuss assigned readings, and cadets present their own analyses to the group. Course directors develop topics and determine the semesters in which they will be offered. Department Academic Counselors then forward course offerings and descriptions to Social Science majors and those majoring in areas related to the senior studies topic. Topics will vary by year but recent senior studies include: Homeland Security, Advanced Terrorism, and Environmental Economics.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
These will vary by topic. Typically three analytical papers or projects of 3000-4500 words based on selected readings; class attendance adjusted to provide research time.

SS495 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  SS307 2004 1 1 Y
  SS357 2004 1 2 Y

SS495 (Version: 1985 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS495 SENIOR STUDIES IN COMP POL 1985 2 Social Sciences 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course represents a unique opportunity for in-depth and integrated study. After electing to major in Political Science or Economics in Third Class Year, the cadet will be paired with a tenured associate professor who provides individualized counseling and collaborative research guidance during Second Class Year. During this period, the cadet chooses a particular area of interest for research in the appropriate SS49- course in the eighth term. At the beginning of the First Class Year, the cadet is assigned a faculty advisor based on congruent research interests. Working in liaison with this advisor, the cadet designs and executes research in the selected area of interest. The objectives of this research are: (1) to synthesize and cohere the cadet's studies across core, area, and elective course work; (2) to apply methodological skills of research design, conceptual reasoning, analysis, and research gained to a selected area of substantive interest; (3) to extend the cadet's in-depth study of the selected area of interest beyond the level obtained in this course work; (4) to design and conduct focused research beyond the constrained opportunities in elective courses; and (5) to develop cadet skills in conceptual reasoning, critical analysis, and effective writing.
LESSONS: 0 @ 0 min (0.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
One research paper (minimum length of twenty typed, double-spaced pages).

SS495 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  SS360 1975 1 1 Y
  SS366 1983 1 1 Y
  SS366 1983 1 2 Y
  SS368 1989 2 2 Y