POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics

    Recent Professors
    Frederic J. Patrick, Mary C. Dingman, Scott B. Alvarez, Christopher M. Sprecher, Jason J. Stilwell, Taylor N. Ramirez, Arika A. Khajetoorians, Jessica P. Scarffe
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    33–36 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · CSU GE Area D8 · CSU American Institutions Area US3 · CSU American Institutions Area US2
    Description
    This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. A study of American government at the national, state, and local levels. Governmental principles, institutions, and their historical development are examined. This course satisfies part of the history and government requirements for the California State Colleges and Universities, University of California, Allan Hancock College, and many private colleges. (F,S). The course is not open to students who received credit for POLS 103.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:45pm–9:50pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–10:15pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:20am