Political Science (POLS)
POLS C1000 American Government and Politics
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: POLS 110)
Lecture: 54
Formerly POLI 1
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 course satisfies the requirement for a course in the Constitution of the United States and the principles of State and local government as required by Title 5 of the California Administrative Code.
POLS C1000H American Government and Politics - Honors
3 Units (Degree Applicable, C-ID #: POLS 110)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program
Formerly POLI 1H
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 honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both POLSC1000 and POLSC1000H. This course satisfies the requirement for a course in the Constitution of the United States and the principles of State and local government as required by Title 5 of the California Administrative Code.
POLS 2 Comparative Politics
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: POLS 130)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: (POLS C1000 or POLI 1) or (POLS C1000H or POLI 1H) and Eligibility for (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A
Formerly POLI 2
Comparative analysis of different political systems, including political institutions, processes, policies, histories and the environments in which they occur.
POLS 5 Political Theory I - Ancient to Contemporary
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: POLS 120)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A
Formerly POLI 5
Ancient to contemporary theories of political institutions, social change, and political philosophy.
POLS 7 Political Theory II - Early Modern to Contemporary
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A
Advisory: (POLS 5 or POLI 5)
Formerly POLI 7
Major political philosophers and theories from the late nineteenth century to the present. Prepares students majoring in political science for further study in the discipline by providing adequate background preparation in political philosophy.
POLS 9 International Relations
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: POLS 140)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A
Formerly POLI 9
Historical and political background of world politics and core international relations theories and concepts. Attention is given to the historical development of world politics, to fundamental theories and concepts in International Relations, and to an examination of international, national, sub-national, and transnational actors and their institutions, interactions, and processes.
POLS 10 Environmental Politics
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54
Advisory: Eligibility for (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A and (POLI C1000 or POLI 1) or (POLI C1000H or POLI 1H)
Formerly POLI 10
Global environmental problems including an analysis of political theories and comparative policies in the emerging field of environmental politics.
POLS 25 Latino Politics in the United States
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A
Formerly POLI 25
Latino (the group identified as Hispanic by the U.S. Census) political thought and action and how it is influenced and shaped by American institutions such as national, state, and local governments, federal and state constitutions, and United States Supreme Court decisions. Students may not earn credit for both POLS 25 and LCAS 25.
POLS 35 African American/Black Politics
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A
Formerly POLI 35
Methods and strategies employed by African American and Black American populations in their quest to gain equal access and participation in American institutions. Students may not earn credit for both POLS 35 and AABS 35.
