Jeff Koch has been a member of the Geneseo faculty since 1989.
Office Hours
Monday: 3:30 to 5:30
Friday: 1:30 - 2:30
and by appointment
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D.; University of Michigan, Political Science
M.A.; University of Connecticut
B.A.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Employment
Visiting Assistant Professor: University of California, Riverside
Publications
Being Certain versus Being Right: Cost-Benefit and Cognitivist Theories of Citizen Certainty of Candidates? Ideological Orientations Political Behavior
Does Individual-Level Political Cynicism lead to Third Party Support American Politics Research
Follow the Leader?: The Effects of Presidential Support on Representatives? Electoral Fortunes Journal of Politics
Candidate Gender and Citizens' Perceptions of House Candidates' Ideological Orientations American Journal of Political Science
When Parties and Candidates Collide: Citizen Perception of House Candidates? Positions on Abortion Public Opinion Quarterly
Do Voters? Apply Ideological Gender Stereotypes to Senate Candidates? Journal of Politics <
Candidate Status, Assessments of Presidential Performance, and Voting for the U.S. Senate Electoral Studies
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Interests
- Public opinion
- American elections
Classes
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PLSC 101: Succeeding as a PLSC/IR Major
The primary purpose of this course is to help students succeed at Geneseo. In this course students will learn how to take care of themselves physically and emotionally, and how to derive the greatest benefit from the opportunity to receive a liberal arts education as a Political Science or International Relations major. This course will provide you with advice and support, making you aware of resources at Geneseo, and help you develop strategies that will enhance your academic experience.
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PLSC 110: American Politics
An analysis of the American system of government, focusing on the relationships among national government institutions and on intergovernmental relations among the nation, the states, and the cities.
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PLSC 201: Mentoring New Political Sci
Students serve as mentors to help incoming student succeed. This includes developing time-management skills, learning and following good mental health practices, study skills, requirements of the Political Science and International Relations majors, and other practices that help students succeed.
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PLSC 490: Topic: American Politics
This course will focus on a special topic within the discipline of Political Science of the instructor鈥檚 choosing. Students will produce a research paper, and participate in weekly discussions on readings assigned by the instructor.