Apart from the theoretical understanding of political science, it is important students gain a hands-on understanding how the political process of state and local government operates in the United States.    The structure of POL2101 is based on problem-based learning principles on the foundation that Georgia Tech students are among the best in the world at solving problems.   Therefore, the class empowers students to use those skills and talents to come up with solutions to solve state or local policy problems facing society today, as well as how to implement those solutions through state and local government political processes.