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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the study of politics and government, surveying the concepts and approaches of political science.
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4.00 Credits
The history and present status of the ideologies, interests, movements and understandings that form modern environmental policy and politics.
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4.00 Credits
Development of political institutions and ideals in the U.S. Key elements of the political system, including the Constitution, Presidency, Congress, Courts, parties, elections, and bureaucracy. Combined with POSC 1202 meets code requirements in U.S. history, U.S. Constitution and California government.
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4.00 Credits
Issues in American public policy, focusing on contemporary controversies (environment, poverty, etc.) California state and local government. Combined with HIST 1101, HIST 3400, HIST 3540, POSC 1201, POSC 3441, or POSC 3442 meets U.S. History, Constitution and Institutions requirement.
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4.00 Credits
Causes of conflict. Topics include Iraq and Desert Storm, Bosnia, the Middle East, and Third World conflicts. Analysis of foreign aggression, civil war, terrorism, ethnic struggle, nationalism, boundary disputes, military force, sanctions, peacekeeping, mediation, disaster relief, and economic aid.
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4.00 Credits
Consideration of the political, cultural and economic forces that are changing California. Focus on statewide elections and initiatives on the ballot. May be repeated once for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.
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4.00 Credits
History and assumptions of political science as a field; basic skills and methodology; ethics in politics, administration and law; careers; personal learning goals; portfolios; Library tour.
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4.00 Credits
The institutions of the U.S. national government, such as the Congress, the courts and party conventions, studied through the use of simulations, both electronic and classroom, in which all students participate.
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4.00 Credits
Study of the American Presidency both historically and analytically with an emphasis on roles and powers; the struggle between the President and Congress; the leadership role of the President in government, political parties, and public opinion.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Practical experience on a legislative or executive staff or in a campaign organization. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 8 units.
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