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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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POLI 395 001 (CRN: 21333)
APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS
Long Title: APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Department: Political Science
Instructor: Aktan, Dogus
Meetings:
9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
7:00PM - 7:50PM R (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 4
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: SOSC 302
Section Max Enrollment: 35
Section Enrolled: 32
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 7:30AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course uses a lecture/lab combination to introduce students to research design, applied research methods, and statistical software in political science. Students will learn key skills and tools to conduct research in political science and have an opportunity to apply those in an individual or group project.