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 • CAN: Government 2. • 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.
2921 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 165 Tahvildaranjess R A
2922 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 150 Schultz C K
2923 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 150 Schultz C K
Above section 2923 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
2924 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 154 Oifer E R
2925 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 150 Schultz C K
Above section 2925 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
2926 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 252 Berman Dianne R
2927 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 165 Tahvildaranjess R A
2928 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 263 Montero M K
2929 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 156 Berman Dianne R
2930 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 155 Oifer E
2931 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 150 Berman Dianne R
2932 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 155 Farber F J
Above section 2932 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2933 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 165 Monteiro N
Above section 2933 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2934 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 156 Lawson Br L
2935 12:45p-2:05p TTh MC 1 Monteiro N
2936 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 156 Lawson Br L
2937 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 151 Gorgie F J
2938 2:15p-3:35p TTh HSS 153 Silbiger G J
2939 3:45p-5:05p MW HSS 151 Kurvink S J
2940 3:45p-5:05p TTh HSS 153 Silbiger G J
2941 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 2941 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2944 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Woods V
Above section 2944 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
NEW 3204 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Woods V
Above section 3204 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2942 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 2942 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2943 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Desmond K M
Above section 2943 meets for 7 weeks, Apr 14 to May 30, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
NEW 3292 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Desmond K
Above section 3292 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
NEW 3323 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Staff
Above section 3323 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
NEW 3324 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Staff
Above section 3324 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4500 6:45p-9:50p M HSS 154 Antoine E R
4501 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 156 Lawson Br L
4502 6:45p-9:50p W HSS 154 Antoine E R
4503 6:45p-9:50p Th HSS 150 Gonzalez E C
NEW 4590 6:45p-9:50p TTh HSS 155 Farber F J
Above section 4590 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 15 to Jun 05.
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.
2945 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 252 Berman Dianne R
2946 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 156 Berman Dianne R
2947 12:45p-2:05p MW MC 1 Roy R M
4578 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 205 Chalala E D
2949 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 2949 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 11 to Apr 04, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2950 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Woods V
Above section 2950 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
POL SC 5, Political Economy 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course is an introduction to the field of Political Economy, including the recent history of domestic U.S. and international economic relations, contending theoretical perspectives on the politics of economics, substantive issue areas, and public policy concerns. A background in economics is helpful but not required for this course.
Political Science 5 is the same course as Economics 5. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
4504 6:45p-9:50p W HSS 263 Ford R W
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.
2951 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 263 Montero M K
2952 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 151 Gorgie F J
2953 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 252 Chalala E D
2954 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 2954 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 14 to Jun 06, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
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.
2955 Arrange-12 Hours LV 110 Buckley A D
POL SC 14, Middle East Government and Politics 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This comparative study of the government and politics of the Middle Eastern states gives emphasis to the study of the relationship between political development, political organization, and social structure.
2956 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 156 Chalala E D
POL SC 21, Race, Ethnicity, and the Politics of Difference 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course satisfies Santa Monica College’s American Cultures requirement.
The social construction of racial and ethnic groups in American society and their relationship to local, state and national government is covered. Of particular concern are problems of assimilation and integration into the political system, the politics of exclusion, discrimination, voting behavior and pressure group politics, ideology, resistance and political action, the social construction of race and racism, the poor and the culture of poverty, political problems of the aged, the young, women, gay lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people.
2957 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 155 Farber F J
2958 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 263 Roy R M
POL SC 22, Environmental Politics and Policies 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course examines the politics of environmental issues, including, but not limited to, population, natural resources, climate, and pollution. The course focuses on the political, economic, and social origins of environmental change and degradation and the goals and activities of environmental movements, interest groups, and political parties. The public policy response to environmental issues will be assessed as to its effectiveness, and the need for new policy approaches and institutions will be examined.
2959 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 252 Katherine A L
POL SC 51, Political Philosophy 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) or Area 3B (Humanities) • 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.
2961 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 154 Oifer E R
2962 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 154 Oifer E R
4505 6:45p-9:50p M HSS 151 Kurvink S J
4506 6:45p-9:50p TTh HSS 151 Gorgie F J
Above section 4506 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 15 to Jun 05.
POL SC 52, Contemporary Political Thought 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) or Area 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This inter-disciplinary course in philosophy and political science examines main currents of contemporary political thought and ideology, such as Liberalism, Conservatism, and Socialism. The theoretical foundations of these ideologies as well as their significance in illuminating political and economic movements and conflicts in the 20th Century are considered. This course is the same as Philosophy 52. Students may receive credit for either Political Science 52 or Philosophy 52, but not both.
Political Science 52 is the same course as Philosophy 52. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
2963 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 154 Oifer E R
4507 6:45p-9:50p W HSS 151 Kurvink S J
POL SC 88A, Independent Studies in Political Science 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
2964 Arrange-1 Hour LA 110P Schultz C K
POL SC 88B, Independent Studies in Political Science 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
2965 Arrange-2 Hours LA 110P Schultz C K