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Intro Polsci Methods

POLITICAL SCIENCE

School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
credits
3
Core
ITR, QQ
Typical seasons
Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall 2026 sections
7
Open snapshot
4 open in snapshot

Course guide

AI-generated overview

Topic breakdown

A practical chapter-by-chapter view from foundations to applications.

3 modules

Module 1

Course framing and vocabulary

Establish the official scope of Intro Polsci Methods and the vocabulary needed to read the current section syllabus accurately.

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Basic concept overview

The official description sets scope

The Rutgers source establishes the stable academic frame for Intro Polsci Methods; the section syllabus controls current details.

Methods need evidence

Use the forms of evidence and reasoning appropriate to the discipline rather than relying on title-level assumptions.

Section details can change

Verify prerequisites, materials, assessment rules, and deadlines against the active term and instructor.

Things to watch for

Treating the catalog description as the complete syllabus

Use the current section syllabus for readings, assignments, grading, and schedule.

Skipping foundational vocabulary

Define unfamiliar terms early and connect each term to a concrete course example.

Generalizing beyond the available evidence

State what the course evidence supports and where the conclusion remains limited.

Fall 2026 sections

4 open · College Avenue

SectionStatusInstructorMeetingCampus
0113649ClosedGREENE, STACEY, CARVALHO TEIXEIMonday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ABE 4400; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ABE 4400; Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ABE 1220ABE 4400ABE 1220College Avenue
0213650OpenGREENE, STACEY, HORVATH, RACHELMonday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ABE 4400; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ABE 4400; Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 1220ABE 4400ABE 1220College Avenue
0313651ClosedCARVALHO TEIXEI, GREENE, STACEYMonday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ABE 4400; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ABE 4400; Tuesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at ABE 1220ABE 4400ABE 1220College Avenue
0413652OpenHORVATH, RACHEL, GREENE, STACEYMonday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ABE 4400; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ABE 4400; Tuesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ABE 1220ABE 4400ABE 1220College Avenue
0513653OpenHORVATH, RACHEL, GREENE, STACEYMonday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ABE 4400; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ABE 4400; Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 1220ABE 4400ABE 1220College Avenue
0613654OpenCARVALHO TEIXEI, GREENE, STACEYMonday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ABE 4400; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at ABE 4400; Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 1220ABE 4400ABE 1220College Avenue
0713655ClosedPIERCE, HEATHERMonday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 1220; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 1220ABE 1220College Avenue
cachedSource: Checked-in Rutgers Schedule of Classes snapshotsUpdated when term datasets are refreshedMay be stale

SIRS teaching signals

Historical student surveys

Teaching

4.36

Course quality

4.21

Response rate

41.6%

Coverage

45 offerings · 2014–2025

InstructorOfferingsTeachingQuality
Pierce, Heather114.424.27
Cahill84.754.55
Wollenberg, Yvonne54.644.50
Cahill Christine34.474.27
Wollenberg34.274.13
Field34.274.07

Course stats

Catalog and planning context

Credits

3

Current campuses

College Avenue

Current availability

4 open of 7

Catalog terms

Fall, Spring, Summer

Core codes

ITR, QQ

Loaded terms

5

Prerequisites

No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.

Degree requirement lists

No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.

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