Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: POLS 110
Introduction to American government and politics incorporating California state and local history, constitution, institutions and policies. POLS 001 and POLS 002 usually required for advanced political science courses. No credit if taken after AMERI 005. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
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.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
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.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
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
Individual projects; research techniques; written reports. Total of 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
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.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: POLS 120
Introductory 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.