The objectives of this course will vary with the substantive content associated with
the "special topic."  Possible special topics include voting rights, empirical and
theoretical research on the U.S. Supreme Court, implementaiton and impact of civil 
rights policy, criminal sentencing laws and policies.  Students will analyze readings
that include case law, position papers, and social science research.

Will vary.

All academic work must meet the standards contained in "A Culture of Honesty."  
Students are responsible for informing themselves about these standards before 
performing academic work.  The penalties for academic dishonesty are severe and 
ignorance is not an acceptable defense.  Also note that the course syllabus is a 
general plan for the course and that deviations announced to the class by the 
instructor may be necessary.  (www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/academic_honesty.htm)