POLS R100 - Introduction to Politics

    Recent Professors
    Mark Jokel, Gloria Guevara
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30–55 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of POLS R100
    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 introduces students to the discipline and subfields within Political Science which include basic political concepts political ideology, political institutions and the different types of governments/political systems The concepts of power, law, justice, democracy, social welfare and liberty will be discussed in relation to contemporary issues and institutions of government. The impact of international and transnational influences on domestic politics will be analyzed. This course includes the study of the United States and California Government.
    Usually Held
    Mon 10:30am–11:45am, Tue 6:00pm–7:15pm, Wed 5:30pm–6:45pm