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C-ID: POLS 110

American government and politics incorporating California state and local history, constitution, institutions, and policies. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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C-ID: POLS 130

Comparative study of constitutional principles, governmental institutions and political processes in selected contemporary nations. Emphasis on the U.S. and major European governments. POLS 001 and 002 usually required for advanced political science courses. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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C-ID: POLS 140

Introduction to various aspects of World Politics including the role of major political, social, economic, and defense institutions in countries. The model is American policy and relationship to global and bilateral institutions. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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C-ID: POLS 150

Scope and methods of political science; basic political philosophies and ideologies; some concepts of the modern state, public law, public administration and government. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Transfer Credit: CSU

Independent study provides individual students with challenging and in-depth study on approved topics within political science. Enrollment in Independent Study requires the approval of the division dean. It is expected that the study will be of an advanced nature and extend beyond the content scope of existing courses Interested students should contact the discipline faculty for more information.  Total of 54 hours laboratory.

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Study of the impact of government policies on the economy at the local, national, and global levels. Topics covered may include classical, Marxian, Keynesian, and neoliberal theories of political economy; theories of the state/government; and the relation of politics and economics on development, globalization, inequality, social groups, classes, democracy, and the environment. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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C-ID: POLS 120

Exploration of the nature and role of major political theories from ancient times to the present; central questions of political life, views of human nature, political organizations, power, justice, and revolutions. Total of 54 hours lecture.