POLS C1000 - Introduction to American Government and Politics

    Recent Professors
    Lee R. Miller, Azatullah Noori
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of POLS C1000
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · CSU GE Area D8 · CSU American Institutions Area US2 · CSU American Institutions Area US3
    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. Note: Upon transfer to a U.C. campus, students who have completed both POLS C1000 and POLS 210 (formerly PLSC 210) will receive transfer credit for only one 3-unit course. (Formerly PLSC 200)
    Usually Held
    Mon 9:45am–11:00am, Wed 9:45am–11:00am