Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D · CSU American Institutions Area US1 · CSU American Institutions Area US2 · CSU American Institutions Area US3DescriptionStudents study basic concepts in the political and historical traditions of America and California by analyzing national, state, and local political institutions from colonial times to the present. The course examines the evolution of concepts and ideas that are fundamental to our political culture. It emphasizes the concepts citizens should understand in order to vote intelligently and otherwise effectively participate in the political process. This course is designed specifically to satisfy the CSU History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement. Not open to students with credit in POLS 102. 