POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics (formerly POLS 110)

Recent Professors: cyoung@riohondo.edu, cisais@riohondo.edu, jmora@riohondo.edu, mrmorales@riohondo.edu, mbaca@riohondo.edu, ytorres@riohondo.edu, NRamosBernal@riohondo.edu, EWalker@riohondo.edu and 2 more
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
Class Size: 20–45 students
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
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.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm