Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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PLST 201 001 (CRN: 25678)
POLITICS, LAW & ETHICS
Long Title: POLITICS, LAW & ETHICS
Department: Politics Law Social Thought
Instructor: Bruno-Niño, Teresa
Meeting: 8:00AM - 9:15AM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
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: 35
Section Enrolled: 26
Enrollment data as of: 21-JAN-2026 7:24PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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.