Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027

     

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PLST 201 002 (CRN: 26459)

POLITICS, LAW & ETHICS

Long Title: POLITICS, LAW & ETHICS
Department: Politics Law Social Thought
Instructor: Arellano, Alec
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM MW (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 5:02AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
 
Description: This course uses case studies of contemporary legal questions (including topics like reproductive rights, the purpose of incarceration, tariffs, and immigration) to study ethical theories and probe the relationship between morality and culture.