"The looming presidential election may well have stimulated increased interest in the American Presidency course this year," said Roger B. Porter, IBM professor of business and government at the Kennedy School of Government.
"It is an encouraging sign that students are actively engaged in the electoral process," he added.
The course, which examines the American political system from the vantage point of the presidency, interests government concentrators and non-concentrators alike with its focus on the president's decision-making and managerial duties.
Aaron G. Dumas '03 said he admired Porter's extensive knowledge and enthusiasm.
"People stand around in line after class for 15 minutes just waiting for a chance to talk to him," he said.
Other popular courses this year include General Education 105, "The Literature of Social Reflection," Science B-29, "Human Behavioral Biology" and Literature and Arts C-42, "Constructing the Samurai."