Political Science

POL SC 1, NATIONAL AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT    3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) + satisfies CSU Constitution & American Ideals graduation requirement • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course surveys and analyzes the principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments.

1571   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   LV 1   Buckley A D

1572   8:00a-10:05a MTWTh   LA 115   Schultz C K

Above section 1572 is part of the Scholars Program, and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of Schedule for program information.

1573   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   LV 1   Buckley A D

1574   10:15a-12:20p MTWTh   LA 115   Schultz C K

1575   12:30p-2:35p MTWTh   LV 1   Woods V

1576   2:45p-4:50p MTWTh   LV 1   Antoine E R

1577   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE   Buckley A D

Above section 1577 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 14 and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes)

4161   6:30p-9:40p MW   LV 1   Kurvink S J

Above section 4161 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 13.

4162   6:30p-9:40p TTh   LA 240   Archer A V

Above section 4162 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 24 to Aug 14.

4163   6:30p-9:40p TTh   LV 2   Ricks B E

Above section 4163 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 24 to Aug 14.

POL SC 2, COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None.

This course examines the political systems of selected industrial democracies and Communist and Third World political systems. Emphasis is placed on the institutional structure, political processes, and political cultures of these countries.

4164   6:30p-9:40p TTh   LV 4   Chalala E D

Above section 4164 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 24 to Aug 14.

POL SC 7, INTERNATIONAL POLITICS   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course examines the structure and operation of the international system. Emphasis is placed on the nature and sources of conflict and cooperation and issues of war and peace among states in the international system.

4165   6:30p-9:40p MW   LV 4   Chalala E D

Above section 4165 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 23 to Aug 13.

POL SC 10, GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIPS    3 UNITS

Transfer: CSU • Advisory: Consultation with the instructor is recommended. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

Approved internship must be arranged prior to enrollment.

Students will relate their academic experience to local, state, or national governments by working in a governmental agency for a summer or semester. Academic credit is based on a written report or research paper relating the student’s internship experience and an oral examination. Enrollment must be concurrent with an approved internship assignment.

1578   Arrange-18 Hours    LA 135L   Buckley A D

POL SC 51, POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This inter-disciplinary course in philosophy and political science examines fundamental ideas about the nature of man, politics, and the state, in the writings of thinkers from Plato through Marx.

Political Science 51 is the same course as Philosophy 51. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.

1579   12:30p-2:35p MTWTh   LA 240   Oifer E R

4166   6:30p-9:40p TTh   LV 3   Kurvink S J

Above section 4166 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 24 to Aug 14.

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