Political Science (PSCI)
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Formerly PSCI C110. An analysis of crucial current political issues in American society and the world. This course will focus on defining key problems facing modern society and potential resolutions. Students will learn how to evaluate contemporary issues in an informed manner and construct arguments based upon reliable data and appropriate political science theory. S. Constitution prior to first class meeting. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSCI C101
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Interdisciplinary exploration of themes such as citizenship, participation, access, and social justice. Critical analysis of how law structures as well as limits democracy. Democracy as a universal value will be examined. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSCI C160
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Formerly PSCI C100. An introduction to the principles and problems of government, with particular attention to the American political system at all levels. Emphasis is on the human factor in politics and the realities of government at work. This course satisfies the state college requirement on the Constitution of the United States and California state and local government. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: POLS 110.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSCI C180
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Formerly PSCI C130. This class provides a comparative analysis of governments in various regions of the world, including Latin America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East by examining the differences in the structures and functions of major political systems, including democratic, communistic, and monarchical types of governance. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: POLS 130.