{
  "college": "lake-tahoe-community-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "POLS",
  "name": "Political Science",
  "sourceUrl": "https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/department/political-science",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "POLS C1000",
      "subject": "POLS",
      "number": "C1000",
      "title": "American Government and Politics",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of \"C\" or better or equivalent.",
      "cid": [
        "POLS 110"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "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.",
      "notes": [
        "LTCC- Local General Education Curriculum: Area 4: US Studies",
        "CSU General Education Curriculum: Area D: Social, Political, and Economic Institutions and Behaviors; Historical Background",
        "IGETC Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum: Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences",
        "Cal-GETC: Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences",
        "25/26 - Local General Education Curriculum: Area 4: Social Sciences",
        "Cal-GETC: Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}