Political Science (POLSCI)

General Course Information

Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

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POLSCI-001
American Government
Credit(s) 3

POLSCI 001 is an introductory study of American government at the national, state and local level. Included are the institutions, processes and policies of the United States and of California. This course satisfies, in part, the American history and institutions requirements for CSU.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: POLS 110

POLSCI-002
Comparative Government
Credit(s) 3

POLSCI 002 comparative analysis of other countries' political systems. We will study other countries' history, political institutions, processes and policies with an emphasis on contemporary problems.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: POLS 130

POLSCI-004
Introduction to International Relations
Credit(s) 3

POLSCI 004 will study how nation states interact with each other in an international system; through the use of various governmental organizations nation states will try to gain advantage over other nation-states to become the hegemony. Students analyze theories of international relations, balance of power, and basic concepts of politics around the world.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s); ENG 051A:
P/NP
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: POLS 140

POLSCI-005
Introduction to Political Theory
Credit(s) 3

POLSCI 005 will examine the philosophies of great political thinkers from the great Greek thinkers of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle to Locke and Weber. An in-depth analysis of human nature and acquisition of power will be covered. This class will delve deep into Plato's cave to discover the thinking of these great political philosophers.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: POLS 120

POLSCI-010
Modern Politics
Credit(s) 3

POLSCI 010 entails an in depth analysis of the American legal system--constitutional law to statutory and common law implementation. Students will examine court rulings and see how those rulings have evolved, changing civil liberties and society over time. The course will also explore the philosophy of law. For example, what is good and evil and how law deals with each issue on an individual's basis.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: POLS 150

POLSCI-020
Legal and Judicial Reasoning
Credit(s) 3

POLSCI 020 entails an in depth analysis of the American legal System. From constitutional law to statutory and common law implementation. Students will examine court rulings and see how those rulings have evolved and changed civil liberties and society.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU