GOVT 310
Intro to Political Research
American University · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Introduction to Political Research (3) Every day we are confronted with puzzles about social behavior, and the theories people deploy to explain them. This course offers an introduction to political science research including how theories are generated, operationalized, and tested, how studies are designed, and how data is collected and analyzed using statistical techniques. By engaging with cutting-edge research and developing their own major project applying analytic and statistical methods to contemporary political problems, students develop essential research skills. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Quantitative Literacy II. Prerequisite: GOVT-110, and STAT-202, STAT-203, or STAT-204.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
001
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Kerwin Hall 302
- Instructor
- Lowenthal, Diane J.
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2 openSeats: 23/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- T/F 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Kerwin Hall 205
- Instructor
- Moore, Ryan T.
003
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 11:20 AM-12:35 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Kerwin Hall 303
- Instructor
- Cowell-Meyers, Kimberly B.
004
8 openSeats: 17/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- T/F 11:20 AM-12:35 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Kerwin Hall 205
- Instructor
- Foster, Matthew F.
005
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- T/F 12:55 PM-2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Kerwin Hall 205
- Instructor
- Moore, Ryan T.
006
FullSeats: 25/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- We · 11:20 AM – 2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Kerwin Hall 107
- Instructor
- Anstett, Robert A.
007
8 openSeats: 17/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 12:55 PM-2:10 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Kerwin Hall 204
- Instructor
- Cowell-Meyers, Kimberly B.
008
4 openSeats: 21/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- We · 2:30 – 5:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Kerwin Hall 204
- Instructor
- Miller, David
009
14 openSeats: 11/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM- Days & times
- M/Th 4:05 PM-5:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 19
- Location
- Kerwin Hall 202
- Instructor
- Leighley, Jan E.