POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics

    Recent Professors
    Grant Harting, Joyce Nguy, Craig Becker, Som Chounlamountry, Tom Klein, Debito Beamer, Ken Callahan, Joel Powell and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35–75 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 US2 · CSU American Institutions Area US3
    Description
    Formerly: PSCI G180. 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. Enrollment Limitation: PSCI G181 / ETHS G181 ; students who complete POLS C1000 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSCI G181 or ETHS G181 . Common Course Number: POLS C1000. C-ID: POLS 110.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:55am, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm