POLS 3817: Law and Society
Leading schools of legal thought, fundamental principles and concepts of law, the basic framework of legal institutions, and judicial procedure. Particular attention is devoted to the general features of American law as it affects the citizen, and primary emphasis is placed on the function of law as a medium for attaining a balance of social interests in a politically organized society.
- Credits
- 3
- Offered
- Spring 2027, Fall 2026
- Campuses
- Storrs, Waterbury
- Gen Ed
- CA1: Arts & Humanities, CA4 International, TOI2: Cultural Dimension, TOI5: Indiv Values Soc Inst
- Requirements
- Open only to juniors or higher. When students intend to take several courses in the Judicial Process field, it is recommended that 3817 be taken first.
Spring 2027 sections
Taught by Jeffrey Dudas and Bianka Adamatti.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 3:30PM - 4:45PM / MoWe | Jeffrey Dudas | Storrs | MONT 420 | 0 of 45 open |
| 331 | LEC | 3:30PM - 6:00PM / Th | Bianka Adamatti | Waterbury | WREC 302 | 24 of 28 open |
Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.
Fall 2026 sections
Taught by Kimberly Bergendahl.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 11:15AM - 12:05PM / MoWeFr | Kimberly Bergendahl | Storrs | SHH 117 | 0 of 45 open |
Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.