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The Rutgers source establishes the stable academic frame for Intro Polsci Methods; the section syllabus controls current details.
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01:790:300 · Political Science · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
: Introduction to Political Science Methods offers skills that are central to the understanding, appreciation and critique of researchpublished in the social sciences. The course also prepares youfor doing your own research, especially of a quantitative nature. We recommend the coursefor ALL students considering a senior thesis or independent research as well as those considering an advanced degree.
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SIRS · 917 responses · 2014–2025
Spring 2027
7 open in snapshot · 2 instructors
When it meets
College Avenue, C/D
Checked-in sections · current seat counts are unavailable.
MW 2:00 PM · C/D · 1 section · 1 open
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3 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Establish the official scope of Intro Polsci Methods and the vocabulary needed to read the current section syllabus accurately.
Work through the central evidence, methods, or practices named by the official description without assuming a section-specific sequence.
Connect course concepts, test their limits, and use the current instructor’s guidance to determine the required form of analysis or practice.
The Rutgers source establishes the stable academic frame for Intro Polsci Methods; the section syllabus controls current details.
Use the forms of evidence and reasoning appropriate to the discipline rather than relying on title-level assumptions.
Verify prerequisites, materials, assessment rules, and deadlines against the active term and instructor.
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State what the course evidence supports and where the conclusion remains limited.
7 open · College Avenue, C/D
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0116421 | Open | Cahill | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 4450; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 4450; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at TIL 106ZABE 4450TIL 106Z | College Avenue |
| 0216422 | Open | Cahill | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 4450; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 4450; Thursday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 1210ABE 4450ABE 1210 | College Avenue |
| 0316423 | Open | Cahill | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 4450; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 4450; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at TIL 106ZABE 4450TIL 106Z | College Avenue |
| 0416424 | Open | Cahill | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 4400; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 4400; Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 1220ABE 4400ABE 1220 | College Avenue |
| 0516425 | Open | Cahill | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 4400; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 4400; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at TIL 106ZABE 4400TIL 106Z | College Avenue |
| 0616426 | Open | Cahill | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 4400; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 4400; Thursday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 1220ABE 4400ABE 1220 | College Avenue |
| 0716427 | Open | Heather Pierce | Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at LOR 023; Wednesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at LOR 023LOR 023 | C/D |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.36
Course quality
4.21
Response rate
41.6%
Coverage
45 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Pierce | 11 | 4.42 | 4.27 |
| Christine Cahill | 8 | 4.75 | 4.55 |
| Yvonne Wollenberg | 5 | 4.64 | 4.50 |
| Cahill Christine | 3 | 4.47 | 4.27 |
| Wollenberg | 3 | 4.27 | 4.13 |
| Field | 3 | 4.27 | 4.07 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue, C/D
Current availability
7 open of 7
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
ITR, QQ
Loaded terms
6
No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.
No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.