SYGN200. HUMAN SYSTEMS
Human Systems is an interdisciplinary historical examination of key systems created by humans - namely, political, economic, social, and cultural institutions - as they have evolved worldwide from the inception of the modern era (ca. 1500) to the present. This course embodies  an elaboration of these human systems as introduced in their environmental context in Nature and Human Values and will reference themes and issues explored therein. It also demonstrates the cross-disciplinary applicability of the “systems” concept. Assignments will give students continued practice in writing.  Prerequisite: LAIS100. 3 semester hours.

LAIS 399: GEOGRAPHY OF THE MIDDLE EAST        
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LAIS 499: GLOBAL HYDROPOLITICS
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LAIS 339 (previously LISS 344). INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
A survey of the interrelationships between the state and market in the Middle East as seen through an examination of critical contemporary and historical issues that shape polity, economy, and society. Special emphasis will be given to the dynamics between the developed North and the developing South.  Prerequisite: LAIS 100 (previously LIHU100).
Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200.