Examines the foundations of political science: key political ideas, theories, processes, and institutions, and explores examples of these in today's world.

Prerequisite: None

Studies the structure and functions of the government of the United States, with an evaluation of the United States as a democracy, in both theory and practice. (Formerly known as POLS 106)

Prerequisite: ENGL&101

Introduces the nature and basic principles of international politics, with an analysis of such concepts as imperialism, nationalism, internationalism, the causes of war, and conditions for peace. (Formerly known as POLS 108)

Prerequisite: ENGL& 101

Analyzes the political and economic systems and ideologies of capitalism, socialism, communism, and fascism within the context of the cultural traditions of Western Civilization and considers these systems as alternative methods of the allocation of political and economic power in society, with special emphasis given to the disparity between the stated objectives of these systems and their actual accomplishment. This course fulfills the requirements of the AA-DTA social science distribution list.

Prerequisites: None

Examines the interrelationships between law and social structures, processes, evolution and changes in society and laws. Explores lines drawn by democracies in the attempt to reconcile individual freedoms with the rights of the community. Analyzes and evaluates issues with basic rights and liberties, freedom of expression, due process of law, and political, social and racial equality.

Prerequisites:ENGL 099 with a C or higher, concurrent enrollment, or instructor permission.

Examines topical or special issues in political science. Course theme and content change to reflect new topics, which are announced in the quarterly class schedule. This is an elective transfer course.

Prerequisite: None

Examines topical or special issues in political science. Course theme and content change to reflect new topics, which are announced in the quarterly class schedule. This is an elective transfer course.

Prerequisite: None

Examines topical or special issues in political science. Course theme and content change to reflect new topics, which are announced in the quarterly class schedule. This is an elective transfer course.

Prerequisite: None

Examines topical or special issues in political science. Course theme and content change to reflect new topics, which are announced in the quarterly class schedule. This is an elective transfer course.

Prerequisite: None