<p>Lecture, three or four hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Requisite: course 30. Designed for juniors/seniors. How do politicians get policy changes passed by legislatures, city councils, and other voting bodies? Applications of game-theoretic reasoning to common strategies and tactics in legislative settings. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Political Science

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department investigates the nature, causes, and consequences of politics, whether between countries, around the world, in the U.S., or in political philosophy.

General Catalog

Legislative Strategy

POL SCI 171C

4 units