2025 Fall
POLSCI 124M 001 - LEC 001
The Scientific Study of International Conflict
Michaela Mattes
Aug 27, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Tu, Th
12:30 pm - 01:59 pm
Social Sciences Building 60
Class #:24113
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Charles & Louise Travers Dept of Political Science
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
24
Enrolled: 30
Waitlisted: 4
Capacity: 54
Waitlist Max: 10
Open Reserved Seats:
24 reserved for Political Science Majors
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 to 2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
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Course Catalog Description
The goal of this upper-level seminar is to familiarize students with the scientific approach to studying international conflict, provide them with a deep understanding of the basic factors that exacerbate or mitigate international conflict, and sharpen students' analytical and research skills.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
24 reserved for Political Science Majors
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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