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  • 3.00 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 20 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory completion of the Reading Placement Process or READ 43 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher. This course stresses the study of California state and local government (counties, cities, and special districts) and California party politics, including the study of the California constitution, intergovernmental relations, regional governments, and urban politics and problems. This course is designed to make available to students concepts, information, and skills which will enable them to better understand the political and governmental systems in which citizens function. Transfer Credit: CSU
  • 3.00 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 52 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory completion of the Reading Placement Process or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher. This course is an introductory survey of the field of political science focusing on the major concepts, theories, institutions, processes and policies of government in the United States at the national, state, and local levels. The class is intended for college transfer students, especially political science majors. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC* *UC Credit limits may apply. POL 101 and POL 201 combined: maximum credit, one course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 52 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory completion of the Reading Placement Process or READ 54 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher. This course is a study of basic concepts, theories, and principles of international politics. Emphasis shall be placed on an examination of contemporary world affairs including the importance of nationalism, imperialism, ideology, alliance systems, the rise of the developing nations and the nature of international organizations. Specific case studies shall be examined to illustrate the various principles of international relations. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture Recommendation: Satisfactory score on the English Placement Process or ENGL 52 with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory completion of the Reading Placement Process or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher. This course includes a study of comparative systems of government, differing ideologies, and current political problems. Analyses of revolutionary forces in the 20th century are conducted for political insight and understanding. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture A one-semester course emphasizing the basic issues in conflict between nations of the Middle East, this class will investigate, in addition to the political and economic conditions, the social and cultural contributions of the Middle Eastern nations. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture Recommendation: ENGL 52 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher, and READ 54 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher. This course introduces students to the concept of how public policy is formed, how law reflects and affects societal norms, how legal mores change over time, and how law relates to its execution. Students study civil liberties, Supreme Court cases, and the tension between rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Students learn how gender, race and sexuality have been defined over time by policymakers. Transfer Credit: CSU
  • 1.00 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Independent Study A course to provide opportunity for individual research and field projects under the direction of a faculty member in a given department. With the guidance of the faculty member, students prepare and carry out a written learning agreement describing the purposes and outcomes of the project. Students should expect to meet with the supervising faculty member one to two hours each week for conferences. Credit is based upon the number of hours in the semester expected to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours, 2 units for 108 hours). This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer credit may be possible after admission to a UC campus, pending review of appropriate course materials by UC staff. See a counselor for an explanation. Transfer Credit: CSU
  • 2.00 Credits

    Class hours: 6.0 Independent Study A course to provide opportunity for individual research and field projects under the direction of a faculty member in a given department. With the guidance of the faculty member, students prepare and carry out a written learning agreement describing the purposes and outcomes of the project. Students should expect to meet with the supervising faculty member one to two hours each week for conferences. Credit is based upon the number of hours in the semester expected to complete the project (1 unit for 54 hours, 2 units for 108 hours). This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times. For selected disciplines, UC transfer credit may be possible after admission to a UC campus, pending review of appropriate course materials by UC staff. See a counselor for an explanation. Transfer Credit: CSU
  • 3.00 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture This course, using traditional and online techniques looks at the growing use of the Internet by public agencies, government relations departments, non-profit and community-based organizations, and political/civic campaigns, and civic institutions. Students will examine the effects of Internet on society as well as the economic impact of Internet on political, public and civic institutions. Strategic issues related to aligning Internet solutions and overall institutional objectives will be addressed including Internet tools for fundraising, targeted communication, volunteer recruitment, polling, management, narrow casting and online collaboration.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Class hours: 3.0 Lecture Prerequisite: MATH 40 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher or satisfactory completion of Math Placement Process. This is a lecture/demonstration course especially designed to develop an understanding of basic science facts and concepts for non-science majors. Study of the sciences that make our technological world possible will be stressed. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC* *UC credit limits may apply. No credit for PS 100 if taken after a college course in Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology or Physics.
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