# Political Science (POLS) courses

Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 1 courses

Source: https://mc.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/48441/48769/49120/49121/49719

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **C-ID:** POLS 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/pols.md)
- Peralta GE Areas 4; CSU area US2, US3; Cal-GETC Area 4;

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.