Political Science
4 courses · Porterville College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
POLS P101 American Government and Politics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total lecture 54 hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- POLS 110
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 may also be offered online.
POLS P102 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total lecture 54 hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- POLS 130
This course is an introduction to the comparative analysis of different types of political systems. It analyzes various forms of government in selected countries taking into account their differing political institutions, their processes and policies, their domestic and international environments, the economic systems with which they interact, and the consequences of their differing forms.
POLS P103 Introduction to International Politics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total lecture 54 hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- POLS 140
A comprehensive introduction to international relations. The course introduces the student to contending theoretical approaches to international relations. It examines the characteristics and the roles of national, international, transnational, sub-national and individual level actors as they relate to international politics.
POLS P104 Introduction to Political Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total lecture 54 hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- POLS 150
An introduction to political science designed to familiarize students with basic political concepts, political theories political ideologies, political systems, and subfields within political science.