This course provides an introduction to & overview of the concepts & approaches related to the causes of war, conflict, and peace in the international system. The main topics of the course are: (1) an introduction to understanding war as a social science topic, (2) the origins of the demands and disputes that can lead to war, (3) the escalation of these, (4) the expansion of war, (5) the consequences of war, and (6) the possibility of peace.
PLSC 358D - 005
The Scientific Study of War
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
5548
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
This course provides an introduction to & overview of the concepts & approaches related to the causes of war, conflict, and peace in the international system. The main topics of the course are: (1) an introduction to understanding war as a social science topic, (2) the origins of the demands and disputes that can lead to war, (3) the escalation of these, (4) the expansion of war, (5) the consequences of war, and (6) the possibility of peace.
Class Attributes
Global Studies
Class Actions
Class Details
Instructor(s)
Molly Melin
Meets
MoWeFr 10:25AM - 11:15AM
Dates
08/24/2026 - 12/12/2026
Room
Mundelein Center - Room 404
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Lake Shore Campus
Location
Lake Shore Campus
Components
| Lecture Required |
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
0
Seats Open
35
Class Capacity
35
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0