POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics

    Recent Professors
    Patrick Coaty, Jason Ball, Ann Marie Williams, Megan Blash, Rendell Drew, Vesna Kuo, Alix Ziff, Craig Becker
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40–150 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
    Formerly: POLS C1000 . 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. This is an honors course. An introduction to the principles and problems of government with particular emphasis on the American political system at all levels. This course satisfies the state college requirements in the Constitution of the United States, state, and local governments. Enrollment Limitation: POLS C1000H; students who complete POLS C1000 may not enroll in or receive credit for POLS C1000H. C-ID: POLS 110.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 3:55pm–5:20pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm