Political Science POLS

POLS C1000 American Government and Politics

Units

3

Hours

48 - 54 hours lecture

Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for POLI 102

Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Part 1 (Identical): 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. Part 2 (Local): This course is intended for transfer students, political science majors, or students interested in American government. (Formerly POLI 102).

Offered: Fall 2026 (7 sections) · Spring 2027 (8 sections)